Wedding Timeline
So you're engaged ... what's does the wedding timeline look like ?
The Story Begins – You’re Engaged!
Engagement
Choose a Date!
Decide a Budget
Choose a Venue for Ceremony and Reception
Choose a Photographer
12 months
Choose colours, themes and style of the day
Start Dress Shopping! (Follow the timeline of your chosen dress retailer)
Send ‘Save The Dates’ if required
Choose the ‘Bridal Party’ eg Bridesmaids, Best Man, etc
11 months
Plan wedding decorations
Choose florist and flowers (follow the guidance from your florist regarding timeframes)
Organise caterers if required
Choose your wedding cake supplier
10 months
Finalise the guest list
Organise the details of the wedding ceremony
9 months
Organise and Book a Honeymoon
8 months
Organise the Groom’s Outfit and those of the Bridal Party
Choose and purchase accessories
7 months
Choose any music for the ceremony and or/reception
Set up a Gift List
6 months
Order your wedding invitations and day stationery (or your DIY materials)
Book your wedding cars if required
5 months
Proof stationery or begin to DIY your wedding stationery
Decide on wedding make up
4 months
Send your wedding invitations to your guests
Organise your Day Stationery (take advice from your Stationer) or begin your making
Plan your seating plan
3 months
Coordinate wedding RSVP’s
Purchase your Wedding Rings
2 months
Finalise your wedding menu
Aim to finish all your wedding DIY
1 month
Confirm final numbers and the seating
Definitely complete any wedding DIY!
Confirm all suppliers
