Your step-by-step guide to a stress-free, unforgettable celebration
12+ Months Before the Wedding
- Set your wedding date
- Create a wedding budget (include a 10% buffer)
- Draft your guest list
- Hire a wedding planner (hello, Ever After!)
- Choose your wedding style/theme
- Book your venue(s)
- Research and book key vendors: photographer, caterer, florist, entertainment
- Start your wedding website or save-the-date strategy
- Begin dress/suit shopping
9–11 Months Before
- Finalize guest list
- Send save-the-dates
- Book remaining vendors: videographer, hair/makeup, rentals
- Plan engagement shoot
- Choose bridal party attire
- Begin planning honeymoon
- Schedule dress/suit fittings
- Start mood boards for décor and styling
6–8 Months Before
- Finalize menu and bar options
- Confirm ceremony details and officiant
- Order wedding attire accessories
- Book transportation for couple and guests
- Plan accommodations for out-of-town guests
- Begin writing vows
- Schedule cake tastings
- Create a gift registry
3–5 Months Before
- Send formal invitations
- Finalize floral and décor details
- Confirm timeline with vendors
- Schedule hair/makeup trials
- Finalize ceremony and reception music
- Order wedding favours
- Plan seating chart
- Apply for marriage license
- Final dress/suit fittings
- Confirm RSVPs and guest count
- Share final timeline with vendors
- Create wedding day emergency kit
- Finalise speeches and vows
- Confirm transportation and accommodations
- Schedule rehearsal and rehearsal dinner
1 Week Before
- Pack for honeymoon
- Delegate day-of tasks to planner or point person
- Confirm vendor arrival times
- Prepare final payments and tips
- Practice ceremony walk-through
- Get beauty treatments (facials, waxing, etc.)
- Relax and enjoy the countdown
Wedding Day
- Eat a nourishing breakfast
- Stay hydrated
- Follow your timeline (or let your planner handle it!)
- Soak in every moment
- Celebrate your love
