Wedding Planning Checklist (Printable Timeline)

When planning a wedding, a checklist like this one can keep you on track and take some of the stress off your shoulders. This list is designed to be followed chronologically, but every wedding, time frame, and vendor is unique. Scroll down to view and complete the tasks in the order that your wedding plans require!  (Click here for our printable wedding checklist)

∙∙∙12 months out∙∙∙

• Visit texasengagements.com and start planning your wedding
  
  
• Sign-up for our wedding planning e-news
  
  
• Establish a budget
  
  
• Set a date (have a 2^nd choice just in case)
  
  
• Choose and reserve a venue for both ceremony and reception
  
  
• Get connected with a wedding planner
  
  
• Book a photographer
  
  
• Select an officiant for the ceremony
  
  
•  Research vendors:
  
  Caterers
  
  Cake Designers
  
  Floral Designers
  
  Music/DJ's
  
  Stationers
  
  
• Write up a guest list
  
  
• Choose and notify your wedding party
  
  
• Consider creating a wedding website
  
  
• Start planning your honeymoon 
  
  
• Shop for and order dress *Bridesmaids should also get a dress at this time.
  
  

∙∙∙6-9 months out∙∙

• Decide on a theme *colors, décor, flowers
  
  
• Plan the reception
  
  
• Set up bridal registries and update your wedding website
  
  
• Shop for and purchase rings
  
  
• Schedule tasting with your cake designer
  
  
• Finalize guest list/send out save-the-dates
  
  
• Reserve transportation *limo, guest shuttle, etc
  
  
• Arrange accommodations for out-of-town guests
  
  

∙∙∙3-6 months out∙∙∙

• Decide on invitation wording and order invitations
   *don’t forget to order thank-you notes, menu cards and place cards
  
  
• Make honeymoon plans/reservations *don’t forget passports
  
  
• Arrange rehearsal dinner
  
  
• Decide on and reserve men’s apparel
  
  
• Hair and makeup trials
  

∙∙∙1-3 months out∙∙∙

• Send invitations (at least 8 weeks in advance)
  
  
• Finalize and order flowers, décor, and cake
  
  
• Choose/reserve hair and makeup artist(s)
  
  
• Finalize rehearsal and reception menu
  
  
• Dress fitting  *Encourage bridesmaids to get a fitting as well.
   
• Confirm details with all vendors
  
  
• Order gifts for wedding party

∙∙∙1-3 weeks out∙∙∙

• Obtain marriage license
  
  
• Prepare and thank you cards for all gifts already received
  
  
• Pick up rings
  
  
• Confirm groom’s attire is ready
  
  
• Relax before the big day!
  
  

(Click here for our printable wedding checklist)