Organised Bride Calendar Timeline Checklist
Planning a wedding is a pretty big job and I remember that when I got married, the thought of having to plan a whole wedding seemed like a lot of work! If you want to stay organised and on top of things, then you will love today’s post as I have made an Organised Bride Calendar Timeline Checklist for you, and it is going to make the process of planning your wedding super easy!
I have broken the process down into a simple step by step guide, mapped out onto a suggested timeline which you can tick off as you go. It may seem like there are a lot of jobs to begin with, but this will avoid having a build up of jobs toward the end of your planning, and trust me – you need to save that precious time for any last minute jobs that might pop up. Sticking to a schedule will save you time and stress in the long run, especially the closer you get to your big day.
So I hope you enjoy!
10-12 MONTHS TO GO
View and book your venue
Set official wedding date
Decide on a budget
Decide on a wedding theme
Choose your wedding party and MC
Ask your wedding party and MC
Book your photographer
Book your florist
Book your videographer
Book your celebrant
Book your cake
Book your band/DJ if applicable
Start the searching for a wedding dress
Find a stationery supplier
Write out your guest list
Contact guests for their postal addresses
8-10 MONTHS TO GO
Organise and send out Save the Dates
Order your wedding gown and veil – or start on dressmaking
Start looking for bridesmaid dresses
Start researching honeymoon destinations
Organise pre-marriage counseling
Book hair and make up
Organise your engagement party
Order and send out engagement invitations
6-8 MONTHS TO GO
Finalise and order your bridesmaid dresses
Book your honeymoon
Get started on your gift registry
Book cars/transportation for the day
Organise bonbonniere for your reception
Organise Decorations for the Reception
Finalise music if booking entertainment
Create a music playlist or select your songs
4-6 MONTHS TO GO
Order wedding invitations
Finalise the suits
Buy accessories for you and the wedding party
Book your hair and make-up trial
Book a hotel room for your wedding night
If doing any DIY jobs for the wedding, get started now
Organise taste testing for the menu
Order your wedding rings
Confirm dates for your Hens Night and Bridal Shower
Confirm dates for the Bucks Night
2-4 MONTHS TO GO
Finalise your menu
Finalise RSVPs from your guest list
Do your Seating Plan
Organise ‘on the day’ stationery – name cards, menus, seating plan, welcome sign etc.
Continue any DIY jobs for the wedding
Organise drivers for the wedding cars
Buy thank you gifts for the bridal party and any friends/family helping out
1 MONTH TO GO
Write up a time schedule/itinerary for the wedding day
Write your vows and wedding speech
Continue any DIY jobs for the wedding
Organise your wedding rehearsal
Book any beauty appointments for the final week
2 WEEKS TO GO
Confirm honeymoon arrangements
Confirm all suppliers you’ve booked for the day –photographer, cake, florist etc
Finish all DIY jobs for the wedding
Pack and label all decorations for ceremony and reception
Write/sketch out a set up plan for all decorations
Organise with your venue when to drop off/set up decorations
1 WEEK TO GO
Have your Wedding Rehearsal
Pick up the groom’s and groomsmen’s suits
Finish off any loose ends and last minute jobs
3 DAYS TO GO
Deliver all wedding favours, place cards etc to the reception venue
Get a spray tan – not too close to the day!
Organise food & snacks for you and the bridal party on the wedding day
Pack for honeymoon
Pay all final deposits online
Prepare a list of all payments required on the day
