Wedding Planning Checklist: A Month-by-Month Guide

Wedding planning can be a daunting task, but breaking it down into manageable pieces can make the process much less overwhelming. Below is a month-by-month wedding planning checklist to help guide you through the planning process and ensure you have everything covered in the lead up to your big day.

12 Months Before Your Wedding

• Set a wedding date and book your venue

• Hire a wedding planner (if desired)

• Start researching photographers, caterers, florists, and other vendors

9 Months Before Your Wedding

• Send out Save the Dates

• Choose your wedding party and ask them to be in your bridal party

• Start dress shopping

6 Months Before Your Wedding

• Book your photographer, caterer, florists, and other vendors

• Start planning your honeymoon

• Finalize your wedding guest list

3 Months Before Your Wedding

• Mail out wedding invitations

• Choose and order your wedding cake

• Finalize details with vendors

1 Month Before Your Wedding

• Have final dress fitting and alterations made

• Confirm details with all vendors

• Pack for your honeymoon

1 Week Before Your Wedding

• Confirm final headcount with your caterer

• Delegate tasks for the day of the wedding to family and friends

• Relax and enjoy the last week before your big day!

This wedding planning checklist is a helpful starting point, but remember to adapt it to suit your individual needs and preferences. With proper planning and organization, you can ensure that your wedding day is a stress-free and unforgettable experience. Always remember, we have wedding planners on staff at Forage Kitchen that can help you with ALL of this.