Your 12-Month Wedding Planning Timeline

Engaged? Congratulations! Whether you have 12 months or 18, here is a realistic timeline that keeps you on track without the stress.

12-10 Months Out

• Set your budget and discuss priorities with your partner
• Create your guest list (even a rough one helps with venue selection)
• Research and book your venue — this is the first domino
• Start looking at photographers and videographers
• Choose your wedding party

9-7 Months Out

• Book photographer, videographer, and DJ/band
• Start dress shopping (alterations take 2-4 months)
• Research and book a florist
• Send save-the-dates
• Start planning your honeymoon

6-4 Months Out

• Book remaining vendors (cake, hair/makeup, transportation)
• Order invitations
• Plan your ceremony (officiant, readings, music)
• Register for gifts
• Start working on your wedding website

3-1 Months Out

• Send invitations (6-8 weeks before)
• Finalize your seating chart as RSVPs come in
• Schedule dress fittings and alterations
• Confirm all vendor details and timelines
• Apply for your marriage license
• Write your vows

The Final Week

• Confirm all vendor arrival times and contact info
• Print your day-of binder with timelines for everyone
• Pack your emergency kit
• Rehearsal and rehearsal dinner
• Take a breath — you have done everything right

When you sign up for Eydn, we auto-generate 50+ tasks based on your specific wedding date, so you always know exactly what to do next.