The Ultimate Wedding Planning Timeline

Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, but with the right timeline, it becomes much more manageable. Here's our ultimate wedding planning timeline to help guide you through every step of the process.

12+ Months Before the Wedding

• Determine your budget and who will be contributing financially
• Create a preliminary guest list
• Start researching venues and set a date
• Begin researching vendors (photographer, catering, etc.)
• Choose your wedding party (witnesses, bridesmaids, etc.)

9-12 Months Before the Wedding

• Book your venue and finalize the date
• Start shopping for your wedding dress
• Book your key vendors (photographer, videographer, catering)
• Create a wedding website
• Send save-the-dates

6-9 Months Before the Wedding

• Purchase your wedding dress (allow time for alterations)
• Book entertainment (band or DJ)
• Plan your honeymoon
• Start thinking about your styling and decoration
• Arrange transportation for the big day

4-6 Months Before the Wedding

• Choose and order invitations
• Schedule tastings with your caterer
• Order the wedding cake
• Purchase wedding rings
• Start planning the ceremony

2-4 Months Before the Wedding

• Send out invitations
• Schedule hair and makeup trials
• Purchase accessories (veil, shoes, jewelry)
• Finalize the menu with your caterer
• Start creating a day-of timeline

1-2 Months Before the Wedding

• Follow up with guests who haven't responded
• Create a final seating chart
• Have a final dress fitting
• Write your vows (if applicable)
• Confirm all details with vendors

1-2 Weeks Before the Wedding

• Give the final guest count to the caterer
• Create a detailed timeline and share it with key people
• Pack for your honeymoon
• Pick up your wedding rings
• Schedule time to relax!

Remember that this timeline is a guideline and can be adjusted to fit your specific situation. The most important thing is to stay organized and enjoy the process. Your wedding is not just the big day itself but also the journey getting there.

At Mailra, we're happy to help with the styling aspect of your wedding. From perfect table settings to beautiful decorative elements, we'll ensure your vision becomes reality.