12-18 Months Before the Wedding:

- Set the Date: Choose a wedding date that works for you and your partner.

- Create a Budget:Determine your budget and allocate funds to various aspects of the wedding.

- Choose a Venue:Book the ceremony and reception venues based on your theme and guest count.

- Select Vendors: Research and hire key vendors such as photographer, caterer, florist, and planner.

- Announce the Engagement: Share the news with family and friends.

- Start Dress Shopping: Begin looking for your dream wedding attire.

8-12 Months Before the Wedding:

- Send Save-the-Dates: Notify guests about your wedding date and location.

- Finalize Guest List: Create a comprehensive guest list.

- Plan Accommodation: Arrange accommodations for out-of-town guests.

- Book Officiant: Secure an officiant to conduct the ceremony.

- Choose Bridal Party: Ask friends and family to be part of your bridal party.

- Order Invitations: Select and order wedding invitations.

- Menu Tasting: Schedule a tasting with your chosen caterer.

6-8 Months Before the Wedding:

- Select Attire: Finalize and order wedding attire for you and your bridal party.

- Plan Decor and Details: Choose decorations, centerpieces, and other design elements.

- Floral Arrangements: Decide on the floral arrangements and bouquets.

- Music and Entertainment: Book musicians or DJs for the ceremony and reception.

- Wedding Cake: Choose a bakery and design your wedding cake.

4-6 Months Before the Wedding:

- Send Invitations: Mail out wedding invitations.

- Marriage License: Obtain the marriage license.

- Hair and Makeup Trials: Schedule hair and makeup trials.

- Gift Registry: Create a gift registry for guests.

- Plan Transportation: Arrange transportation for you and your guests.

2-4 Months Before the Wedding:

- RSVPs: Track and manage RSVPs from guests.

- Finalize Details: Confirm all vendor details and services.

- Bachelorette and Bachelor Parties: Plan and celebrate pre-wedding parties.

- Rehearsal Dinner: Organize the rehearsal dinner.

1-2 Months Before the Wedding:

- Final Fittings: Attend final dress fittings and alterations.

- Seating Arrangements: Plan seating arrangements for the reception.

- Wedding Timeline: Create a detailed wedding-day timeline.

- Confirm Vendors: Reconfirm details with all vendors.

2 Weeks Before the Wedding:

- Final Guest Count: Provide final guest count to the caterer and venue.

- Final Payments: Make final payments to vendors.

-*Pack for the Honeymoon: Prepare for your honeymoon.

1 Week Before the Wedding:

- Confirm Details: Confirm details with vendors and the bridal party.

- Delegate Tasks: Assign tasks to trusted friends or family members.

- Wedding Rehearsal: Attend the wedding rehearsal.

Wedding Day:

- Get Ready: Relax, get pampered, and enjoy the moments leading up to the ceremony.

- Exchange Vows: Celebrate your wedding ceremony.

- Reception: Enjoy the celebration with your guests.

- Honeymoon: Depart for your honeymoon and begin your new journey as a married couple.

Remember, this timeline is a general guideline. Adjust it based on your specific preferences, and don't forget to stay organized, communicate with your vendors, and most importantly, enjoy every step of the journey!