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Keep the whole wedding small enough to do.
12–18 months before
Set a realistic total budget
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12–18 months before
Draft your guest list
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12–18 months before
Choose your preferred season/date range
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MILESTONE 01
12–18 months before
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Set a realistic total budget
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Draft your guest list
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Choose your preferred season/date range
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Research and tour venues
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Book your venue
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Hire a full-service planner if using one
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Create a wedding website
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Start a vendor inspiration folder
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MILESTONE 02
9–12 months before
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Book photographer
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Book videographer
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Book caterer/bar if separate
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Book DJ or band
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Book florist
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Begin attire shopping
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Reserve guest hotel blocks if needed
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Schedule engagement photos
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MILESTONE 03
6–9 months before
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Book hair and makeup
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Book officiant
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Order wedding attire
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Book cake/dessert
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Reserve rentals and lighting
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Arrange transportation
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Send save-the-dates
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Plan honeymoon
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Build registry
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MILESTONE 04
3–6 months before
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Finalize menu
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Choose ceremony details
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Order invitations
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Plan rehearsal dinner
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Choose wedding party attire
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Confirm floral/design direction
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Book photo booth or specialty entertainment
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Plan favors/welcome gifts if desired
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MILESTONE 05
1–3 months before
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Mail invitations
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Finalize ceremony script
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Build reception timeline
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Create shot-list priorities
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Schedule final fittings
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Apply for marriage license within appropriate timeframe
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Create seating plan
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Confirm final vendor details
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Prepare vendor payments/tips
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MILESTONE 06
Final 2 weeks
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Give final guest count
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Confirm transportation
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Confirm vendor arrival times
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Pack décor and personal items
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Prepare emergency kit
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Break in wedding shoes
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Share timeline with wedding party
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Assign someone to collect gifts/cards
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Confirm weather backup plan
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MILESTONE 07
Wedding day
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Eat and hydrate
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Keep marriage license/rings secure
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Have payment/tip envelopes ready
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Give phone to a trusted person during key moments
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Take a private moment together
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Enjoy the day
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MILESTONE 08
After the wedding
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Return rentals
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Preserve attire if desired
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Send thank-you notes
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Leave vendor reviews
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Select album photos
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Update legal name/documents if applicable
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