12-Month Wedding Planning Checklist
Every task, in the order you should actually do it. Check items off as you go — your progress saves to this browser. No login required.
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12+ months out
0/7Lock the foundations: budget, guest count, venue, and date.
9-12 months out
0/7Book the vendors that get booked up first.
6-9 months out
0/10Lock catering, florals, and stationery.
3-6 months out
0/8Stationery, menu, and ceremony details get real.
1-3 months out
0/9Send invites, finalize headcount, build the timeline.
Final month
0/7Run-of-show, final payments, and final headcount.
Wedding week
0/5Logistics handoff and rest.
After the wedding
0/6Thank-yous, paperwork, and post-wedding tasks.
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Frequently asked
When should you start planning a wedding?
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Most couples start 12-14 months out. 9 months is workable; under 6 months means accepting limited venue and vendor availability and likely a higher per-guest cost.
What's the most commonly missed task?
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Applying for the marriage license in the right window. Each state has its own waiting period and expiration — most couples wait too long or too early. We list the timing in the final-month section.
Does my progress save?
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Yes — checked items save to your browser's local storage automatically. For multi-device sync and partner collaboration, start a free Plan The Aisle trial.