12-month wedding
planning guide
You’ve said, “yes” to the love your life and now you’re overwhelmed at the thought of how much there
is to plan. Where will I hold the ceremony? How many people should I invite? Where will I get my
dress? Planning a wedding takes time, organization and most all patience, which is why we’ve come
up with a 12-month guide to help you plan your nuptials stress-free!
by Christina Rowan
10-12 Months Before
Announce your engagement
Set a date
Develop a budget
Compile your guest list
7-9 Months Before
Shop for your dress
Pick a theme
Hire vendors
Form your wedding party
Create a gift registry
4-6 Months Before
Pick a cake
Order invitations
Plan your honeymoon
Scout hotels for out-of-towners
Book officiant
Reserve for rehearsal dinner
2-3 Months Before
Use a free monogram maker to quickly
create and customize a stylish monogram
for your upcoming wedding.
Weeks leading
up to it
Save the date
Book makeup and hair
Order wedding rings
Get favours
Shop for dresses and suits 4 weeks before:
1 Month Before 2 weeks before:
Solidify seating plan
Follow-up with vendors
Order rentals
Get a marriage license
Write vows
Pick up your dress
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Create your monogram
Arrange transportation
3 weeks before :
Book a spa day
Set aside cheques
1 week before:
Pack for honeymoon