6 months before the wedding
- Confirm the wedding date, ceremony time and venue contract.
- Set the final budget cap and add a contingency line.
- Build the first guest list and mark must invite, optional and evening only guests.
- Shortlist photographer, caterer, florist, entertainment and hair or makeup suppliers.
- Start comparing quotes by scope, not just price.
5 months before
- Book priority suppliers and record deposit amounts.
- Confirm accommodation blocks or transport if guests are travelling.
- Choose invitation wording, RSVP wording and any no kids or plus one wording.
- Start attire decisions and book fittings where needed.
4 months before
- Send save the dates if they have not gone out.
- Build the RSVP tracker and choose the reply deadline.
- Plan menu choices, dietary questions and guest data fields.
- Draft the day timeline with ceremony, photos, meal, speeches and evening flow.
3 months before
- Send invitations or final details depending on your timeline.
- Confirm supplier arrival windows and payment dates.
- Build the first seating plan structure by families, friends and table count.
- Order remaining stationery, signage and decor items.
2 months before
- Chase missing RSVPs before supplier final number deadlines.
- Confirm menu counts, dietary needs and table requirements.
- Review budget actuals against deposits and final balances due.
- Schedule final dress or suit fittings and beauty trials.
1 month before
- Send final numbers to venue and caterer.
- Confirm the day timeline with all suppliers.
- Finalise seating, table plan and place cards.
- Prepare emergency kit, supplier contact list and payment checklist.
Final week
- Confirm arrival times, addresses and contact numbers.
- Pack decor, stationery, outfits, rings, gifts and emergency kit.
- Share timeline with wedding party and key suppliers.
- Pay any final balances due before the day.
| Planning area | Use this page next | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Budget calculator | Check whether the plan still fits the total. |
| Guests | RSVP deadline calculator | Set a deadline that leaves chase time. |
| Vendors | Vendor quote comparison | Avoid booking based only on headline price. |
| Seating | Table count calculator | Estimate layout before final seating. |
Turn this guide into a working plan
Use the planner bundle when you want the budget, guest list, vendor comparison and checklist files in one connected workflow.