A wedding timeline should show what must happen next, not just how many months are left.

Use timeline pages for planning milestones, vendor deadlines, RSVP timing, week of handover and the day of schedule.

Use a full planning sequence when you have time to compare options.

Use a compressed timeline when the date is close.

Work backwards from supplier final number dates.

Track supplier bookings, payments and final confirmations.

Plan the final handover and confirmations.

Build the ceremony, photos, meal, speeches and evening flow.