12+ Months Before

• Announce your engagement!

• Set your wedding budget

• Create your guest list

• Choose your wedding date

• Select & reserve your venue(s)

• Hire a wedding planner (optional)

• Research and book key vendors:

  • Caterer (Encore Banquets!)

  • Photographer / Videographer

  • Entertainment (DJ/Band)

  • Officiant

9–11 Months Before

• Finalize guest list

• Send save-the-date cards

• Shop for wedding attire

• Book florist

• Book transportation

• Schedule engagement photo session

• Begin wedding registry

6–8 Months Before

• Order wedding dress & accessories

• Choose bridal party attire

• Schedule tastings & finalize menu

• Plan honeymoon

• Order rentals (chairs, linens, etc. if needed)

• Confirm ceremony details with officiant

• Book hair & makeup professionals

4–5 Months Before

• Finalize décor and floral design

• Order wedding cake

• Create a day-of timeline

• Begin writing vows

• Send formal invitations

• Purchase wedding bands

2–3 Months Before

• Apply for marriage license

• Schedule dress fittings

• Confirm all vendors & contracts

• Arrange seating chart & place cards

• Book rehearsal dinner venue

• Plan wedding day transportation

• Confirm playlist with DJ/band

1 Month Before

• Final RSVP count

• Finalize headcount with caterer (Encore!)

• Prepare wedding day emergency kit

• Final dress/suit fitting

• Create welcome bags for guests (optional)

• Final vendor payments & gratuities

• Confirm timeline with all vendors

1 Week Before

• Confirm arrival times with vendors

• Delegate wedding day tasks to bridal party

• Pack for honeymoon

• Get beauty treatments (nails, brows, facial)

• Practice vows

• Rehearsal + rehearsal dinner

• Relax and enjoy the moment!

Wedding Day

• Eat a good breakfast

• Stay hydrated

• Get ready with your wedding party

• Say "I do"

• Celebrate with your loved ones

• Soak it all in—this is your day!