Planning & timeline4 min read
The 12-month wedding planning timeline (with a printable checklist)
What to do at 12, 9, 6, 3 and 1 month — and what can wait — so nothing important slips.
Free tool · Planning & timeline: Wedding planning checklist
A realistic planning checklist that follows the order decisions actually depend on. Add your date to see what is due now, what is next and what can wait.
Add it to see what is due now. Leave blank to use the checklist without dates.
Add your date for a countdown
Your progress0 of 57 · 0%
12+ months before
0/89–11 months before
0/86–8 months before
0/74–5 months before
0/72–3 months before
0/71 month before
0/7The final week
0/7After the wedding
0/6Saved automatically in this browser — nothing is sent to us.
How to use it
- 01Enter your wedding date (or leave it blank for a general list).
- 02Tick tasks off as you go — progress saves in this browser.
- 03Filter to “Due now” when you only want the next steps, and print it for your planning folder.
Good to know
What should be on a wedding checklist?
Budget, guest list and venue first; then the vendors who book up (photographer, caterer, music, officiant); then attire, invitations and details; then confirmations and the handoff.
Is my checklist saved?
Yes, in this browser on this device. It isn’t sent anywhere. Print it if you want a copy to share.
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