Congratulationsss on your engagement!!
Once the emotions and excitement from your proposal start to settle, it is time for you to jump right on into the world of wedding planning with this 6 month wedding planning timeline guide!
Now, if you want to have a short 6 month engagement, then this is the best wedding planning timeline for you.
But if you were looking at having a longer engagement, like 12 months or 24 months, then check out my other wedding planning timeline guides to better prepare you for your wedding!
From setting your wedding budget to finalizing your wedding guest list, I have got you covered with essential checkpoints, tips, and wedding planning suggestions.
So grab a piece of paper, your wedding binder, or your phone and get ready to take notes on how to easily plan your wedding day with this 6 month wedding planning guide!
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6 Month Wedding Planning Timeline
6 Months Before the Wedding:
~ Set your wedding budget with your fiancé!
~ Create your wedding guest list and start gathering all of their contact information.
~ Research and decide on your wedding venue.
~ Decide on what you want your wedding colors to be. If you need ideas then click here to view wedding color ideas for all seasons throughout the year!
~ Begin booking your essential vendors, like your wedding photographer, caterer, florist, and officiant.
~ Start looking for and buying your wedding attire. Also, make sure to schedule any dress fittings if you need to.
~ Begin researching and booking accommodations for any out of town guests, if needed!
5 Months Before the Wedding:
~ Finalize your wedding guest list and send out your save the date cards!
~ Book your officiant.
~ Continue getting inspo for your wedding theme and decor.
~ Start booking additional vendors, such as the DJ or band, videographer, and any necessary transportation services.
~ Order your wedding invitations and other wedding stationery items.
~ Begin researching and buying your wedding rings if you don’t already have them.
~ Arrange any necessary transportation for you and your wedding party, as well as any guest transportation if needed.
4 Months Before the Wedding:
~ Pick out and let your wedding party know what wedding attire they need to order!
~ Plan your wedding ceremony and reception details, including seating arrangements, floor plans, and decor.
~ Research and book your hair stylists and makeup artists, if you want to have them.
~ Order your wedding favors. If you would like to see some wedding favor ideas, then click here to view 30 unique wedding favor ideas with cute sayings!
~ Begin planning your wedding ceremony and reception music.
~ Arrange for any necessary rentals, such as chairs, tables, or additional decor items!
3 Months Before the Wedding:
~ Create and schedule menu tastings with your food and dessert caterers. Then finalize your menu!
~ Finalize your floral arrangements and decorations with the florist.
~ Finalize and order your wedding cake or wedding desserts.
~ Plan and book your honeymoon.
~ Plan and book any pre-wedding events, such as the rehearsal dinner or bridal shower.
~ Finalize your wedding day timelines and itineraries. If you need help creating your wedding day itinerary, then click here because I’ve got you covered!
~ Send out your wedding invitations!
2 Months Before the Wedding:
~ Make any necessary alterations to your or the wedding party’s attire!
~ Purchase any wedding accessories, such as shoes, jewelry, and veils.
~ Finalize your wedding ceremony details, including readings, vows, and music selections.
~ Confirm all of your wedding vendors’ details, contracts, and arrangements.
~ Begin creating your wedding day emergency kit. If you want a wedding day emergency kit checklist, click here!
1 Month Before the Wedding:
~ Finalize all of the details with your vendors, including timing, setup, and payment!
~ Make sure to complete the necessary paperwork to obtain your marriage license.
~ Create and finalize the seating chart and place cards.
~ Confirm the final guest count with your caterer and venue.
~ Confirm transportation arrangements for the wedding day.
~ Schedule any final fittings for your wedding dress and arrange for groomsmen and bridesmaids to pick up and try on their wedding attire.
~ Distribute the wedding day timeline and itineraries to your wedding party and vendors.
~ Prepare and send thank you notes for any early wedding gifts or assistance!
In the Final Weeks:
~ Confirm all of the final details with your vendors, including arrival times and setup instructions!
~ Pack for your wedding day and honeymoon. If you need a wedding day packing checklist to make sure nothing important is forgotten or left at home, then click here!!
~ Schedule a wedding day run through with your wedding party and officiant.
~ Confirm the final number of guests attending and meal selections with your caterers.
~ Assign any specific tasks and responsibilities to trusted friends or family members.
~ Reconfirm all arrangements with vendors, including payment details.
~ Figure out what wedding songs you want to use for when you walk down the aisle, your first dance, and parent dances. If you need ideas then here you can find an ultimate guide to the best wedding song ideas!
~ Organize and plan your rehearsal dinner, including choosing a dinner location, finalizing the guest list, and making necessary reservations.
~ Create a wedding day emergency kit to make sure you have everything you need on your wedding day. If you need a list of everything you should include in your wedding emergency kit then click here!!
~ Take some time to relax and enjoy the final days before your wedding!
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