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To make your wedding planning process as smooth and organized as possible; this 9 month wedding planning timeline will guide you through each step, ensuring nothing is overlooked!
Now, if you want to have a 9 month engagement, then this is the best wedding planning timeline for you.
But if you were looking at having a longer engagement, like 24 months, or a shorter engagement, like 6 months or even 3 months, then check out my other wedding planning timeline guides to better prepare you for your wedding!
From setting your wedding date to sending thank you notes, I have got you covered with essential monthly checkpoints, wedding 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 9 month wedding planning guide!
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9 Month Wedding Planning Timeline
9 Months Before the Wedding:
~ Begin gathering inspiration and ideas for your wedding theme, colors, and overall style. If you need ideas, then click here to view wedding color ideas for all seasons throughout the year!
~ Determine your wedding budget with your fiancé!
~ Start creating your wedding guest list.
~ Start deciding on your wedding party and “propose” to your chosen bridesmaids and groomsmen.
~ Go ahead and pick out your wedding date and wedding venue (when deciding, keep in mind the season and weather).
~ Go ahead and hire your key vendors like the photographer, videographer, and caterers.
~ Start researching and booking other vendors, such as florists, cake bakers, and transportation services.
~ Buy your wedding dress and attire and allow time for alterations.
~ Order your wedding invitations and other wedding stationery items.
8 Months Before the Wedding:
~ Finalize your wedding guest list and send out your save the date cards!
~ Begin discussing your honeymoon plans.
~ Begin planning the wedding ceremony details, such as readings, vows, and music.
~ Research and book accommodation for your wedding night.
~ Start brainstorming ideas for wedding decorations and centerpieces. If you would like a wedding decor checklist, then click here!!
~ Research and book wedding entertainment, such as DJs or live bands.
7 Months Before the Wedding:
~ Begin planning your wedding registry.
~ Research and book your hair stylists and makeup artists, if you want to have them.
~ Create and schedule menu tastings with your food and dessert caterers.
~ Start looking for wedding rings if you don’t already have yours.
5-6 Months Before the Wedding:
~ Begin planning any pre-wedding events, such as the rehearsal dinner, bridal shower, or bachelorette party.
~ 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!
~ Plan and book your honeymoon.
~ Arrange for any necessary rentals, such as chairs, tables, or additional decor items!
~ Start planning your wedding day timeline.
~ Purchase or design your wedding ceremony programs.
3-4 Months Before the Wedding:
~ Finalize your wedding menu and cake design.
~ Order or create wedding signage and directional signs.
~ Plan your wedding ceremony and reception details, including seating arrangements, floor plans, and decor.
~ Start addressing and sending out your wedding invitations.
2 Months Before the Wedding:
~ Finalize your floral arrangements and decorations with the florist.
~ Purchase any wedding accessories, such as shoes, jewelry, and veils.
~ Meet with your wedding officiant and discuss your wedding ceremony details.
~ Finalize your wedding ceremony details, including readings, vows, and music selections.
~ Confirm all of your wedding vendors’ details, contracts, and arrangements.
~ Arrange for any necessary marriage license requirements.
~ 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!
1 Month Before the Wedding:
~ Create and finalize the seating chart and place cards.
~ Confirm the final guest count with your caterer and venue.
~ Distribute the wedding day timeline and itineraries to your wedding party and vendors.
~ Finalize all of the details with your vendors, including timing, setup, and payment!
~ Pick up your wedding rings and ensure they both fit properly.
~ Make sure to attend final fittings for your wedding attire and ensure that you, the groom, and the wedding party have their wedding attire, shoes, and accessories ready for the big day.
~ 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!
Week of the Wedding:
~ Confirm all of the final details with your vendors, including arrival times and setup instructions!
~ Pack for your wedding day and honeymoon.
~ Schedule a wedding day run through with your wedding party and officiant.
~ Organize and plan your rehearsal dinner, including choosing a dinner location, finalizing the guest list, and making necessary reservations.
~ Assign any specific tasks and responsibilities to trusted friends or family members.
~ Reconfirm all arrangements with vendors, including payment details.
~ 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!!
~ Make sure to get plenty of beauty sleep, stay hydrated, eat well, and try to manage any wedding stress!
The Wedding Day:
~ Remember to enjoy your day, stay in the moment, and celebrate with loved ones!!!
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