• Agree on a shared vision for the wedding (formal, intimate, themed…)
• Set a rough budget and talk to your families about contributions
• Estimate a rough guest count (50, 100, 200?)
• Decide on your preferred timing (season, month, day of the week)
• Decide whether to hire a wedding planner

• Research and visit 3–5 venues / locations
• Book the venue, pay the deposit and confirm the date
• Hire a photographer and pay the deposit
• Hire a videographer
• Choose a band or DJ and book them
• Contact the priest / registrar
• Choose your witnesses and agree on their duties
• Book the honeymoon (early for better prices)

• Start visiting bridal salons (a dress can take up to 6 months)
• Choose the groom's suit (buy or rent)
• Book accommodation for traveling guests
• Research vintage cars / limousines for the wedding day
• Research décor and flower options

• Book a florist / decorator
• Order or choose your wedding dress and pay the deposit
• Attend the menu tasting at the venue
• Finalize the guest list and choose the invitation design
• Visit a baker and order the wedding cake
• Hire a make-up artist and hairstylist
• Order or choose the wedding rings
• Check your documents and book an appointment at the registry office

• Send the invitations (RSVP deadline 6–8 weeks before)
• Draft a rough seating plan
• Call and confirm all vendors
• Organize the bachelorette / bachelor party
• Get gifts for your witnesses
• Schedule the final dress fitting

• Track RSVPs and confirm the final headcount with the venue
• Create the detailed seating plan with names and place cards
• Build a detailed day-of timeline
• Prepare envelopes for tips
• Pay vendors the remaining balances by their deadlines
• Arrange transport to and from the wedding

• Call all vendors and confirm their arrival times
• Pick up the wedding rings
• Check the forecast and prepare a plan B (tents, umbrellas)
• Share the timeline with your witnesses and coordinator
• Pack a bridal kit (needles, makeup, plasters, pills)
• Get plenty of sleep — rest is a priority

• Have breakfast — don't skip meals
• Hand your phone to one trusted person
• Check the final details — rings, documents
• Enjoy the moment — you can't control everything
• Tip the venue staff at the end of the night
• Make sure all personal items and gifts are collected

• Write thank-you notes to your guests
• Return rented attire on time
• Store the wedding dress (cleaning and packing)
• Keep your contracts and warranty cards
• If changing your surname — start updating your documents

Your tasks

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