Month by Month
Lynea D'Aprix
12 months
9 months
Determine budget
Discuss and determine Design save the dates
priorities Send save the dates
Hire wedding planner Design invitations
Tour venues Bach party plans start
Determine bridal party
(if any)
Guest list 8 months
Register for gifts
Choose bridesmaid
11 months
dresses
Bridal party "proposals"
Choose florals
Select wedding date
Select other bridal
Book venue
outfits
Select theme and colors
Wedding insurance (this can
also be purchased up to a 7 months
week prior to your event) Research rehearsal
dinner venue
Book meet and greet
with the following Choose florals
vendors: Hire commissioner
Photographer Book ceremony music
Videographer OR start ceremony
playlist
Caterer
Florist Order/ rent decor/
DJ start to plan DIY plans
10 months
Book and confirm: 6 months
Photographer Book guest
transportaton
Videographer
Caterer Book wedding party
transportation
Florist
Hire lighting tech or
DJ A/V tech if needed
Book hair and makeup
Dress and veil shopping
Catering trials
Hotel block
Wedding website Groom's suit
Engagement photos Bridesmaid's dresses
ordered
Month by Month
Lynea D'Aprix
5 months 2 months
Order wedding bands Dress fitting
Begin Addressing invitations Wedding license (this is
Caterer trials valid for 90 days)
Begin honeymoon planning Wedding night
Rehearsal dinner menu accommodation
Begin wedding skin care Table "mock up/ trial"- take
photos if you're a DIY bride
Premarital counselling
or have someone else
setting up
Plan and start to prep
4 months welcome bags
Order your cake Wedding day timeline
Send shower invites Purchase "the small items":
Wedding jewlery/ accessories Cake topper
Start planning wedding favors Cake stand
Dive into personalized design Cake knife
options (napkins, toothpicks etc) Card box
Ring bearer accessories
Ceremony program draft
Flower girl accessories
Plan table presentation Hangers
Guest tables Garter
Welcome table Guest book
Head table Wedding signs
Cake table Welcome sign
Appetizer table (if needed) Guestbook
Bar sign
Menus
3 months Programs
Finalize the menu Parking
Finalize playlist details
Groom's suit fitting 1 month
Finalize ceremony details Complete seating chart
Start vow writing
Practice first dance
Send out formal invitations
Pay vendors in full
Gifts for family and
Reveiw shot list with
wedding party
photographer
Hair and make up trial Order or make place cards
Attend and enjoy bridal Prep tips and thank yous for
shower and bach vendors
Wedding favors Brow wax (a few weeks before)
Month by Month
Lynea D'Aprix
Week of: Day after
Mani and Pedi Pack up any decor or DIY
Confirm vendors items
Confirm pick up times
Clean up venue
(transportation)
Rental Returns
Practice vows out loud
Open presents/ cards (do
Pack suitcase
not forget to make a list for
Clean your ring
thank -yous)
Spray tan
Post wedding hang out or
Emergency kit brunch
Bathroom baskets
Wrap any presents for Week(s) after
parents etc.
wedding
Self care Look through guest's photos
Confirm liquor permit Send thank-you cards
Download playlists/ key Deposit monetary gifts
songs Name change paperwork
Download slideshow Vendor Reviews and
feedback
Bouquet preservation
Dress cleaning
Day Before:
Set up DIY pieces at venue Notes
Pick up florals or have
them delivered
Steam dress and veil
Pick up breakfast, snacks
and lunch trays for bridal
parties
Prep/ pack Beverages for
bridal suite:
Water
Champagne
Beer
Coffee
Other
Confirm wedding cake
delivery
