{"id":18224,"date":"2020-05-05T15:01:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-05T13:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.isaidyees.com\/month-by-month-wedding-planning-checklist\/"},"modified":"2026-10-12T15:21:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T13:21:14","slug":"month-by-month-wedding-planning-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isaidyees.com\/en\/month-by-month-wedding-planning-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Month-by-Month Wedding Planning Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We present a checklist from our wedding planning guide, &#8220;I Said Yes.&#8221; It guides you step-by-step toward a perfectly organized wedding. Click on each highlighted section to learn more about that topic.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.isaidyees.com\/en\/i-got-engaged-what-now\/\">Immediately after the engagement<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Host a lunch with your family and share the happy news with them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask the maid of honor and the best man to take on their roles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engagement photo session<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12+ months before the wedding<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Discuss the size and style of the wedding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write a guest list<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.isaidyees.com\/en\/free-pdf-questions-to-ask-when-viewing-the-venue\/\">Take a look and book the hall<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12 months ago<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Book a band\/DJ<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.isaidyees.com\/en\/how-to-send-a-high-quality-quote-request-to-a-decorator\/\">Book a decoration and floral agency.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Book catering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.isaidyees.com\/en\/3-types-of-the-most-original-wedding-cookies\/\">Book a pastry shop for a cake<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.isaidyees.com\/en\/5-steps-to-perfect-wedding-photos\/\">Book photographers\/videographers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secure an appointment for any service by paying a deposit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8\u201310 months in advance<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Schedule wedding dress fitting appointments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schedule wedding dress fitting appointments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schedule trial appointments for hair and makeup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Book your honeymoon if you are planning one.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6\u20138 months in advance<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Order invitations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend a pre-marriage course at the church<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write your vows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buy wedding rings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sign up for a dance class for the bride and groom<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4\u20136 months in advance<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hand out the invitations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Designate prayers and readings for the ceremony<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Book a hairstylist and a beautician.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Book your time off for before and after the wedding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2\u20133 months beforehand<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Buy a wedding dress, veil, shoes, jewelry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buy the groom a suit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request guest arrival confirmation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let the restaurant know the exact number of guests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finalize the menu with the restaurant or wedding venue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arrange accommodation for the guests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Determine the wedding schedule.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Order guest boutonnieres and thank-you favors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1 month beforehand<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create a seating plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get name cards or a plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finalize the details with the service providers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buy lingerie for the wedding night<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gather all the documents and go to the registrar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have the final fitting for your wedding dress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan the bachelorette and bachelor parties with your best man and maid of honor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send the setlist to the band<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Book a car rental<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buy a bachelorette party dress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2\u20133 weeks beforehand<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Break in your shoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organize a lunch for the day after the wedding with your nearest and dearest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm all details with the service providers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buy everything needed for home visits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare envelopes for the waiters, the band, the photographer, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Record the guests&#8217; gifts on the list<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check that you have everything you need<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1 week ago<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.isaidyees.com\/en\/what-roles-to-assign-to-family-members-and-friends-at-the-wedding\/\">Assign roles to family and friends.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go for a manicure and pedicure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are going on a trip right after the wedding, pack your bags.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If that is your custom, arrange for gifts for your parents and godparents, and let them know about the lunch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give the flag to the standard-bearer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buy food and drinks for the guests who will be visiting you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The day before the wedding<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Give the rings to the best man<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare the wedding dress, shoes, jewelry, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.isaidyees.com\/en\/what-to-pack-in-a-first-aid-kit\/\">Prepare a first aid kit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pick up the bouquet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find out more about our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.isaidyees.com\/en\/\">wedding planning guide, &#8220;I Said Yes.&#8221;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We present a checklist from our wedding planning guide, &#8220;I Said Yes.&#8221; 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