Congrats! Now comes the planning. This wedding checklist lays out 99 to-dos month by month from "yes" to "I do," so you always know what's next and nothing slips through the cracks.
Check tasks off right on this page, or download the free printable and stick it on the fridge.
- 99Wedding to-dos
- 11Planning stages
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- ♥Printed & hand-packed in Orem, Utah
Your Wedding Checklist Timeline
The four dates that shape everything else on your list.
Engagement to 12 Months Before
Celebrate first. The planning can wait a few weeks.
12 Months Before the Wedding
Set the big three: budget, guest list, and date.
9 to 12 Months Before: Locking It Down
Book the venue and vendors while your date is still wide open.
Save the Dates, Done in Minutes
Pick a design, drop in your engagement photo, and order right from your phone. Cards come in packs of 15 with envelopes included.
Your love story, in the mail.
6 to 9 Months Before: Nailing Down the Details
The fun part: tastings, fittings, and decor.
3 to 6 Months Before: The Home Stretch
Invitations, signage, and the menu come together.
2 Months Before: Sending Invites & Final Touches
Invitations go out and the RSVPs start rolling in.
Print the Whole Checklist
All 99 to-dos on a few pretty pages, from 12 months out to the day before. Free to download, no sign-up needed.
1 Month Before: Tying Up Loose Ends
Confirm, finalize, and break in those shoes.
1 Week Before: Almost There
Wrap up the details, then let yourself enjoy it.
The Day Before
Drop off, pack up, and get some sleep.
Morning of the Wedding: Let's Do This
Eat something, breathe, and let your people handle the rest.
After the Wedding
A few last to-dos, then enjoy married life.
Wedding Prints on Your Checklist
Printed in-house in Orem, Utah, so your pieces match from the first save the date to the last thank you.
Save the Dates
Show off your engagement photos 6 to 8 months before the big day.
Invitations
Designs that match your save the dates, ready to mail 2 months out.
Programs
Walk guests through the ceremony with a printed program.
Welcome & Seating Signs
Giclée enlargements with heat press mounting stand up on any easel.
Photo Guest Books
Fill it with engagement photos and let guests sign around them.
Thank You Cards
Add a favorite wedding photo to every note.
Wedding Planning FAQ
When should you start planning a wedding?
Most couples start about 12 months before the wedding. That leaves time to book popular venues and vendors, send save the dates 6 to 8 months ahead, and mail invitations about 2 months before.
When do save the dates and invitations go out?
Send save the dates 6 to 8 months before the wedding (earlier for destination weddings) and invitations about 2 months before, with RSVPs due 3 to 4 weeks before the date.
What should be booked first when planning a wedding?
Set your budget and guest count, then book the ceremony and reception venue. Your photographer, caterer, and entertainment come next, since the best ones book up fast.
Is the wedding checklist printable?
Yes. Download the free Ultimate Wedding Checklist PDF, print it, and check tasks off as you go. No sign-up needed.
Here's to Happily Ever After
Take it one month at a time, delegate like a pro, and don't forget to enjoy being engaged. When the photos come back, we'll be here to help you print the memories.
Here's to a future full of love, laughter, and a few good prints.
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