12-Month Wedding Planning Guide

Let us help! From shopping for the perfect dress to taste testing delicious cakes, we’ve got the 12-month breakdown on how to plan your wedding stress-free! See our step-by-step guide below.

10-12 Months Before

Announce your engagement
Develop a budget
Book a venue/set a date
Compile your guest list

7-9 Months Before

Shop for your dress
Pick a theme
Hire vendors
Form your wedding party
Create a gift registry

4-6 Months Before

Pick a cake
Order invitations
Plan your honeymoon
Scout hotels for out-of-towners
Book officiant
Reserve for rehearsal dinner

2-3 Months Before

Send save the dates
Book makeup and hair
Order wedding rings
Get favours
Shop for bridesmaids' dresses and groomsmen suits

1 Month Before

Solidify seating plan
Follow up with vendors
Order rentals
Get a marriage license
Write vows
Pick up your dress

Weeks leading up to it

4 weeks before: Arrange transportation
3 weeks before: Book a spa day
2 weeks before: Set aside cheques
1 week before: Pack for honeymoon