Planning your wedding timeline
Every wedding is different. Most, though, share common elements, so planning a wedding timeline is pretty predictable.
You should plan your wedding timeline accordingly.
12 months
Budget
Guest list
Hire wedding planner
Select venue
Select caterer
11 months
Color themes and design
Hire the fun and memory maker vendors early, including the entertainment. Remember, popular dates book fast!
10 months
Shop for dress
Block out rooms for guests
Create website
Engagement photos
Shop invitations
9 months
Buy gown
8 months
Set up gift registry
Bridesmaids dresses/fittings
Shop florists
Hire officiant
7 months
Rehearsal dinner venue
Hire ceremony musicians
Order rental items
5 months
Book guest transportation
Book couple’s transportation
Book honeymoon
Rent tuxedos
Premarital counseling
4 months
Final tasting with caterer
Choose cake
Wedding bands
Groomsmen attire/fitting
Hair/make up trial
3 months
Order invitations
Plan menu
Guest favors/gift bags
Photo booth
Write vows
Select readings
Meet officiant/invite to rehearsal dinner
2 months
Start wedding invitations
Send out rehearsal dinner invites
First dress fitting
Pick up marriage license
Buy wedding party gifts
Floral mock up
Firm up music selections with DJ
Song selections for ceremony musicians
Pay vendors in full
1 month
Create seating chart
Order or make place cards
Final venue walk through
Tip envelopes
Break in wedding shoes
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Is this wedding timeline rigid? Not really, but it is a helpful guideline.
For example, wedding couples surveyed after the wedding tend to regret underspending on services that provide the fun (like the DJ) and the memories. Sometimes, they wait too long, and the good ones are gone.
That’s why when it comes to DJ entertainment for your event, you don’t want to wait too long. Four Star Entertainment gets booked very early for popular dates. Check us out today without obligation.