If you’re reading this, the chances are you’re engaged so we want to take this opportunity to say a massive congratulations! Planning your wedding can be a little overwhelming so we’ve created a wedding planning checklist and other useful resources to help you plan your day to perfection! We’re here with you every step of the way with wedding inspiration, wedding suppliers, useful wedding tools and so much more! Fund Your Wedding is your go to guide when it comes to planning your big day.
Your Wedding Planning Checklist
12 months
budget – You can use our Budget Planner to help you out!
Decide who will be part of your wedding party
wedding venues that match your theme and start shortlisting
11 Months
Create to keep all your quotes, notes, inspiration clippings and brochures in one place.
10 Months
Create your wedding website. Here’s everything you need to know!
Meet with potential wedding suppliers and make your selection
Book your chosen florist and caterer
Meet with your caterer to create and plan the menu
Meet with your florist to brainstorm ideas
Choose your wedding playlist
7 months
Book the rehearsal dinner for the night before the wedding
Book the DJ, entertainment, photobooth and musicians
Reserve rentals such as chairs, linens, bell tents, starlit dance floors, backdrops, lighting, generators, portable toilets etc.
6 months
Send out wedding invitations
Book the honeymoon
Book transport
Give your guest list to the maid of honour and best man so they can plan your hen party and bridal shower
5 months
Chase RSVP’s to get an idea on total numbers and requirements
Book accommodation for you and your wedding guests
Have your final tasting with the caterer
Print your bespoke menus
4 months
Book your wedding cake to match your theme
Have your hair and make up trial
Purchase your wedding rings
Create your seating plan
Write your vows
Select your ceremony readings
3 Months
Purchase your wedding favours
Purchase gifts for your wedding party
Complete any DIY elements
Meet the florist to finalise the florals
Meet with the celebrant and finalise the readings and order of service
Print wedding programs
Meet with your wedding planner and create the schedule for the day.
Give your schedule to the maid of honour, bridesmaids, best man, groomsmen and all other vendors.
Make sure the wedding party know what is expected of them on the wedding day
Send your photographer any specific shots you’s like to capture
Finalise the playlist with the DJ
Check the hotel and make sure the correct number of rooms have been reserved
Purchase drinks and alcohol (if neccessary)
2 Months
Enjoy your hen and stag parties!
Make as many final payments as possible
Check in with all vendors to make sure everything is running smoothly
Attend your final dress fitting
Invite people to your dress rehearsal
1 Month
Get your marriage license
Send the final head count to the caterer
Delegate any small wedding day tasks to your wedding party
1 Week
Touch base with all wedding vendors
Relax at a spa
Break in your wedding shoes
Pack for your honeymoon
Have your nails done
Top up your roots
Schedule in a spray tan
Have fun at your dress rehearsal
After You’ve Said I Do
Make sure all vendors have been paid
Send thank you cards
Officially change your name
Download our printable wedding planning checklist here. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and input your email where it says sign up to receive your free 12 month wedding planner and we’ll send you your own hard copy so you can tick things off as you go!