Wedding Checklist – Complete Timeline

Stay on top of every detail with our complete wedding checklist.

12-6 months before

Set a budget

Book venue

Choose date

Make guest list

Book photographer

Book catering

Choose wedding dress and groom's outfit

Send save the dates

6-3 months before

Send invitations (digitally with Invy!)

Order wedding cake

Book florist

Book music / DJ / band

Plan ceremony and programme

Choose toastmaster

Order wedding rings

Draft seating plan

3-1 month before

Send reminders to non-responders

Confirm numbers with catering

Finalise seating plan

Create wedding day timeline

Final dress fitting

Plan transport

Prepare speeches and songs

1 week – 1 day before

Confirm all vendors

Pack wedding day kit

Check weather forecast

Print seating plan

Charge cameras and phones

Relax – you've got this! 💍

Helpful tips

Start with the budget

Book venue and photographer first

Digital invitations save time and money

Delegate tasks to best man/maid of honour

Remember to enjoy the process!

Complete Wedding Checklist

A good wedding checklist is the difference between stress-free planning and chaos.

The first decisions are the most important: budget, date and venue.

With Invy's digital invitations, guests RSVP with one click.

With Invy's planning tools, everything is in one place.

Frequently asked questions

When should you start planning a wedding?

Ideally 12-18 months before. Start with budget, date and venue.

What's most important to book first?

Venue, photographer and catering. They fill up fast.

Can Invy help with wedding planning?

Yes! Invy has a built-in checklist, budget, guest management, seating plan and more.

Wedding budget Seating plan Wedding day timeline

Add the programme directly to your invitation