Wedding Planning Checklist
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12-18 Months Before
- Set your budget and determine guest count
- Choose your wedding date and venue
- Book your photographer and videographer
- Start looking for your wedding dress
- Book your wedding DJ and entertainment
- Create your wedding website
6-12 Months Before
- Send save-the-dates
- Book your florist and cake designer
- Choose your bridal party
- Plan your honeymoon
- Book accommodation for guests
- Start planning your ceremony music
3-6 Months Before
- Send out wedding invitations
- Finalise your menu and bar options
- Book transportation
- Schedule hair and makeup trials
- Plan your reception timeline with your DJ
- Order wedding rings
1-3 Months Before
- Finalise guest count and seating plan
- Confirm all vendor details
- Plan your first dance and special songs
- Write your vows
- Schedule final venue walkthrough
- Plan your wedding day timeline
1 Week Before
- Confirm final guest count
- Pack for your honeymoon
- Prepare wedding day emergency kit
- Finalise payment with vendors
- Get a good night's sleep!
Wedding Day
- Eat a good breakfast
- Allow extra time for everything
- Delegate tasks to trusted friends/family
- Take moments to breathe and enjoy
- Trust your vendors - they're the experts
- Have the time of your life!
Expert Tips from Tony
Start with Entertainment Early
Your DJ and entertainment sets the tone for your entire day. Book early to secure the best professionals and ensure they understand your vision.
Create a Realistic Timeline
Work with your DJ to create a timeline that allows for natural flow. Rushing between events creates stress for everyone.
Plan for the Unexpected
Have backup plans for weather, delays, and last-minute changes. A good DJ will help you adapt seamlessly.