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Wedding Planning Timeline: The Month-by-Month Countdown

The complete wedding planning timeline to organize your day without forgetting a thing: what to do at 12 months, 6 months, 1 month and during the week of the big day.

By the NUPLY editorial team2 min read

Contents, 7 sections
  1. 12 to 18 months before
  2. 9 to 12 months before
  3. 6 to 9 months before
  4. 3 to 6 months before
  5. 1 to 3 months before
  6. The week and the day of
  7. Track your timeline in the right place

A stress-free wedding is a wedding planned well in advance. A countdown timeline means starting from your wedding date and working backward to slot each task into the right moment. Here is the complete calendar, month by month, so you can move forward without rushing or forgetting anything.

12 to 18 months before

  • Define your wedding vision and your overall budget.
  • Draw up a first guest list (at least the headcount).
  • Book your reception venue and set the date.

9 to 12 months before

6 to 9 months before

  • Choose your florist, decorator and stationery.
  • Book a celebrant for a secular ceremony if needed.
  • Schedule your outfit fittings.

3 to 6 months before

  • Send the invitations and start tracking RSVPs.
  • Do your hair and makeup trials.
  • Fine-tune the menu at the catering tasting.

1 to 3 months before

  • Build your seating plan from the RSVPs.
  • Lock in the precise run of show for the big day with your vendors.
  • Finalize the decor details and on-site stationery.

The week and the day of

  • Confirm timings with every vendor.
  • Prepare an emergency kit and delegate the coordination.
  • On the day: enjoy it, and let a trusted person (or a coordinator) handle the logistics. Keep the ultimate day-of checklist within reach.

Track your timeline in the right place

With NUPLY, you track your tasks, your vendors and your deadlines from a single space, with no scattered spreadsheets. Kick off your planning and find your vendors with NUPLY matching.

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