PlannedToTheVow

Wedding timeline generator

Enter your wedding date. Get every planning task with its own due date, from booking the venue to sending thank-you cards.

How far ahead should you book wedding suppliers?

The suppliers that only work one wedding a day get booked first. Popular venues and photographers often fill their Saturdays a year ahead, so lock those in as soon as you have a date and a budget. Suppliers who can serve several events, like cake makers and rental companies, can wait a few months longer.

Before the dayBook or do
12 months+Budget, guest estimate, venue, photographer
9–12 monthsCaterer, wedding party, officiant, music, dress shopping
6–9 monthsSave-the-dates, florist, hair and makeup, accommodation, cake
3–6 monthsInvitations, rings, rentals, attire for the wedding party
1–3 monthsSend invitations, ceremony plan, fittings, vows
Final monthRSVPs, final numbers, seating plan, final payments

Planning in less than a year?

You can still have everything ready. Start with the tasks marked "Catch up" in your timeline, in order. Venue and photographer come first, because everything else depends on the date and place being fixed.

Questions

Is this timeline free?

Yes. Your ticked tasks are saved in this browser only, so nobody else sees them.

Can I change the tasks or dates?

This free tool uses a standard timeline. To edit tasks, add your own and track budget, payments and guests, use the full Wedding Project Planner spreadsheet.

What if my wedding is less than 12 months away?

Tasks whose ideal date has passed are marked "Catch up". Work through them in order, starting with the venue.