Just get engaged and unsure of where to even begin planning your wedding" Having a detailed, month-by-month plan will help you think about the big picture, get a budget together, and get organized to say your “I do’s” in approximately one year. Ready to get your planning started" Here’s our ultimate 12-month wedding planning timeline.
12 Months Before the Wedding
The beginning stages of your wedding planning are all about big picture details?the when, the where, and the “how much we are going to pay for this"”
Establish the Budget
The biggest and most important detail to determine first is the budget. The budget will guide you through decisions of what venue you can afford, how many guests to invite, and how much to spend on your dress. (Unsure of what you should budget for your wedding" We’ve got some tips on breaking down the wedding budget here.) Tour Venues and Book

Once you’ve narrowed your wedding budget down to a definite number, start touring venues or browsing online and calling for quotes if you’re getting married out of state or out of the country. When it comes to choosing your wedding date?although it would be nice to pick a date to get married and then choose a venue?your wedding date usually chooses itself based on the availability of the venue that you want to book.
11 Months Before the Wedding
Hire a Wedding Planner
If you’re planning on using a professional wedding planner, n...