Wedding Planning Calendar – A handy guide to the next 12 months

Our handy 12 month wedding planning calendar will ensure you don’t miss a thing, whether you’re just engaged or half-way through your planning…

You can also download our fantastic FREE big day planning tools from our downloads page here.

12 MONTHS
	Tell everyone! Set a budget Decide on a date Send out save the date cards Start looking at dresses Book your venue and registrar Buy your first copy of Wedding Ideas!
11 MONTHS
	Choose the main attendants Start looking for bridesmaids’ dresses Book your main suppliers like the photographer, florist and videographer Book a wedding planner if you’ve budgeted for one
10 MONTHS
	Start a scrapbook of flower and decoration ideas Begin your beauty regime and regular exercise plan
9 MONTHS
	Start looking for your acccessories, especially if you want bespoke pieces made Order your shoes as you’ll need them for your dress fittings
8 MONTHS
	Order your stationery Make a rough first draft of your guest list Confirm all your suppliers and make a note of when payments need to be made Book your evening entertainment and pianist for the ceremony
7 MONTHS
	Take a break from the planning and get away for a romantic weekend with your h2b Chat with other b2bs on the Wedding Ideas’ forum to check you haven’t missed anything!
6 MONTHS
	Ask your groom to start looking for suits for the guys Tell the registrar about your music and readings so they can be approved
5 months
	Buy your wedding underwear Have your first dress fitting with shoes Order your wedding cars or transport
4 MONTHS
	Confirm the outfits for your groomsmen Order your cake Book your hair and make-up artist and have an initial trial Choose a gift list
3 MONTHS
	Send out the invitations Order your favours Have a second hair trial and deep conditioning treatment Organise thank you presents for the main bridal party Visit the Wedding Ideas Shop for more ideas
1-2 MONTHS
	Final dress fitting Ask your chief bridesmaid to organise your hen party Confirm speeches have been written! Chase unanswered invites Confirm the table plan Buy a guestbook Write a shot list for the photographer. Use our fab FREE photography list planner here Have your final hair colour Confirm the suit hire
ON THE DAY
	Relax and enjoy yourself! Delegate everything to your bridesmaids and take a few moments on your own with your new husband to reflect on how amazing the day has been Send your wedding pictures to Wedding Ideas and tell us all about your big day here!