Once you check off all items in this massive list, you can freely relax and have fun..

9-12 Months before

• Make up your mind on the destination wedding location
• Contact a professional wedding destination planner
• Consult the type of wedding you want (theme, size, services required)
• Set up your budget
• Estimate the number of guests
• Plan a trip to your destination wedding location
• Schedule a meeting with the chosen wedding planner and respected vendors
• Do food and cake trials

6-9 Months before

• Book your wedding venue
• Book vendors
• Book flight and accommodation for you and your family
• Search accommodation for your guests
• Send out save the dates
• Launch a wedding website
• Choose your menu
• Discuss further for the wedding services
• Shop for bridal attire and accessories 
• Choose your bridal party
• Order your wedding invitation

4-6 Months before

• Prepare your passports
• Purchase your wedding rings
• Mail out your wedding invitations

2-3 Months before

• Confirm details with the chosen wedding planner
• Mail out invitations
• Check the wedding itinerary
• Review the floor plan
• Choose your songs for the ceremony, cocktail and reception

1 Month before

• Have your final gown fitting
• Write your vows
• Plan hen and buck parties, and choose the venue

2 Weeks before

• Finalize seating chart and guest list
• Enter RSVP’s into a guest list spreadsheet

When you arrive..

• Enjoy your hen and buck parties
• Do a rehearsal prior to the wedding day
• Have a final meeting with your wedding planner

On the wedding day..

• Give yourself a pat in the back for checking off all the items on this massive list.. Now, relax and have fun!