Your Wedding Plan: What to Do Each Month – Wedlift
Planning a wedding can feel like a crazy marathon, where you have no idea how far you’re going, who’s helping, or what problems will pop up. But don’t worry! With a simple plan and Wedlift, you can get everything done without freaking out at the last minute.
Why a Good Plan Helps.
If you don’t have a plan, it’s easy to put things off. You might say, I’ll book the flowers next week, but suddenly it’s two months later. A plan gives you some order and makes sure you don’t miss out on good people to hire. Also, it helps you spread out the costs, so you’re not paying for everything at once.
A Simple 12-Month Wedding List.
Here’s a basic guide for each month. You can change it based on how much time you have before the wedding and how much you want to do yourself.
12 Months Before
Decide on your budget
Pick a date or season
Start looking at places (use Wedlift to find local planners or places)
Make a first list of guests
9–10 Months Before
Book the important people: planner, photographer, food people
Start thinking about the style, theme, and how you want things to look
Send Save-the-Dates (if you want to)
6–8 Months Before
Finish your guest list
Pick your wedding dress and outfits
Book the flowers, music person/DJ, and transportation
Book places for guests from out of town to stay
4–5 Months Before
Order invites
Finish the food menu and cake
Make sure the decorations and theme are set
Hire any extra people you need (photo booth, lights, etc.)
2–3 Months Before
Send out the invites
Meet with everyone you hired to make sure all the details are right
Make a simple schedule for the day
Get any permits you need (if it’s outside or in a strange place)
1 Month Before
Check the final numbers with the food people and the place
Send the seating plan
Final dress fitting
Pack for the honeymoon/wedding weekend
1–2 Weeks Before
Confirm the music, schedule, and what’s happening on the day with your planner
Give the wedding party a list of everyone’s contact information
Do a final check of the place
On The Day
Let your planner (or someone you trust) take care of everything
Relax (seriously) – you did the work
Enjoy your day
How Wedlift Helps
Find People to Hire: Use Wedlift early to find photographers, planners, flower people, and more. All in one place.
Check and Make Sure: You can check out different people, so you can change your plan based on who’s free and when.
Stay Organized: Keep contracts, quotes, and messages in one spot. No need to look through emails or text a bunch of different people.