Wedding Planning Checklist
A month-by-month wedding checklist you can tick off as you go — 41 jobs from first budget to the final week. Your ticks save automatically in this browser, and every section links to the free WedCalc tool that does that job.
12+ months to go
10–12 months
8–10 months
6–8 months
4–6 months
2–4 months
1 month to go
The final week
Frequently asked questions
When should I start wedding planning?
Most couples start 12 months out, and this checklist is built on that shape. Starting later is fine — work through the sections in order and compress the early ones; venues and photographers book up first, so they matter most.
What should I book first for a wedding?
The venue, then the photographer — both are one-per-day businesses and the best ones go a year ahead in popular months. Your budget and guest list come before both, because they decide what you can book.
Does this checklist save my progress?
Yes. Ticks are saved in this browser on this device as you go — no account, nothing uploaded. Use the same phone or computer to keep your progress, and print a copy any time.