Wedding planning guide

Timeline

1. 1

   12 months out

   Foundation

   • Set the budget and priorities together
   • Lock the date and venue
   • Decide guest count and event style
   • Decide whether you want a planner
2. 2

   6–9 months out

   Core vendors

   • Book the photographer
   • Book the videographer
   • Book entertainment (band, mariachi, DJ)
   • Meet with florists and decor
3. 3

   3–6 months out

   Details

   • Finalize catering and tasting
   • Order attire and start fittings
   • Send invitations
   • Order the cake
4. 4

   Final month

   Execution

   • Send day-of timeline to every vendor
   • Complete final vendor payments
   • Confirm arrival times
   • Finalize seating chart

Who to book

• Wedding photographersBook 6–9 months out
• Wedding videographersBook 6–9 months out
• Wedding DJsBook 4–6 months out
• Wedding bandsBook 6–12 months out
• MariachiBook 3–6 months out