Complete Wedding Planning Toolkit

Page 1 of 5 — 18-Month Wedding Countdown
A practical planning timeline from start to finish

18–15 months

15–12 months

12–9 months

9–6 months

6–3 months

3–1 months

Last 2 weeks

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Page 2 of 5 — Vendor Directory + Budget Tracker
Quotes, deposits, balances, and actual spend
Vendor TypeCompanyContact NamePhoneEmailPrice QuotedDeposit PaidBalance DueContract Signed ✓Notes
Venue
Photographer
Videographer
Caterer
Florist
DJ/Band
Officiant
Hair
Makeup
Transportation
Wedding Cake
Coordinator
CategoryBudgetedActualDifferenceNotes
Venue
Photographer
Videographer
Caterer
Florist
DJ/Band
Officiant
Hair
Makeup
Transportation
Wedding Cake
Coordinator
Rings
Dress
Invitations
Honeymoon
Misc

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Page 3 of 5 — Guest RSVP Tracker
Track invitations, meals, gifts, and thank-you notes
#Guest Name+1 NameEmailPhoneRSVP Sent ✓RSVP Received ✓Attending Y/NMeal ChoiceDietary NotesGift ✓Thank You ✓
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Total invited

Attending

Declined

Awaiting

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Page 4 of 5 — Day-Of Timeline
30-minute wedding day schedule
TimeWhat's HappeningLocationWho's ResponsibleNotes
5:00 AM
5:30 AM
6:00 AMHair + makeup begins
6:30 AM
7:00 AM
7:30 AM
8:00 AM
8:30 AM
9:00 AM
9:30 AM
10:00 AMPhotographer arrives for getting-ready shots
10:30 AM
11:00 AM
11:30 AM
12:00 PMLunch delivered to bridal suite
12:30 PM
1:00 PM
1:30 PM
2:00 PMCeremony begins
2:30 PM
3:00 PMCocktail hour
3:30 PM
4:00 PM
4:30 PM
5:00 PMReception doors open
5:30 PMGrand entrance
6:00 PMDinner service
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
7:30 PMFirst dances + toasts
8:00 PMOpen dancing
8:30 PM
9:00 PM
9:30 PM
10:00 PMLast dance + sendoff
10:30 PM
11:00 PM
VendorCell phone
Venue manager
Photographer
Caterer
DJ/Band
Coordinator
Transportation

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Page 5 of 5 — Post-Wedding Checklist
Thank-you notes, admin tasks, and honeymoon confirmations
GuestGiftNote Sent DateMailed ✓

Name Change Checklist

☐ Social Security
☐ DMV/License
☐ Passport
☐ Bank accounts
☐ Credit cards
☐ Employer/HR
☐ Insurance
☐ Voter registration
☐ USPS address update
☐ Subscriptions
☐ Utilities
☐ Doctor/Dentist
☐ Pharmacy
☐ Retirement accounts
☐ Investment accounts
☐ Professional licenses
☐ Gym membership
☐ Airline loyalty programs
☐ Streaming services
☐ School/alumni records

Marriage Certificate

Received ✓ ________   Copies made ________

Vendor Review Reminders

VendorPlatform2 weeks after weddingCompleted ✓
Venue
Photographer
Florist
Caterer
DJ
Hair + Makeup
BookingProviderConfirmation #Notes
Flight
Hotel
Rental car
Activity 1
Activity 2
Airport transfer