Here’s the Ultimate Wedding Checklist with square checkboxes to help you stay organised and ensure your special day runs smoothly. You can print this out or use it digitally for easy tracking.

12+ Months Before the Wedding

• ☐ Set your wedding budget
• ☐ Choose a wedding date
• ☐ Create a guest list estimate
• ☐ Book your wedding venue
• ☐ Hire a wedding planner (if needed)
• ☐ Choose your wedding theme and style
• ☐ Book your ceremony location
• ☐ Research and book key vendors (photographer, videographer, caterer, florist, etc.)
• ☐ Begin dress and suit shopping

9–12 Months Before the Wedding

• ☐ Send save-the-date cards
• ☐ Finalise your guest list
• ☐ Book your entertainment (band/DJ)
• ☐ Reserve accommodation for guests
• ☐ Arrange transportation (if needed)
• ☐ Choose your bridal party
• ☐ Research honeymoon destinations
• ☐ Start designing your wedding website

6–9 Months Before the Wedding

• ☐ Finalise your wedding dress and accessories
• ☐ Select bridesmaids’ and groomsmen’s attire
• ☐ Book hair and makeup artists
• ☐ Choose and order wedding invitations
• ☐ Confirm your florist and flower arrangements
• ☐ Plan the menu and schedule a tasting with your caterer
• ☐ Finalise your honeymoon plans and book travel
• ☐ Schedule engagement photos

3–6 Months Before the Wedding

• ☐ Send out wedding invitations
• ☐ Finalise your ceremony and reception details
• ☐ Confirm all vendor contracts
• ☐ Purchase wedding rings
• ☐ Create a wedding day timeline
• ☐ Book any additional rentals (chairs, linens, decor)
• ☐ Plan and book rehearsal dinner
• ☐ Write your vows (if personalised)
• ☐ Arrange fittings for attire

1–3 Months Before the Wedding

• ☐ Confirm guest RSVPs
• ☐ Finalise your seating chart
• ☐ Have final fittings for wedding attire
• ☐ Confirm hair and makeup trials
• ☐ Purchase gifts for the bridal party and parents
• ☐ Break in your wedding shoes
• ☐ Plan your ceremony programme
• ☐ Finalise your wedding playlist with the DJ or band
• ☐ Confirm honeymoon packing list

2–4 Weeks Before the Wedding

• ☐ Follow up with all vendors to confirm details
• ☐ Prepare wedding favours
• ☐ Pack an emergency kit (safety pins, tissues, plasters, etc.)
• ☐ Confirm final guest count with the caterer
• ☐ Create a photo shot list for your photographer
• ☐ Schedule a final venue walkthrough
• ☐ Practice your first dance
• ☐ Delegate day-of tasks to the wedding party

1 Week Before the Wedding

• ☐ Pick up wedding dress and suits
• ☐ Confirm timing and logistics with all vendors
• ☐ Pack for your honeymoon
• ☐ Ensure all payments to vendors are made
• ☐ Assemble a wedding day survival kit (painkillers, snacks, mints, etc.)
• ☐ Write a thank-you note for your vendors
• ☐ Take some time to relax and de-stress

On the Wedding Day

• ☐ Eat a healthy breakfast
• ☐ Stay hydrated
• ☐ Get ready with your bridal party
• ☐ Follow your timeline and delegate tasks
• ☐ Have your marriage licence ready
• ☐ Enjoy every moment of your special day!

This checklist covers every step from planning to the big day, ensuring nothing is overlooked. Simply tick off each box as you go!