Skip the potential boredom of creating your own to-do list by copying the below complete wedding checklist and focus on the fun of planning your big day.
Wedding checklist: 11 to 12 months until your wedding
Notify your local council of your intention to get married (to make sure it will be legal)
Create a wedding guest list (number of guests is crucial for venue booking)
Define your wedding venue wants then search and book
Secure your wedding date
Decide on a catering option and book external caterers if needed
10 months until your wedding
Book wedding reception entertainment
Research and book photographers
Choose your groomsmen (ushers) and bridesmaids
Start the wedding dress and wedding suit search
Book your makeup artist and hairdressers
9 months until your wedding
Block-book wedding guest accommodation at a nearby hotel (if there is none at your venue)
Create a wedding guest list tracker and request addresses
Create 'save the dates' and send them out
Book bridal transport (and guest transport if needed)
7 - 8 months until your wedding
Select a cake maker and book in a tasting
Select bridesmaid dresses
Find a suit hire company for your groomsmen (ushers)
Confirm the 'night before your wedding' accommodation plan with your bridal party and close family
Agree on menu items with your venue or external caterers
6 months until your wedding
Create the wedding invitations and send these out
Book a wedding florist to make your bouquets, buttonholes and ceremony decorations.
5 months until your wedding
Collate wedding guest responses and answer any guest queries
Select bridal accessories; veil, shoes and jewellery
3- 4 months until your wedding
Create a wedding seating plan
Send menu and seating plan to venue and external caterers
Create place cards and any other stationery items for the day
Source or create wedding favours
Start wedding dress fittings
2 months until your wedding
Select ceremony specific details; music, readings and readers, witnesses and vowels
Make reception playlist and email DJ or band if needed
Buy gifts for the wedding party (groomsmen, bridesmaids and future parents in law)
Recommended time for Stag and Hen do
Wedding checklist: 1 month to go until your wedding
Check-in with all suppliers and make payments as required. Confirm details for the day including delivery of items and set up
Final dress fitting and check all bridal accessories are complete
Underwear shopping for the wedding night
1 week until your wedding
Pick up your wedding dress
Check the bridal party have a clear running order of the day
2 days until your wedding
Manicure/pedicure if required
Shave/haircut for the groom
Last hair wash for the bride
Pack overnight items
1 day until your wedding
Pick up fresh flowers if needed for confetti
Meet bridal party for the 'night before' plans
Relax and go to sleep early
Prepare a good breakfast for the morning
Wedding checklist for your big day
Relax and enjoy being pampered
Make sure to eat well (you may miss a lot of the food at your wedding)
Pass your phone to someone trusted to answer any texts from friends/family