Planning timeline

12+ months

Align budget ranges, guest-count ballpark, and season preferences.

9–12 months

Secure venue and photographer if they are priorities; open a shared planning doc.

6–9 months

Catering, attire, lodging for out-of-town guests; draft a ceremony outline.

3–6 months

Invitations, seating starting points, and day-of roles.

1–3 months

Finalize vendors and share logistics with the wedding party.

Week of

Confirm counts, weather backups, and a single vendor point of contact.