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💍 Wedding Planning Checklist 2025

Plan the perfect celebration with this complete Wedding Planning Checklist for 2025 — from venue booking and vendor coordination to legal paperwork and day-of essentials.

Planning a wedding can feel overwhelming — but with the right checklist, it's manageable and even fun!

Use this step-by-step guide to navigate through every phase of your wedding planning journey.

🧠 Frequently Asked Questions

Ideally, start planning 12–18 months before your desired wedding date to ensure availability of venues and vendors.

Estimate your total budget, prioritize spending (venue, food, attire), and allocate funds accordingly. Leave room for unexpected costs.

It depends on your budget and time. A planner can reduce stress and coordinate vendors, but DIY planning is totally possible.

The venue should be your first major booking, as it sets the date and tone for the rest of your planning.

Send save-the-dates 6–8 months in advance and invitations about 8–10 weeks before the wedding.

Use a digital RSVP tool or wedding website to track responses and send reminders to guests who haven’t replied.

Safety pins, sewing kit, tissues, pain relievers, stain remover, breath mints, and backup makeup are great items to include.

It’s thoughtful but optional. Consider it for out-of-town guests or if the venue is remote.

Plan early, delegate tasks, communicate clearly with vendors, and focus on what truly matters: celebrating your love.

Have a detailed timeline, assign someone to manage vendors, and ensure everyone knows their roles in advance.

This wedding checklist covers budgeting, vendors, outfits, paperwork, and day-of essentials to ensure nothing is missed before you say ‘I do’.

Also check out our Bridal Shower Checklist and Wedding Day Emergency Kit for more helpful guides.

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