Services

Wedding Planners
Day-of Coordinators
Wedding Consultants (Brokers, budgeting)
Destination Wedding Planner
Elopement Coordinators
Venue Coordinators

Wedding Designers
Floral Designers | Florists
Decorators
Balloon Artists
Lighting Designers
Graphic Designers

Tailors | Seamstress
Bridal Hair Stylists
Cosmetologists
Barbers
Makeup Artists
Nail Technicians
Spa Services (Pre-wedding)

Wedding Photographers
Wedding Videographers
Drone Videographers
Engagement | Portrait Photographers
Boudoir | Maternity Photographers
Live Painters (Optional)

DJs
Live Bands
Ceremony Musicians (harpist, string quartet, pianist)
MCs (Master of Ceremonies)
Audio | Visual Technicians
Dance Instructors (first dance, quince choreography)
Fireworks | Special Effects specialists

Caterers
Bartending Services
Food Truck vendors
Beverage vendors
Cake Designers | Bakers
Dessert Bar vendors (macarons, cupcakes, etc.)
Coffee Carts | Chai Carts | Mobile Baristas
Ice Cream | Gelato Carts

Invitation Designers
Save-the-Date Printing
Calligraphers
Graphic Designers
Guestbook Designers
Thank-You Cards Printing

Limo Services
Valet Parking Services
Drivers
Party Bus Providers
Shuttle Transportation Vendors

Website Designers | Developers
Content Creators
Custom Neon Sign Vendors

Custom Favor Vendors
Welcome Bag | Gift Bag Vendors

Wedding Officiants
Religious Leaders
Marriage License Services
Ceremony Musicians

Event Staffing Agencies
Servers | Waitstaffs
Security Staffs
Clean-up Crews
Setup | Teardown Crews
Guest Managers
Daycare | Babysitters | Petsitters

Smart Event Planning DIY

#1 Engagement (12-18 months before)

1. Announce your engagement to family and friends
2. Get ring resized and insured
3. Set a preliminary budget
4. Start a wedding planner (binder or digital)
5. Create a vision board or mood board
6. Draft a rough guest list
7. Hire a wedding planner (if using one)
8. Choose preferred wedding date range

#2 12-14 months before

1. Tour and book ceremony & reception venues
2. Finalize the wedding date
3. Choose your wedding party
4. Create a wedding website
5. Research & book key vendors: Photographer Videographer Caterer Entertainment (band or DJ)

#3 10-12 months before

1. Shop for wedding dress
2. Schedule dress fittings
3. Reserve hotel room blocks for guests
4. Send “Save-the-Dates”
5. Book: Florist Officiant Wedding rentals (tables, chairs, etc.)
6. Start honeymoon research

#4 8-10 months before

1. Design & order invitations
2. Finalize guest list
3. Plan engagement shoot
4. Schedule hair & makeup trials
5. Set up gift registry
6. Order bridesmaid dresses & groomsmen attire

#5 6-8 months before

1. Book: Transportation (shuttle, limo) Cake baker
2. Start premarital counseling (optional)
3. Finalize honeymoon destination & book travel
4. Begin working on ceremony details
5. Start DIY decor or signage (if applicable)

#6 4-6 months before

1. Choose wedding vows or write your own
2. Plan ceremony & reception seating layout
3. Order: Favors Welcome bags Signage
5. Schedule final tastings with caterer
6. Buy wedding rings
7. Confirm timeline with all vendors

#7 2-4 months before

1. Send formal invitations
2. Final dress fitting
3. Schedule spa appointments
4. Plan bachelor/bachelorette parties
5. Apply for marriage license (based on local rules)
6. Finalize ceremony & reception music

#8 1-2 months before

1. Create a day-of timeline
2. Confirm headcount and provide final numbers to caterer
3. Break in wedding shoes
4. Write speeches & vows
5. Prepare vendor tips & final payments
6. Create shot list for photographer/videographer

#9 1-2 weeks before

1. Confirm all details with vendors
2. Print place cards, menus, and programs
3. Pack emergency kit (band-aids, sewing kit, etc.)
4. Pack for the honeymoon
5. Arrange for someone to collect gifts & decor after the event
6. Get beauty treatments (facials, waxing, etc.)

#10 Wedding week

1. Attend rehearsal & rehearsal dinner
2. Drop off items at venue
3. Get nails done
4. Steam dress & outfits
5. Try to relax and sleep well!

#11 Wedding day

1. Eat breakfast & stay hydrated
2. Follow your timeline
3. Soak in every moment!
4. Celebrate with loved ones

#12 After the wedding

1. Send thank-you notes
2. Clean and preserve dress
3. Clean and return rentals
4. Leave reviews for vendors
5. Share wedding photos
6. Enjoy your honeymoon!