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!​






