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The Wedding Planner
After your engagement, you don’t have to feel overwhelmed by your new set of tasks. A thoughtful plan and wedding timeline will help you to prepare for your very special day.
You’re Engaged….Now What?!
- Determine Your Budget.
- Create a Guest List.
- Choose a Wedding Date.
- Research and Select a Venue.
- Hire a Wedding Planner (if desired).
- Plan Your Wedding Theme and Style.
- Book Key Vendors (caterer, photographer, florist, etc.).
- Send Save-the-Dates/Invitations.
- Organize the Ceremony Details.
- Schedule a Rehearsal.
- Finalize the Day-of Timeline.
- Enjoy Your Special Day!
Online Wedding Tools
There are plenty of tools to get started with your wedding planning. One example of a tool to help with your wedding vendors is Honeybook. Honeybook can be used to manage your wedding events and vendors.
In 2025, there is no shortage of resources to help plan your wedding well. Although there are typically at least small surprises that introduce themselves as we move forward with our wedding countdown, there are many services that we can employ to expect the unexpected. Wedding blogs are also very helpful as you can search any topic you need an answer for and find immediate answers that will be helpful. They will have wedding tips for questions that you may not think anyone would ever have an answer for.
Wedding Checklist
A good wedding checklist will include event planning, wedding party planning, a budget, securing your wedding venue(s), seating chart, invitations, and guest list. There are many things to consider when making your wedding planning checklist, but this is a great start to work on.
Be sure that you have a wedding day itinerary for your wedding plans, a list of wedding tasks for our beautiful wedding, and a wedding day timeline to help make everything go as smoothly as possible for your big day.
Wedding Website
Wedding websites are not new, but they have come a long way. Today, wedding websites are more autopilot than manual.
How do I organize my Wedding Planner?
There are several types of wedding planners that you can use. The Wedistry app is one of those choices. You can use Wedistry for Wedding Parties on the App Store.
What About Budget?
Your wedding budget is one of the most important things you can do with your spouse-to-be. Deciding on a wedding budget that works for you will help you to focus on other parts of your wedding that need attention. When you finalize this very important step, it will help to reduce your stress for the journey ahead.
Of course, be prepared to update your budget as necessary leading up to your wedding day. There will always be something to look out for on your wedding checklists.
Determine Your Wedding Style
One of the most fun things about planning a wedding is including your wedding style. Your style is unique to you and your spouse-to-be. Include what gives you joy and makes you feel at home. Your style is great for photos, but remember that it also helps to set the tone for the wedding.
Dream weddings are the ones that include your personal touches, such as your color palette, preferred floral arrangements, and colored wedding dresses.
From backyard weddings to destination weddings to sanctuary weddings, this is your opportunity to introduce your personality to the wedding experience. Your dream celebration is right around the corner, including all your favorite designs.
Think About Dates (and Seasons)
As you approach your wedding day and start going down your wedding checklists, think about the best dates for your wedding events. Depending on your region, you will also want to consider any venue changes or plans according to weather or other factors.
Although it’s very rare, you want to be prepared if something falls through with one of your wedding vendors and you need to reschedule or use a backup venue. A solid wedding planning process will help prevent any mishaps for your upcoming wedding by giving you several options to call upon.
When you are a couple of months from each event, it’s a good time to check in with your venue coordinator to ensure everything is on track for you. Also, check your guest list for each event to help everyone stay on the same page leading up to your events.
