Wedding Checklist for Every Stage of Planning
This wedding checklist guides you through every task from the first big decisions to the final thank-you notes, so nothing slips through the cracks. Set your wedding date and the tool shows a countdown and highlights the planning phase you should focus on right now.
The to-do list is organized into 8 timeline phases, from 12+ months before all the way through to after the wedding day. Every default task comes with a built-in tip, and you can add your own custom tasks to any phase to match your culture, traditions, and plans. Whether you are organizing a large formal celebration or an intimate gathering, it covers the universal steps that apply across traditions.
How to Use the Wedding Checklist
Set your wedding date
Click the Wedding Date field to open the calendar and pick your date. The tool shows a countdown in months and days, then highlights and opens the phase you should be working on now.
Work through your tasks
Click any phase header to expand it, then check off tasks as you finish them. Each phase shows its own mini progress bar and completion count, and the overall progress bar tracks every phase at once.
Open the task tips
Click the info icon next to any default task to reveal practical advice — what to consider, which questions to ask vendors, and common mistakes to avoid.
Add your own tasks
Use the input at the bottom of any phase to add a custom task. Custom tasks can be checked off and deleted, and they count toward your overall progress. Your work saves automatically as you go.
Features
8 Timeline Phases
A complete planning journey from 12+ months before through the wedding day and the wrap-up tasks afterward.
Wedding Date & Countdown
Set your date with a calendar picker and see the time remaining in months and days. The countdown turns red inside the final two weeks.
Current Phase Highlight
Based on your date, the tool detects which phase you are in, marks it with a Current badge, and opens it so you know exactly where to focus.
Progress Tracking
An overall progress bar shows your total percentage and task count, while each phase has its own bar and completion count. Finished phases turn green.
Built-in Task Tips
Every default task includes a detailed tip with practical advice on what to consider, questions to ask, budget notes, and timing — like a wedding planner in your pocket.
Custom Tasks
Add your own tasks to any phase to personalize the list for your traditions and plans. Custom tasks can be checked off, deleted, and counted in your progress.
Reset Anytime
Clear all checked and custom tasks with the Reset button. You confirm before anything is deleted, and your wedding date stays in place.
Works for Any Wedding
Tasks are written to apply across cultures and traditions, so the checklist fits a formal celebration or an intimate gathering alike.
Saved Automatically
Your checklist, custom tasks, and date are saved in your browser as you work, with optional sync to your account when you are signed in.
Dark Mode
A polished dark theme is built in for comfortable planning late at night.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I start my wedding checklist?
Most couples start about 12 or more months out, which is the first phase here — that is when you set a budget, choose a date, and book a venue. If your wedding is sooner, just set your date and the tool highlights the phase you should be working on right now.
What if my wedding is less than 12 months away?
Set your wedding date and the tool detects which of the eight phases you are in, marks it Current, and opens it for you. You can still review earlier phases and work through any leftover tasks at an accelerated pace — the checklist adapts to your timeline.
What's on a basic wedding checklist?
The phases cover the core of wedding planning: budget, date, guest list, and venue first; then photographer, caterer, music, florist, attire, and officiant; then invitations, transportation, honeymoon, cake, decor, and favors; followed by tastings, fittings, rings, and the ceremony program; final confirmations and the marriage license; last-minute prep; the wedding day itself; and post-wedding tasks like thank-you notes and preserving your attire.
What order do you book wedding vendors in?
The timeline sequences it for you. Lock the venue and date first, then book the vendors that get reserved earliest — photographer and videographer, caterer, music, and florist around 9 to 12 months out. Invitations, transportation, and the cake come next, with hair, makeup, and rings in the months before. Open each task's tip for guidance on what to ask before you sign.
When should I apply for the marriage license and send invitations?
Both sit in the right phases with tips attached. Invitations typically go out 6 to 8 weeks before the wedding (about 12 weeks for a destination wedding), with an RSVP deadline 3 to 4 weeks out. The marriage license falls in the 1 to 3 months phase — check your local rules, since processing time, required documents, waiting periods, and expiration dates vary by jurisdiction.
Can I use this checklist for a wedding in any country?
Yes. The default tasks are written to apply across cultures and traditions — for example, "wedding attire" rather than a specific garment. For anything specific to your culture or religion, add your own steps with the custom task feature on any phase.
Will my progress be saved if I close the browser?
Yes. Your checked tasks, custom tasks, and wedding date are saved automatically in your browser, so you can close the page and return anytime to continue. If you sign in, your checklist also syncs to your account so you can continue on another device.
How do I start over?
Click the Reset button at the top. It clears all checked tasks and custom tasks after you confirm, so nothing is deleted by accident. Your wedding date is preserved so the countdown and current phase stay in place.
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