Wedding planning is a hundred small decisions in the right order. This checklist sequences them by stage — from booking the venue a year out to the emergency kit someone carries on the day — so you always know what’s next.
Most couples start 10–12 months out — venue and date first, since everything else depends on them. This checklist is staged so you can work through it at your own pace without missing a deadline.
What gets forgotten on the wedding day?
The license, the rings, vendor tips and phone chargers are classic misses. The Day-Of section exists so someone in the wedding party can confirm every one before the ceremony.