12+ months
Budget, guest list, date options, venue research, planner or coordinator decisions.
Wedding planning checklist
Wedding Planner Tick List
Create a practical checklist for the months before your wedding. Pick a planning style, guest size, ceremony type, and categories, then edit the tick list for your own day.
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Use the filters to make the list feel closer to your event, then add or remove tasks as your plans change.
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Wedding Planner Tick List by Timeline
A good wedding planner tick list keeps the big decisions near the top and the small details in the right month. Start with budget, guest count, venue, and major vendors. Move into attire, invitations, food, music, decor, and ceremony details once the foundation is set.
6-9 months
Website, save-the-dates, attire, rentals, ceremony outline, florals, and travel blocks.
Final month
Final guest count, vendor confirmations, marriage license, timeline, payments, and day-of bag.
How to Use This Wedding Checklist
- Choose the closest timeline, wedding size, planning style, and focus.
- Turn categories on or off depending on what your wedding needs.
- Add custom tasks for your venue, family, traditions, or vendors.
- Copy, print, or download the tick list when it looks right.
Planning Tips
- Confirm contract deadlines before relying on any general checklist.
- Keep a single source of truth for guest count, vendor contacts, and payments.
- Build a short final-week timeline that vendors and family can actually follow.
- Check local marriage license rules early because requirements vary.
FAQ
What is a wedding planner tick list?
It is a wedding checklist with tick boxes for planning tasks such as budget, venue, vendors, guest list, attire, ceremony, reception, and final-week details.
Can I print the checklist?
Yes. Generate and edit the list, then use the Print button for a cleaner checklist view.
Can I add my own wedding tasks?
Yes. Add a custom task, category, timing, and note from the controls on the left side of the tool.
Is this checklist useful for small weddings?
Yes. Choose Small wedding or Simple planning style to keep the list focused on essentials.
Does this cover legal requirements?
It includes general reminders such as applying for a marriage license, but local rules vary. Check official local requirements for your ceremony location.
Does this replace a wedding planner?
No. It helps you organize tasks. A professional planner, coordinator, venue manager, or legal office may still be useful for complex plans.