6-Month Wedding Planning Checklist: Step-by-Step Timeline

6-Month Wedding Planning Checklist: Step-by-Step Timeline

By Olivia Chen · May 29, 2026

6-Month Wedding Planning Checklist

A six-month timeline is tight but achievable with disciplined planning. This checklist breaks every task into manageable weekly goals.

6 Months Out: Foundation

Set your overall budget and stick to it
Book your venue (this drives all other decisions)
Hire a wedding planner or day-of coordinator
Start your guest list

4-5 Months Out: Key Vendors

Book photographer, videographer, and caterer
Choose your wedding party and send save-the-dates
Start dress shopping (alterations take 8-12 weeks)

2-3 Months Out: Details

Send formal invitations
Finalize menu and do a tasting
Book florist and finalize centerpieces
Create your wedding day timeline

1 Month Out: Final Push

Confirm all vendor contracts
Final dress fitting
Get marriage license
Write vows and plan ceremony readings