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The 12-Month Wedding Planning Checklist
What to book when — from venue to thank-you notes.
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The 12-Month Wedding Planning Checklist
What to book when — from venue to thank-you notes.
Claire Holt7 min read
June Park
Eli Brooks
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THE YEAR AHEAD
Book the big things first. Then breathe.
12 months
Budget, guest list, venue, date.
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Photographer, caterer, planner.
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Attire, florist, music.
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Invitations, cake, rentals.
1 month
Final headcount and timeline.
The day
Breathe. Eat something. Enjoy.
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The 12-month checklist kept us sane. We printed it and taped it to the fridge.
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