Download this printable wedding planning checklist!

Are you getting ready to plan your wedding? It can be overwhelming, we get it. That’s why we’ve got this wedding planning checklist. It’s printable so that you can get copies for those who are contributing.

How did this wedding planning checklist come to be?

Well, we know weddings. This is what we do. But if you’re here planning your first, you might have a lot of questions.

We’ve broken it down into the timings before the wedding. If you’ve got 18 months to go, we got you! The month before the wedding, and all things are happening at once? Don’t worry… we got you.

What can you find on our wedding planning checklist

We’ve thought about all the possibilities for all different weddings. From the big to the small, from destination to local, there’s some tasks and to-dos that are the same across all weddings. We’ve gone out and figured out our most important tasks. These are from our incredibly popular and comprehensive articles, feedback, conversations. From here, we created this wedding planning checklist with one simple goal: to ensure that nothing was left forgotten before your wedding day.

The wedding planning checklist is divided into sections based on where you are in your wedding planning journey. Why did we do this? Well, it creates achievable goals. For those that can barely plan for tomorrow, don’t worry. We’ll give you the tasks directly in front of you. And for the organised bride, you can flip to the back page and start planning for the distant future! This level of detail also helps to create achievable goals for you, and the best thing? They’re already prioritised.

Simply revisit the checklist when you need to, and check off those tasks as they’re completed. Easy, right?

The beautiful checklist includes all the basics so that no matter what type of wedding you are planning to have, no task is forgotten. You can print this checklist and keep it with you throughout your wedding planning! Print off a copy for you, your partner, your mother, bridesmaids and your wedding planning. This can be your wedding bible!

A taste of our free wedding checklist

Before you go ahead and download yet another thing onto your computer, you probably want a little peep at what we’ve got.

Well, if you’re 12 to 18 months out from your wedding celebration, these are the key action items that should be on your list:

• Announce your engagement!

Well, of course! Time to share the good news with your nearest and dearest. Well, not just them. You want to share this news with everyone! Time to announce.

• Have an engagement party

It’s time to pop the champagne, this is your engagement after all! Having an engagement party is the perfect way to kick off celebrations. But if it’s a little out of your budget or your family lives away, don’t make it too big. Just some nibbles and a cheers.

• Download the Easy Weddings app!

When planning your wedding, everyone will have a lot of questions. When, where, what, who? Have all the answers in your pocket on the Easy Weddings’ app. You’ll be able to answer all the questions and show the nosy parkers a little sneak peek.

• Decide on a preferred date

Your anniversary, Valentine’s Day, New Years Eve. Spring, summer, autumn, winter. All of these come into play when you’re selecting your wedding date. Find the time of year you want, the venue you want, and then let it happen from there.

• Set a budget (with Easy Weddings!)

It’s a hard conversation to have, but your budget will help you with your wedding planning. Have the convo early and get it over and done with.

• Book your ceremony venue

Venues book out sometimes years in advance! Once you’ve booked you venue, the rest will be a breeze from here on.

• Book your reception venue and caterers

If you’re planning on having your ceremony in a separate place from your reception, you’ll need to lock those in quick smart, because you’ll have to make sure the dates are aligned. If you need outside caterers to come in, start the research and the menu tasting – yum!

• Book a celebrant

You’ll need someone to do the actual wedding, right? You want to get a celebrant that understands you two as a couple, will tell your love story perfectly and can also give you a bit of advice along the way.

• Choose and order your wedding gown

It’s the most important piece of clothing you’ll buy. Make bookings and enjoy the process. A glass of champagne and a runway show for your mum and bridesmaids – what could be better!

• Book a photographer

Memories to last a lifetime! Make sure your photographer is booked so you can bring your vision to life.

Free comprehensive wedding planning guide for couples

If you’re looking for something with a little more info on things like setting a wedding budget, selecting your wedding date, and when to book your venue and suppliers, download our free planning guide too.