Your wedding planning starts here

Newly engaged? Start with three decisions.

Talk about the feeling you want your wedding to have, a comfortable spending limit, and an approximate guest count. These choices help you compare venues and quotes on the same basis. A smaller celebration, a destination wedding and a large local reception will need different plans.

Once you have a date and venue, use the checklist to organize bookings. Keep written quotes in your budget, take the vendor questions to meetings, and build your timeline with the people who will deliver the day.

Already partway through?

Open the checklist and tick off what you have done. The suggested stages are a starting point, not a test. For a shorter engagement, combine stages and prioritize availability, guest communication and the suppliers you care about most.

Ready to find your people?

Use your plans to make a focused shortlist. Compare portfolios and package details, then confirm your date directly with each business.