2 year wedding planning timeline.

I never found a two year timeline, so I just went by a one year timeline and did things when I wanted to. I made sure to book most major vendors 14 to 16 months before my wedding, though. I didn't spread things out over 2 years because I wanted most everything done months before my wedding. So I could be relaxed.

Honestly? I didn't follow a timeline really at all. We just started planning and everything fell into place.

Venue first, then photog, DJ, etc. We probably did a few things early, but our vendors were all booking for our date, so it didn't matter. The only thing we have left now is the guys attire, and if FH wasn't such a procrastinator, that would be done already too!

We haven’t followed a timeline either. We just prioritized booking our vendors and have gone done the list at our own pace. Booking early can also be a bonus to lock in current prices!

Why not just use the WW checklist tool? It creates to-do deadlines for you based on your wedding date, but you cam adjust the dates. I loved their checklist! TheKnot has an even better checklist but their app sucks.

I started planning 14 months out and found that lots of venues and photographers (ie vendors that could only accommodate one wedding per day) were already booked, so I would prioritize those 2 things. Maybe caterer next. Do the rest when you feel like it. I have also found that waiting a while to execute an idea after deciding on something like a decor element is a good idea because your vision may change over time. Good luck!

There are timelines to follow?? But seriously, I don't think you can do bookings and whatnot too early, so just do what feels comfortable and natural.

My FH and I are having 21 months engagement and we are finally tying the knot in May. We booked our venue and catering 18 months before our wedding date (but 2 weekends were already taken by other couples for May... ). Like Nas said, I think it's better to have major vendors booked beforehand then follow 12 months plan. Good luck!

I use the checklist here on wedding wire. It spreads out considering your date. It's more conservative than the knot, which wants me to do everything like right now. But they are very useful and keeps me on track. I sometimes have no clue what i should be doing by when.

We also didn't follow a timeline. I just knew venue was first so that we could have an official date in mind. After the venue came the photographer (I was researching different photographers alongside venues but didn't book until we figured out which state we were getting married in), then catering since that was exclusive to the venue. I reached out to florists in the area and didn't intend to book until about a year out but I only really liked one florist and decided to pay the deposit to keep her for our wedding. At the moment, all we're missing is music but the ceremony/cocktail hour musician doesn't book until at least a year out and we're in talks with the DJ, set to hire him in the new year.

I also agree that it's best to have your major vendors booked before the year mark that way you're able to have all of your preferred vendors and not trying to scrounge someone up because it's getting too late.

Only semi-bad thing is since the major parts are booked, I feel impatient for the wedding to come now but it'll fade once I get busier with work and school.

Here is what I did - Engaged in June 2016, wedding date is July 2018:

Summer of 2016 (2 years out)

-Booked venue (including catering), DJ, photographer, and church

-Had a rough idea of wedding party attendants

-Rough guest list (to see what size venue we would need)

Summer of 2017 (1 year out)

-Took engagement photos

-Finalized guest list

-Booked florist, cake bakery, hotel block, and transportation

-Started on wedding website

-Asked wedding party (a little early, I know)

-Bought wedding dress

Fall of 2017 (8-10 months out)

-Set menu with venue

-Ordered all stationary (save the dates, invitations, menu cards, etc.)

-Purchased wedding bands (Black Friday FTW!)

-Shopped for men's attire

-Booked hair/makeup salon

Winter/Spring of 2018 (4-6 months out - what we are planning to do)

-Shop for bridesmaids dresses (online)

-Decide on men's attire

-Work on playlist for DJ (his request)

-Plan honeymoon (some is already planned)

-Register for shower gifts (shower is two months before the wedding - thrown by my mom)

-Plan ceremony with priest

I'm sure I'm missing things, but we wanted to get the major vendors booked ASAP. This way we can tailor the rest of our budget around the things that were important to us.

I haven't been following a timeline at all. I'm 13 months out. I've honestly barely looked at one. We booked our venue about 17 months out. I tried on dresses already, we have a lot of major vendors booked (caterer, DJ, DOC, officiant, photographer) I have colors picked, we got quotes for our rehearsal dinner, I bought save the dates (waiting to send them out). We have been slowly buying decor and pricing flowers. I think if you are comfortable with booking things go ahead and do it, especially if you're getting married during a popular time of year. You can wait to buy decor or wait for sales but venues and other vendors can book fast so when you have the money, book it.

Edit: Always have a guest list and budget figured out first, of course.

We're having a 22 month engagement. It's been nice because I've been doing things at my own pace, and have been able to walk away whenever I get stressed/bored with planning.

2 years: Looked online at venues & requested information to narrow down our search. Set a comfortable budget & tentative guest list. Based on the average package pricing from these venues we made some cuts to our guest list. Mostly we just enjoyed being engaged & started to set aside money for our deposits.

18 mo to 1 year out: Looked at venues in person. When we booked our venue in July, they only had 1 Saturday in May 2018 still available, so that's how we got our date. I'd jump on venue as soon as you have the money for your deposits. Then I'd focus on your big vendors like caterer (if not included with venue), photographer, videographer, and DJ since they usually only have 1 wedding/day.

11 mo out- 8 mo out: Florist, DOC, officiant, dress shopping, order STDs

7 mo out to 5 mo out: Hotel block, transportation, bridal accessories, send Save the Dates to VIPS & OOT

4 mo out to 3 mo out: Cake tasting, menu tasting, order invitations, hair/makeup trials, engagement photos (we're doing this later than most people though), order wedding bands, book rehearsal dinner

2 months out: Alterations, FH outfit, send invites

1 month out: finalize guest list, pay vendors, make seating chart, final alterations to dress, final meetings with vendors

I'm probably forgetting something. We're waiting until after the wedding to plan a honeymoon.

My engagement was over two year. Pinterest has two great ones that I use.

http://heathermeaghan.blogspot.com/2014/08/tips-for-two-year-engagement-plus.html?m=1

Me to I need a two year wedding time line