Wedding Planning Checklist: What to Arrange and When
Planning Is Everything
One of the most frequently asked questions I get from couples is:
“When should we arrange everything for our civil wedding?”
That’s why I’ve created a handy wedding planning checklist to help guide you through the process.
There’s so much involved in planning a wedding that it can often feel like a puzzle without a manual. This checklist will help you take the most important steps at the right time. But keep in mind: this is just the foundation. Every wedding is unique, and there are always extra details depending on your wishes and situation – from municipal deadlines to personal preferences.
A standard plan doesn’t work for everyone.
Would you prefer a fully personalized overview tailored to your wedding?
📩 Feel free to send me a message – I’d love to help you with a custom plan!
Wedding Planning Checklist: What to Arrange and When
12 Months Before the Wedding
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Set your budget
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Visit Wedding Venues and Locations
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Create the guest list
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Set the date
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Schedule an introduction meeting with Sadhana 😉
9 Months Before the Wedding
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Book caterers
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Book a florist
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Arrange entertainment
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Go wedding dress shopping
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Send out save-the-dates
6 Months Before the Wedding
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Choose your wedding rings
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Book your honeymoon
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Buy wedding shoes & accessories
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Order the wedding cake
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Schedule hair and makeup trials
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Order decorations
3 Months Before the Wedding
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Plan your hair trial
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Plan your makeup trial
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Choose your music
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Send invitations
1 Month Before the Wedding
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Final wedding dress fitting
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Finalize details with vendors
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Write your vows
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Confirm final guest count
1 Week Before the Wedding
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Pack for your honeymoon
🔗 Tip: Check the Dutch government’s official page on marriage requirements for required documents and deadlines.
Remember: good planning is half the battle.
Want to make sure nothing gets forgotten and everything is arranged on time?
Let me help you think it all through – together, we’ll make your wedding truly unforgettable.
📩 Send me a message for a free introductory consultation!
With love and attention to every detail,
Shaadi by Sadhana 💛