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Wedding Timeline Calculator
Enter your wedding date and style to instantly generate a personalised planning timeline with milestones, deadlines, and smart reminders.
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Select your wedding date above to generate your personalised timeline
Ready to create your seating chart?
Use MySeatPlan to create your seating chart in minutes. Drag and drop guests, arrange tables, and share your plan with your venue.
- Drag-and-drop seating chart
- Guest list with RSVP tracking
- Export seating charts as images & PDF
- Share your plan with others via shareable link
- Design your invitation card
- Guest photo & video uploads
How to plan a wedding step by step
Start by securing your venue and setting the date, then book your photographer and caterer at least 8 to 10 months out. Send save the dates 6 to 8 months before, and formal invitations at 6 to 8 weeks. Build your seating chart 3 to 4 weeks before the big day, and confirm final headcounts with vendors 2 weeks out. The timeline above adjusts automatically based on your wedding date and style, so every deadline is personalised to your schedule. Use the calculator to stay organised and never miss a milestone.
Frequently asked questions
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Most couples start 12 to 18 months before the wedding. If you are planning a destination wedding, start even earlier (18+ months) to give guests time to book travel. For elopements or small ceremonies, 3 to 6 months is usually enough.
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Book your venue 12 to 14 months before the wedding. Popular venues fill up fast, especially for peak season dates (May through October). The venue sets the date, guest capacity, and overall vibe, so it should be your first big decision.
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Send formal invitations 6 to 8 weeks before the wedding. For destination weddings, send them 3 months ahead so guests can arrange travel. Save the dates should go out 6 to 8 months in advance.
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Start your seating chart 3 to 4 weeks before the wedding, once most RSVPs are in. This gives you enough time to handle last minute changes while keeping the layout organised. Use a drag and drop tool to make rearranging easy.
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Focus on the big ticket items first: venue, photographer, caterer, and officiant. Everything else can be compressed. Many couples successfully plan beautiful weddings in 6 months or less by prioritising what matters most and letting go of things that do not.