Your Wedding Planning Roadmap
Simple steps. Beautiful moments. A year of bringing your wedding to life.
12+ Months Before – Dream & Design
Set Your Budget
Clarify contributions and outline your overall spending plan.
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Build Your Guest List
Your headcount guides venue size, catering, and logistics.
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Choose Your Date & Venue
Select the season you love and book one of our venues early.
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Consider a Wedding Planner
Bring in professional support if you want a smoother planning journey.
Secure Priority Vendors
Book your photographer, videographer, and officiant.
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Start Gathering Inspiration
Collect ideas for style, colours, and the experience you want to create.
9–11 Months Before – Style & Story
Send Save-the-Dates
Let guests know your date once the venue is secured.
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Shop for Attire
Begin searching for your dress, suit, or wedding party outfits.
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Take Engagement Photos
Great for invitations, your website, or décor accents.
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Reserve Guest Accommodations
Block rooms for out-of-town guests to make travel easy.
6–8 Months Before – Build the Details
Order Your Invitations
Design and print pieces that match your wedding aesthetic.
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Book Remaining Vendors
Secure your caterer, florist, DJ/band, décor, and rentals.
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Finalize Your Guest List
Collect mailing addresses and double-check spellings.
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Book Your Honeymoon
Confirm flights, accommodations, and key reservations.
3–5 Months Before – Finalize & Refine
Send Invitations
Mail them out six to eight weeks before the wedding.
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Plan the Ceremony
Work with your officiant and start writing your vows.
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Catering Tastings
Choose your menu and any signature drinks.
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Finalize Wedding Party Attire
Ensure everything is ordered and fittings are scheduled.
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Choose Wedding Party Gifts
Select something meaningful for your closest people.
1–2 Months Before – Lock Everything In
Confirm RSVPs
Reach out to any guests who haven’t replied.
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Create Your Seating Plan
Balance comfort, family dynamics, and flow.
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Vendor Check-Ins
Confirm arrival times, final numbers, and key details.
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Final Fittings
Pick up your wedding attire and confirm final adjustments.
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Get Your Marriage License
Check local timing requirements and complete the paperwork.
Week of the Wedding – Relax & Celebrate
Final Confirmations
One last review with vendors and your wedding party.
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Share the Day-Of Timeline
Give copies to vendors and key helpers to keep everyone synced.
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Pick Up Attire & Accessories
Gather everything in one place for wedding morning.
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Take a Breath
Enjoy the week—you’ve built something beautiful together.
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Seba Beach, AB T0E 2B0,
Canada
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