Appy's no-nonsense, essential
timeline & checklist
Everything you need to know to plan your wedding
12 to 18 months
You have that natural glow!
You're #Engaged
Did you know? "The engagement" hashtag has 3 million photos and counting on Instagram
Get a manicure; take a ring selfie
Tell your family and close friends. Call (don't email) them with the news
Insure your wedding ring (if it's not already covered by your home owner's or renter's insurance)
Stay in sync!
12 months
Start at the top
Fun Fact: June is the most popular month for weddings in the US
Fantasize about your dream wedding; define your overall style (e.g.: modern, rustic, vintage, etc.)
Set your budget; add a 25% buffer
Have "the" conversation: figure out who's paying for what
Set your date
Did you know? The average US wedding costs $30K; with the most expensive wedding city being NYC!
10 months
Get your tech on
Did you know: 40% of Appy Couple accounts are created by men
Create a wedding gmail account so you can easily share docs on Google drive and get all your wedding emails in one place
Get an Evernote account to share pics and ideas
Create your Appy Couple Wedding website & App
Serious planning mode
9 months
It's time to go
Did you know: The average amount spent on a wedding dress in the US is $1,200
Start venue scouting
Build your guest list
Start dress shopping.
Select and invite your bridal party
8 months
Crossing off your to-dos
Book your vendors (florists, DJ, rentals etc) and your officiant
Order your dress (especially if it's custom)
Figure out your bridal party attire
Reserve hotel rooms for out-of-town guests
Hit the gym and start a regimen you can maintain
Decision making time
6 months
Some must dos, some fun to-dos
Finalize your guest list and send your save the dates
Start planning your honeymoon
Order your cake
Did you know? We found that most couples register for up to 3 registries
4 months
Get stuff done
Order your invitations and flowers
Shop for your wedding bands, shoes and accessories and wedding favors
Book your trial hair and make-up
Meet your MOH for details on the bridal shower, bachelorette party and rehearsal dinner
Plan your day-of timeline, song list, toasts
2 months
Wrapping it up
Mail your invitations
Write your vows
Buy your gifts - for the bridal party, parents and close family
Check in with your vendors (DJ/Band, Photographer...)
Finalize your honeymoon plans
6 weeks
Cross your T's; dot your I's
Apply for your marriage license
Tally up RSVP's and finalize your guest headcount
Time for the first of your dress fittings
Submit your wedding announcement to the local paper
Send your day-of-timeline to your vendors
It's the home stretch
4 weeks
Double check to make sure you have everything covered
Your marriage license
Your passport
Your shot list for your photos
Your vows
Your song list
And don't forget to check-in with: vendors, hotels, rehearsal dinner, guests who haven't RSVP'd
3 weeks
Putting the finish touches
Finalize your seating chart
Get your bar order in
Go for your final dress fitting
Did you know? 60% of guests buy a wedding gift 3 days before the wedding day
You're almost there
2 weeks
Home stretch
Look over your registry - make sure you still love everything!
Get your final guest headcount to the caterer
Indulge a little - get a facial, hair color and cut or totally spa it out
Pick up your dress
Plan something fun (and sexy) with your fiance(e)
The week of your wedding
Check, pack and rest
Check the weather so you can make additional arrangements if necessary
Write checks for vendors; put tips in envelopes to give to your bridal party to distribute
Finalize details for your rehearsal dinner
Pack your overnight bag and your honeymoon bag
Get your massage, mani and pedi
Get some rest; stay hydrated; break in your shoes; spend some quality time with your family
T-1
The day before
Breathe easy
Delegate: Hand things off to your bridal party
Touch up your mani-pedi
Enjoy the rehearsal dinner (but don't drink too much!)
Hand gifts out to your bridal party
Get a good night's sleep
Congratulations, it's your
wedding day! Don't forget to enjoy it!
The day after
Arrange to return your rentals, get your dress to the dry cleaners
