Ultimate Wedding Planning Timeline For Grooms-To-Be

While it is a common notion that brides need an immaculate checklist for their D-day, we are here to burst your bubble! Yes, as much as every bride needs to keep a check on umpteen number of tasks, grooms-to-be also have a whole lot of responsibilities that they need to focus on. While the proposal might certainly be the hardest and scariest for you dear grooms, the wedding planning that follows is equally a task. However, if you keep this checklist ready, you might sail through smoothly without a fret! Take a look at our grooms-to-be checklist with wedding planning timeline to help you be at the top of your game.

Know What To Do When With This Ultimate Checklist Of Wedding Planning Timeline For Grooms-To-Be:

Wedding Planning Timeline For Grooms-To-Be To Follow Before 12 Months Of Your Big Day

Announce the news to your family and friends
Discuss budget and who will be paying for what expenses
Research on some potential venues and locations for ceremony/reception
Research on potential wedding planners and wedding vendors
Make a tentative guest list
Discuss honeymoon plans and budget with your fiancé

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Wedding Planning Timeline To Follow Before 9 Months Of Your Wedding Day

Finalize your wedding planner
Compare prices on the shortlisted venues and locations
Research and book photographers & videographers with fiancée
Finalize your guest list

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Wedding Planning Timeline To Follow Before 6 Months Of Your Wedding Day

Book the wedding venue
Do a market survey for wedding outfits
Plan pre-wedding shoot (if interested)
Start making honeymoon bookings (flights, accommodation, romantic surprises etc.)
Arrange wedding transportations and tickets
Check marriage certificate requirements
Finalize your grooms squad

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Wedding Planning Timeline For Grooms-To-BeTo Follow Before 3 Months Of Your Wedding Day

Finalize wedding invites and send them for printing
Set the menu for your wedding
Start shopping for wedding outfits and jewellery
Send out ‘Save The Date’
Get an update/RSVP from the guests to know the final guest headcount
Discuss travel plans with relatives from out of town
Plan your bachelor party/trip

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Wedding Checklist To Follow Before 2 Months Of Your Wedding Day

Have a wedding outfit fitting; check for alterations
Purchase wedding gift for the bride
If planning gifts for groomsmen, now is the time
Pick up engagement/wedding rings
Arrange accommodation for guests

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Wedding Checklist To Follow 6-8 Weeks Before Your Wedding Day

Send out wedding invitations
Apply for marriage certificate/court marriage
Start with your sangeet practice
Start with a skin care and grooming routine
Double-check honeymoon reservations
Go through all the wedding day logistics and details with the wedding planner
Go for your bachelor trip/party

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Wedding Checklist To Follow 2 Weeks Before Your Wedding Day

Pick up your wedding outfits after a final fitting
Book a grooming session (facial, clean up, beard trim, haircut, etc.)
Go on a romantic date with your fiancé before the wedding madness begins!
Delegate a trusted family member/friend to take care of vendor payments who need to be paid immediately on the D-day
Confirm transportation arrangements for guests and family