How To Plan Your Dream Wedding in 3 Months: The Ultimate Wedding Timeline and Checklist

Congratulations on your engagement! Planning a wedding in just three months may seem daunting, but it’s entirely possible to create a beautiful and unique celebration that fits your budget and reflects your personal style. By prioritizing your must-haves, being flexible with your date and venue options, and utilizing the help of trusted friends and family members, you can plan a memorable wedding as stress-free as possible.

Our timeline can help you navigate the planning process and ensure that you stay on track with your goals. Whether your wedding budget is $10k or $1k, our timeline provides a step-by-step guide to planning a wedding in three months. With our guidance, you can confidently plan a wedding that perfectly captures your vision and love story, while also staying within your budget and timeline.

3 Months Out:

Determine your realistic wedding budget
Sit down with your partner to discuss your shared vision for the wedding
Research and apply for a credit card with great travel benefits—put wedding expenses on this card and rack up points for your honeymo
Research and visit potential venues
Start drafting your guest list
Choose your wedding party
Join online wedding communities, like The Hive, to get inspiration, ask questions, and get advice from other couples planning their weddings
Consider signing up for a travel or hotel credit card to earn rewards on wedding expenses and enjoy perks like discounted accommodations and exclusive benefits for a memorable honeymoon experience

2.5 Months Out:

Finalize your guest list
Choose and book your wedding venue and finalize your exact date
Research and book your vendors, like your caterer, photographer, and florist
Shop for your wedding attire
Purchase wedding rings & consider purchasing ring insurance
Order Save the Dates

2 Months Out:

Create your Honeyfund registry and wedding webpage
Send out your save-the-dates
Order your invitations with expedited shipping or considering sending paperless invites to guests
Start planning the ceremony details, including who will officiate
Book your hotel and transportation
Confirm honeymoon plans and book travel—yes, it’s possible to do this in a short time frame!
Make a reservation for your rehearsal dinner

1.5 Months Out:

Start browsing Pinterest for some easy hair and makeup styles to do yourself
Send your wedding invitations—don’t forget to include information about your registry!
Start planning the reception details, including the menu and seating chart
Finalize the details for your honeymoon
Work on DIY projects for your wedding decor or sourced used items from your local Facebook marketplace

1 Month Out:

Finalize all vendor hires and make final payments
Create a detailed wedding day timeline
Attend your bachelor/bachelorette parties
Have your final dress and suit fittings
Collect RSVPs, follow up with guests who haven’t RSVP’d

2 Weeks Out:

Finalize the seating chart and place cards.
Confirm transportation arrangements.
Finalize your vows

1 Week Out:

Pack for your honeymoon and for the wedding night
Confirm all the details with vendors
Do a final walkthrough of your venue

Day Before:

Ceremony rehearsal and rehearsal dinner
Pack wedding day essentials
Eat well, stay hydrated, and get a good night’s sleep!

Wedding Day:

Set up venue and make any final vendor payments
Get married
Celebrate!
Clean up (if required by your venue)

After the wedding:

Tip your DJ, caterer, or any other wedding vendors and/or settle any outstanding balances with your vendors
Redeem your Honeyfund Wallet funds, completely fee-free (hello, Honeymoon funds!)
Enjoy your honeymoon and start your new life together as a married couple!
Send thank-you notes to guests and vendors
Change your name
Use the remaining funds from your Honeyfund registry to pay off credit card-related wedding expenses
Order wedding photos