# ReadyToWeddy

> The complete wedding planning checklist, personalized to your date. ReadyToWeddy shows every task from engagement to after the wedding, then only what matters next. 160 tasks across 13 timeline stages and 28 categories, each with a short guide (why it matters, a step-by-step checklist, tips and questions to ask).

ReadyToWeddy content is free to quote with attribution and a link. Timings are typical ranges, not legal deadlines; legal requirements (marriage licenses, name changes, destination weddings) vary by location and should be confirmed with the official authority.

## Core pages

- [Wedding Planning Checklist](https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist): the complete checklist by timeline, with FAQ. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist.md
- [Wedding Checklist by Category](https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/by-category)
- [Printable Wedding Checklist](https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/printable)
- [Full checklist as plain text](https://readytoweddy.com/llms-full.txt): every task with steps, tips and questions

## Checklist by timeline

- [Just Engaged? What to Do First](https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/getting-started): Just engaged and not sure where to begin? Start with priorities, a working budget, a rough guest count and a date range before you book anything. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/getting-started.md
- [The 12+ Month Wedding Checklist](https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/12-months): Your 12+ month wedding checklist: book a venue 12–18 months out, confirm your date, then line up the vendors who book early, like photographers and caterers. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/12-months.md
- [The 9–12 Month Wedding Checklist](https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/9-to-12-months): Your 9–12 month wedding checklist: book your florist, rentals and beauty team, order wedding outfits, launch your website and reserve guest accommodation. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/9-to-12-months.md
- [The 6–9 Month Wedding Checklist](https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/6-to-9-months): Your 6–9 month wedding checklist: send save-the-dates, plan the ceremony and reception flow, book any remaining vendors and decide whether children are invited. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/6-to-9-months.md
- [The 3–6 Month Wedding Checklist](https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/3-to-6-months): Your 3–6 month wedding checklist: design and order invitations, finalize the menu and drinks, shop for wedding rings, choose music and plan for wet weather. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/3-to-6-months.md
- [The 1–3 Month Wedding Checklist](https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/1-to-3-months): Your 1–3 month wedding checklist: send invitations, track RSVPs, plan seating, apply for your marriage license, attend fittings and build your day-of timeline. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/1-to-3-months.md
- [The 1 Month Wedding Checklist](https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/1-month): Your 1 month wedding checklist: confirm your final guest count, send numbers to vendors, do a venue walkthrough and assign wedding-day responsibilities. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/1-month.md
- [Your 2 Weeks Before Wedding Checklist](https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/2-weeks): Your 2 weeks before wedding checklist: reconfirm every vendor, send the final timeline, prepare final payments, review backup plans and update your guests. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/2-weeks.md
- [Wedding Week Checklist](https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/1-week): Your wedding week checklist: gather marriage documents, check the rings, hold the rehearsal, pack an emergency kit and hand vendor contact to someone else. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/1-week.md
- [Your Day Before Wedding Checklist](https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/day-before): Your day before wedding checklist: put rings, documents and outfits in one place, hand over payments, check in with your coordinator, then eat and rest. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/day-before.md
- [Wedding Day Checklist](https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/wedding-day): Your wedding day checklist: keep essentials with one trusted person, let others handle questions, sign your marriage documents, eat your meal and enjoy it. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/wedding-day.md
- [The First 48 Hours After Your Wedding](https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/48-hours-after): What to do right after your wedding: secure gifts and cards, return rentals on time, collect your belongings, back up photos and store your outfits safely. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/48-hours-after.md
- [Your After Wedding Checklist](https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/after-wedding): Your after wedding checklist: send thank-you notes, settle final charges, follow up on photos and video, update your name if you choose and archive files. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/after-wedding.md

## Checklists for specific kinds of weddings

- [Destination wedding checklist](https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/destination-wedding): A destination wedding checklist with the timeline, legal checks, guest travel details and packing steps you need to plan a wedding abroad calmly, from home. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/destination-wedding.md
- [Micro wedding checklist](https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/micro-wedding): A micro wedding checklist for under 30 guests: the tasks that matter, the ones you can skip, and practical advice on venues, guest lists, food and timing. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/micro-wedding.md
- [Courthouse wedding checklist](https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/courthouse-wedding): A courthouse wedding checklist for city hall, registry office or civil ceremonies: license steps, appointments, documents, photos and a simple day timeline. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/courthouse-wedding.md
- [How to plan a wedding in 6 months](https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/short-engagement): A 6-month wedding planning checklist that compresses every essential task into a realistic timeline, with what to book first, what to simplify and what to skip. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/short-engagement.md
- [DIY wedding checklist](https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/diy-wedding): A DIY wedding checklist for couples planning without a planner: organize vendors and rentals, build setup and cleanup crews, and run the day with backup plans. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/diy-wedding.md

## Checklist by category

- [Wedding Venue & Date Checklist](https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/venue): Choosing when and where you’ll marry, from shortlisting venues to the final walkthrough. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/venue.md
- [Wedding Budget Checklist](https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/budget): Setting a realistic working budget and keeping track of what you spend. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/budget.md
- [Wedding Guest List Checklist](https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/guest-list): Estimating, drafting and confirming who you’ll invite, and tracking every reply. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/guest-list.md
- [Wedding Vendor Checklist](https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/vendors): Finding, booking and coordinating the people and suppliers who make the day happen. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/vendors.md
- [Wedding Photography & Video Checklist](https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/photography): Booking your photographer and videographer and making sure you get the shots you care about. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/photography.md
- [Wedding Attire Checklist](https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/attire): Choosing, ordering, fitting and caring for your wedding outfits. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/attire.md
- [Wedding Invitations & Stationery Checklist](https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/invitations): Save-the-dates, invitations and on-the-day stationery, from design to proofreading. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/invitations.md
- [Wedding Ceremony Checklist](https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/ceremony): Planning the part where you actually get married, from officiant to vows and rehearsal. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/ceremony.md
- [Wedding Reception Checklist](https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/reception): Shaping the celebration after the ceremony, from the flow of the evening to speeches. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/reception.md
- [Wedding Food & Drink Checklist](https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/food-and-drink): Catering, cake, drinks and making sure everyone, including you, gets fed. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/food-and-drink.md
- [Wedding Flowers & Décor Checklist](https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/flowers-and-decor): Florals, décor and styling, plus getting it all to and from the venue. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/flowers-and-decor.md
- [Wedding Music & Entertainment Checklist](https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/music): Booking your band or DJ and choosing the music for the moments that matter. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/music.md
- [Wedding Transportation Checklist](https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/transportation): Getting the two of you and your guests where they need to be, on time. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/transportation.md
- [Wedding Accommodation & Travel Checklist](https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/accommodation): Helping guests find somewhere to stay and the travel details they need. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/accommodation.md
- [Wedding Legal & Documents Checklist](https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/legal): Marriage licenses, legal requirements, passports and the paperwork after the ceremony. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/legal.md
- [Wedding Website Checklist](https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/wedding-website): Creating a single place for guests to find details, travel info and RSVPs. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/wedding-website.md
- [Wedding Registry Checklist](https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/registry): Setting up a registry or fund if you want one, and managing gifts afterwards. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/registry.md
- [Wedding Party Checklist](https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/wedding-party): Choosing your wedding party, if you want one, and looking after them. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/wedding-party.md
- [Wedding Beauty & Grooming Checklist](https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/beauty): Hair, makeup, grooming and looking after yourselves in the lead-up. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/beauty.md
- [Wedding Ring Checklist](https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/rings): Insuring, buying and safely handling your engagement and wedding rings. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/rings.md
- [Wedding Seating Checklist](https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/seating): Creating your seating plan and the place cards and charts that go with it. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/seating.md
- [Wedding Logistics Checklist](https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/logistics): The behind-the-scenes planning that keeps the day running smoothly. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/logistics.md
- [Wedding Guest Experience Checklist](https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/guest-experience): Small, thoughtful choices that help every guest feel welcome and comfortable. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/guest-experience.md
- [Wedding Guest Photo Sharing Checklist](https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/photo-sharing): Collecting, saving and sharing the photos and videos your guests take. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/photo-sharing.md
- [Honeymoon Planning Checklist](https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/honeymoon): Planning and packing for a honeymoon, now or later. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/honeymoon.md
- [Wedding Payments & Contracts Checklist](https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/contracts): Reading vendor contracts, tracking payments and settling everything at the end. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/contracts.md
- [Wedding Backup Plan Checklist](https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/backup-plans): Calm contingency plans for weather, power, signal and the unexpected. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/backup-plans.md
- [Post-Wedding Wrap-Up Checklist](https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/post-wedding): The returns, thank-yous and admin that wrap everything up once the celebration is over. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/post-wedding.md

## In-depth guides

- [How to Set a Wedding Budget (Step by Step)](https://readytoweddy.com/guides/set-working-budget): Learn how to set a wedding budget step by step: agree on a total, plan family contributions, keep a contingency and split costs by what matters most to you. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/guides/set-working-budget.md
- [How to Make a Wedding Guest List (3-Tier Method)](https://readytoweddy.com/guides/draft-guest-list): How to make a wedding guest list using three tiers: must invite, would like to invite and if space allows. Set rules, handle family input and cut calmly. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/guides/draft-guest-list.md
- [Do You Need a Wedding Planner? How to Decide](https://readytoweddy.com/guides/decide-on-planner): Do you need a wedding planner? Compare full-service planners, partial planners, day-of coordinators and venue coordinators, and decide what suits your budget. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/guides/decide-on-planner.md
- [How to Book a Wedding Venue: Checklist & Questions](https://readytoweddy.com/guides/book-venue): How to book a wedding venue with confidence: when to book, what to compare, the questions to ask and the contract terms to check before you sign and pay. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/guides/book-venue.md
- [How to Choose and Book a Wedding Photographer](https://readytoweddy.com/guides/book-photographer): How to choose and book a wedding photographer: when to book, how to judge style and full galleries, questions to ask and what to check in the contract. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/guides/book-photographer.md
- [How to Choose a Wedding Caterer: Questions & Checklist](https://readytoweddy.com/guides/book-caterer): How to choose a wedding caterer: compare service styles, what quotes include, tastings, dietary needs, staffing and contract terms, with the questions to ask. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/guides/book-caterer.md
- [How to Book a Wedding DJ or Band](https://readytoweddy.com/guides/book-entertainment): How to book a wedding DJ or band: when to book, band vs DJ, venue rules to check, questions to ask and what the entertainment contract should include. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/guides/book-entertainment.md
- [How to Choose Your Wedding Party (and What They Do)](https://readytoweddy.com/guides/choose-wedding-party): How to choose your wedding party: how many people to ask, who to pick, gender-neutral roles, what to expect of them, costs to consider and kind ways to ask. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/guides/choose-wedding-party.md
- [What to Put on Your Wedding Website (Checklist)](https://readytoweddy.com/guides/create-wedding-website): What to put on your wedding website: a checklist of the details guests need, from date and travel to RSVPs, dress code, registry and privacy settings. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/guides/create-wedding-website.md
- [How to Set Up a Wedding Registry: Gifts & Funds](https://readytoweddy.com/guides/create-registry): How to set up a wedding registry: choosing items, experiences or cash funds, how many gifts to add, when to share it, polite wording and tracking thank-yous. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/guides/create-registry.md
- [When to Buy Your Wedding Dress or Suit: Timeline & Tips](https://readytoweddy.com/guides/order-wedding-outfits): When to buy your wedding dress, suit or outfit: a clear timeline for ordering, lead times, alterations and fittings, plus rent-vs-buy tips and hidden costs. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/guides/order-wedding-outfits.md
- [When to Send Save-the-Dates (and What to Include)](https://readytoweddy.com/guides/send-save-the-dates): When to send save-the-dates: most couples send them 6–8 months ahead, or 8–12 months ahead for destination weddings. Here’s what to include and who should get one. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/guides/send-save-the-dates.md
- [Honeymoon Planning Checklist: Timeline & Packing](https://readytoweddy.com/guides/plan-honeymoon): Honeymoon planning checklist: when to book flights and stays, mini-moon or later trip options, passports and name changes, insurance, budget and packing. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/guides/plan-honeymoon.md
- [When to Buy Wedding Rings (and What to Check)](https://readytoweddy.com/guides/buy-wedding-rings): When to buy wedding rings, how long sizing and engraving take, and what to check before you pay. A practical guide to choosing, fitting and insuring your rings. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/guides/buy-wedding-rings.md
- [How to Collect Wedding Photos From Guests](https://readytoweddy.com/guides/decide-photo-sharing): How to collect wedding photos from guests in one place. Compare shared albums, messaging groups, email and QR-code uploads, and set up a method guests will use. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/guides/decide-photo-sharing.md
- [How to Write Wedding Vows: A Simple Guide](https://readytoweddy.com/guides/write-vows): How to write wedding vows step by step, from checking what your officiant allows to drafting, trimming and reading aloud. Includes structure ideas and tips. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/guides/write-vows.md
- [Wedding Speech Order: Who Speaks, When & for How Long](https://readytoweddy.com/guides/plan-speeches): Plan your wedding speech order: who usually speaks, traditional and modern orders, how long each speech should be, when to hold them and how to brief speakers. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/guides/plan-speeches.md
- [Wedding Rain Plan: How to Prepare for Bad Weather](https://readytoweddy.com/guides/agree-weather-plan): Build a wedding rain plan that works: backup spaces, tent questions, who makes the weather call and when, guest updates, rainy photo ideas and contract terms. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/guides/agree-weather-plan.md
- [When to Send Wedding Invitations: Timeline & Checklist](https://readytoweddy.com/guides/send-invitations): When to send wedding invitations, how to set an RSVP deadline, and what to check before they go out. A calm timeline for local and destination weddings. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/guides/send-invitations.md
- [How to Make a Wedding Seating Plan](https://readytoweddy.com/guides/create-seating-plan): How to make a wedding seating plan step by step: when to start, how to group guests, where to seat family, and how to handle tricky dynamics calmly. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/guides/create-seating-plan.md
- [When to Apply for a Marriage License](https://readytoweddy.com/guides/apply-marriage-license): When to apply for a marriage license: how application windows, waiting periods, expiry dates and ID rules work, and how to check the rules where you marry. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/guides/apply-marriage-license.md
- [How to Create a Wedding Day Timeline (With Example)](https://readytoweddy.com/guides/create-wedding-day-timeline): How to create a wedding day timeline, step by step: start with fixed moments, work backward, add buffers, and share it. Includes a sample wedding day schedule. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/guides/create-wedding-day-timeline.md
- [Who Does What at a Wedding: Day-Of Responsibilities](https://readytoweddy.com/guides/assign-responsibilities): A wedding-day responsibilities checklist: who holds the rings, talks to vendors, guards the cards, moves the flowers and takes décor home, so you don’t have to. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/guides/assign-responsibilities.md
- [Wedding Day Emergency Kit Checklist](https://readytoweddy.com/guides/pack-emergency-kit): A complete wedding day emergency kit checklist, sorted by category: outfit fixes, health and comfort, beauty, tech and paperwork, plus who should carry it. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/guides/pack-emergency-kit.md
- [How to Write Wedding Thank-You Notes (With Examples)](https://readytoweddy.com/guides/send-thank-you-notes): How to write wedding thank-you notes: when to send them, a simple four-part structure, example lines for gifts, money and helpers, and tips to finish faster. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/guides/send-thank-you-notes.md
- [Changing Your Name After Marriage: A General Checklist](https://readytoweddy.com/guides/update-name): Changing your name after marriage, step by step: the general order to follow, every place to update, travel tips and where to find official guidance. Markdown: https://readytoweddy.com/guides/update-name.md

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