15-Month Wedding Timeline: Plan for a Less than $5,000 Wedding with Less than 25 guests

Wedding Purchase Timeline

Wedding Rings/Bands (not Engagement Ring)

Purchase/Book By: 04/20/2025

17.7 mos

Event Location/Venue

Purchase/Book By: 08/07/2025

14.1 mos

Wedding Dress

Purchase/Book By: 08/22/2025

13.6 mos

Invitations

Purchase/Book By: 10/03/2025

12.2 mos

Bakery (Wedding Cake/dessert)

Purchase/Book By: 11/13/2025

10.9 mos

Gifts & Favors

Purchase/Book By: 11/28/2025

10.4 mos

Event Bar Service

Purchase/Book By: 12/09/2025

10 mos

Entertainment (DJ, Live Band, Musician/s, etc.)

Purchase/Book By: 12/19/2025

9.7 mos

Attire Accessories

Purchase/Book By: 01/19/2026

8.7 mos

Event Food Service or Catering

Purchase/Book By: 02/09/2026

8 mos

NOTE: This wedding timeline is crafted based on the purchasing habits of other couples, providing a practical framework to guide your planning process. By reflecting common choices and sequences, it offers a reliable structure to help you organize your special day effectively.