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

Wedding Purchase Timeline

Wedding Rings/Bands (not Engagement Ring)

Purchase/Book By: 04/13/2025

17.7 mos

Event Location/Venue

Purchase/Book By: 07/31/2025

14.1 mos

Invitations

Purchase/Book By: 09/26/2025

12.2 mos

Photography & Video Services

Purchase/Book By: 11/01/2025

11 mos

Bakery (Wedding Cake/dessert)

Purchase/Book By: 11/06/2025

10.9 mos

Event Bar Service

Purchase/Book By: 12/02/2025

10 mos

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

Purchase/Book By: 12/12/2025

9.7 mos

Flowers & Decorations (Bouquets, Arrangements, Decorations, etc.)

Purchase/Book By: 12/12/2025

9.7 mos

Event Food Service or Catering

Purchase/Book By: 02/02/2026

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.

16-Month Wedding Timeline: Plan for a Less than $5,000 Wedding with 25 - 50 guests