5-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: 11/01/2024

5.8 mos

Event Location/Venue

Purchase/Book By: 12/07/2024

4.6 mos

Wedding Dress

Purchase/Book By: 12/12/2024

4.4 mos

Invitations

Purchase/Book By: 12/25/2024

4 mos

Suit or Tuxedo

Purchase/Book By: 01/06/2025

3.6 mos

Photography & Video Services

Purchase/Book By: 01/06/2025

3.6 mos

Bakery (Wedding Cake/dessert)

Purchase/Book By: 01/08/2025

3.5 mos

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

Purchase/Book By: 01/20/2025

3.2 mos

Attire Accessories

Purchase/Book By: 01/30/2025

2.8 mos

Event Food Service or Catering

Purchase/Book By: 02/05/2025

2.6 mos

Beauty, Health & Spa (Hair, Makeup, Diet, etc.)

Purchase/Book By: 02/24/2025

2 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.