18-Month Wedding Timeline: Plan for a Less than $5,000 Wedding with 51

Wedding Purchase Timeline

Wedding Rings/Bands (not Engagement Ring)

Purchase/Book By: 08/09/2025

11.7 mos

Event Location/Venue

Purchase/Book By: 10/20/2025

9.4 mos

Wedding Dress

Purchase/Book By: 10/30/2025

9 mos

Ceremony Officiant (JP, Officiant, Celebrant, Pastor, Priest, etc.)

Purchase/Book By: 12/17/2025

7.5 mos

Suit or Tuxedo

Purchase/Book By: 12/21/2025

7.3 mos

Photography & Video Services

Purchase/Book By: 12/21/2025

7.3 mos

Bakery (Wedding Cake/dessert)

Purchase/Book By: 12/24/2025

7.2 mos

Event Bar Service

Purchase/Book By: 01/10/2026

6.7 mos

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

Purchase/Book By: 01/17/2026

6.4 mos

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