DIY Wedding Planning Guide + Checklist. Do It Yourself! Step-by-Step DIY Wedding Planning Guide for a Stress-Free Big Day. The Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist to Organize Your Big Day. Your Complete DIY Wedding Planning Guide—Because You’ve Got This!
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Welcome to a world where your wedding dreams meet the magic of do-it-yourself planning! We get it – planning a wedding can be a bit overwhelming, but guess what? With our DIY Wedding Planning Guide + Checklist, we’re here to make it as easy as saying “I do.”
A DIY (do-it-yourself) wedding is a great option for crafty brides, who have the time to work on almost every aspect of their wedding, are budget-conscious, and overall DIY enthusiasts! If you are any of these, we’ve rounded up helpful wedding resources for you!
DIY Wedding Planning Guide + Checklist
In this wedding planning binder, you will find:
Detailed Checklist, Guide, and Timeline
This will help you keep track of where you are at in your DIY wedding planning journey and all the other tasks that need to be done!
Budget Planner Sheets
To help you allocate and assign a budget for your wedding needs. For a more detailed spreadsheet with payment and debt tracking, we’ve created a comprehensive breakdown here.
Wedding Vendor List (DIY Wedding Planning Guide + Checklist)
This checklist will help you set schedules for the vendors you need to book (within your timeline!).
Guest list and seating plan worksheet
where you can track your seating plan and move people around if need be!
PRO TIP: Use a binder with sheet protectors and insert this worksheet. Use dry-erase markers when you are still in the early days of planning. As you solidify your plans, you can use a permanent marker or a pen to write on the actual sheet.
Bridal party timeline
Get organized and have your bridal party follow through the day with this bridal party timeline. Assign duties as necessary, and most importantly, set timings!
PRO TIP: Clearly state the time frame. For example, instead of saying 11 am, we suggest writing “11-11:15 am (15 minutes)” This provides a CLEAR timeframe to follow.
Day-of wedding timeline (DIY Wedding Planning Guide + Checklist)
Similar to the Bridal Party Timeline, this will help your day have a better flow. Share this day-of-wedding timeline with your vendors and everyone involved in your wedding so that everyone will be on the same page. Mainly, this will also help to have people go to you for tons of questions!
Attachments and Contracts
Have a place where you can keep all your contracts and any other necessary details!
PRO TIP: Have a backup of these files by emailing them to yourself with the subject line “WEDDING CONTRACTS.” Keep them all in one place as you receive them from your vendor; this way, you do not search for individual emails! Having them in one place/email will make reviewing them much easier!
Vendor Contact Sheet
Get all your contacts in one place. Vendor info with payment status (if you have to pay them something on the day of, this sheet will be convenient!)
Day-of Timeline
Pre-Ceremony, Ceremony, After-Ceremony, Set-up Summary, Reception, Post Reception (to take home/pack, return, etc.)
So you got everything planned and booked! Yay! Cheers to you! Now it’s time to execute! These Day-of timeline sheets are in EDITABLE PDF format, so you can update/change things as they change.
PRO TIP: We specifically made this day-of timeline to be BINDER FRIENDLY! Meaning the binder clip won’t cover it! So you can easily see the whole sheet every single time! No more hidden details!
Did this DIY Wedding Planning guide + checklist help you? You can also always consider speaking to a wedding consultant to go over your plans or have any questions you have answered!
DIY Wedding Planning Guide + Checklist
Your DIY wedding planning journey just got easier with this guide and wedding planning checklist! With every step covered, from booking your wedding venue to finalizing your guest list, you’re on your way to planning the wedding day of your dreams.
Tackling your wedding budget, decor ideas, and vendor bookings doesn’t have to feel overwhelming—this checklist ensures you stay on track and organized.
From choosing the perfect wedding dress to coordinating with your bridal party and family members, you’ll have everything you need to create a seamless plan. By breaking tasks into manageable pieces, you’ll save time and feel confident every step of the way.
Remember, the key to successful planning is staying flexible, enjoying the process, and making decisions that feel right for you. So grab your checklist, book those vendors, and get ready to celebrate a day filled with love, joy, and unforgettable memories!
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