Wedding Checklist

Planning a Scottish wedding can be an exciting journey, and having a monthly checklist can make this experience much smoother and more pleasurable.

Here’s a wedding checklist that can ensure no detail of this special occasion is forgotten – everything from choosing venues in Scotland to documenting your love story.

12 Months Out

• Set Your Budget: A clear budget will guide all your decisions, making planning easier.
• Find the Perfect Venue: Find the best venues in Scotland that fit your vision.
• Begin Your Guest List: Knowing how many guests you plan for will influence your choices.

11 Months Out

• Photography and Videography: Look for the right professionals to capture your day. As a wedding videographer, I’m here to preserve your memories beautifully.

10 Months Out

• Book Your Venue: Find and book a venue for your wedding. 
• Choose Your Wedding Party: Find, book, and plan your wedding party, making sure you have a location and a number on how many guests you’ll invite. 
• Think About Outfits: Begin imagining what you and your partner will wear.

9 Months Out

• Start Your Gift Registry: Make choosing gifts you’ll love easy for guests.
• Catering Options: Consider what food and drink you’d like to serve.

8 Months Out

• Music and Entertainment: Decide on the soundtrack for your day.
• Wedding Decor: Start planning decorations that match your style and venue.
• Engagement Session: Schedule a session to capture your pre-wedding glow.

7 Months Out

• Send Save-the-Dates: Inform your guests about the big day so that they can plan.
• Select Your Flowers: Choose the bouquets and floral arrangements.
• Accommodations for Guests: Help guests from out of town find a hotel.

6 Months Out

• Order Your Dress or Suit: Find the perfect attire for your wedding.

5 Months Out

• Pick Your Cake: Choose the style and flavours of the wedding cake.
• Outfit Fittings: Plan fittings ahead of time to ensure that everything looks right.

4 Months Out

• Finalise Menu and Drinks: Choose what your guests will enjoy at your reception.
• Order Invitations: Get your wedding invitations ready to send out.
• Plan Your Honeymoon: Consider a relaxing getaway after the wedding, maybe even a seaside escape in Scotland.

3 Months Out

• Wedding Rings: Pick out the rings you’ll exchange on your big day.
• Ceremony Details: Finalise the readings and the flow of your ceremony.

2 Months Out

• Mail Your Invitations: It’s time to let your guests know the details.
• Check on Outfits: Make sure all attire is on track for final fittings.
• Marriage License: Apply for the legal documentation required for your marriage.

1 Months Out

• Final RSVP Check: Confirm who will attend and finalise your seating chart.
• Last Fitting: Ensure your wedding attire fits perfectly.

Capture Your Wedding for a Lifetime

Following this wedding planning checklist will assist in the organisation of your big day. However, while planning is wonderful, capturing it should not be missed out on.