Wedding countdown
How many days until your wedding — and which part of the plan you are in right now.
Pick your date to start the countdown.
The planning phases
- 12+ Months BeforeSet wedding budget · Pick wedding date · Draft initial guest list …
- 9–12 Months BeforeBook venue · Book photographer · Book videographer …
- 6–9 Months BeforeShop for wedding attire · Book entertainment (DJ/band) · Book florist …
- 3–6 Months BeforeSend save-the-dates · Book transportation · Order wedding cake …
- 1–3 Months BeforeBuy wedding rings · Send invitations · Plan rehearsal dinner …
- 1 Month BeforeFinal dress/suit fittings · Apply for marriage license · Final venue walk-through …
- Week OfConfirm details with all vendors · Pack honeymoon bags · Pick up wedding attire …
- Day OfRelax and enjoy your day!
Good to know
- The countdown follows Bridewell's checklist: each phase has its tasks and a date to finish them by.
- Behind on a phase? Book the venue, photographer and caterer first; the rest compresses well.
- In Bridewell your date drives the checklist deadlines, reminders and the countdown on the dashboard.
Your countdown, with the plan behind it
Bridewell's dashboard counts down to the day and lists the tasks of the phase you are in — on iPhone, Mac, Vision Pro and the web, shared with the people you plan with.
Start planning freeQuestions, answered
How do I count down to my wedding?
Enter your wedding date above. The page counts the days and shows the planning phase you are in — the same phases as Bridewell's checklist.
How long does it take to plan a wedding?
Bridewell's checklist starts twelve months or more before the date, common when the venue and vendors you want are in demand. Shorter engagements work too: book the venue, photographer and caterer first, then follow the remaining phases in order.
Is my wedding date saved?
No. The date stays in this page and is gone when you close it. To keep it, with the checklist and reminders, create a free Bridewell account.