Free Wedding Planning Guide by Studio 900
Planning your dream wedding just got easier.
At Studio 900, we’ve spent over 27 years photographing weddings across the UK—from elegant manor houses to intimate countryside ceremonies. Along the way, we’ve seen the magic (and the mayhem) of wedding planning. So we’ve put together a FREE Wedding Planning Guide to help you stay calm, organised, and focused on what really matters: celebrating your love.
📘 What’s Inside the Guide?
Our downloadable PDF includes:
✅ Month-by-month planning checklist
Stay on top of every important task from “Yes!” to “I do.
💍 Why Use Our Guide?
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Created by seasoned wedding professionals
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No fluff—just actionable advice
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Helps you avoid common planning mistakes
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Perfect for UK-based weddings
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Completely free—no catch
Whether you’re planning a wedding in 6 months or 2 years, this guide is your trusted companion to stay on track and reduce the stress
🗓️ Month-by-Month Wedding Planning Checklist
📅 12–18 Months Before the Wedding
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Set your wedding budget
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Create a guest list draft
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Choose a wedding date and venue
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Book your wedding photographer (📸 Studio 900 recommends early booking!)
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Hire a wedding planner (if using one)
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Choose your wedding party (bridesmaids, groomsmen, etc.)
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Research and book major vendors: caterer, band/DJ, videographer
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Start a Pinterest board or inspiration folder
📅 9–12 Months Before
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Finalise guest list
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Order/save the date cards
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Choose and order your wedding dress
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Book ceremony officiant
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Research florists, cake designers, and hair/makeup artists
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Schedule your engagement shoot (Studio 900 offers beautiful pre-wedding sessions!)
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Set up your wedding website
📅 6–9 Months Before
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Send out save-the-dates
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Finalise menu and cake design
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Shop for wedding party outfits
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Book hair and makeup trial
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Book honeymoon
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Order rentals: linens, chairs, décor
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Finalise your photography shot list with Studio 900
📅 4–6 Months Before
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Send wedding invitations
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Finalise ceremony details and readings
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Write or personalise your vows
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Arrange transportation for guests and yourselves
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Meet with vendors to confirm details
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Book pre-wedding beauty treatments
📅 2–3 Months Before
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Have your final dress fitting
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Confirm RSVP numbers
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Create seating chart
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Finalise music playlist for ceremony/reception
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Order wedding favours
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Schedule a final planning meeting with your photographer
📅 1 Month Before
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Confirm all vendor bookings
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Print place cards, programmes, signage
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Break in wedding shoes
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Practice your first dance
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Prepare wedding emergency kit (plasters, tissues, safety pins, etc.)
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Make final payments and prepare tips for vendors
📅 1–2 Weeks Before
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Confirm timeline with all vendors
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Pack for honeymoon
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Collect wedding outfits
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Do a full wedding rehearsal
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Drop off items at venue
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Relax and take care of yourself
📅 Wedding Day!
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Eat a good breakfast
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Allow plenty of time to get ready
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Enjoy your photography session—trust Studio 900 to capture the magic
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Breathe, smile, and soak in every moment!