Portland Wedding Planner & Local Vendors

12–18 months before

✓Set a realistic total budget✓Draft your guest list✓Choose your preferred season/date range✓Research and tour venues✓Book your venue✓Hire a full-service planner if using one✓Create a wedding website✓Start a vendor inspiration folder

9–12 months before

6–9 months before

3–6 months before

1–3 months before

✓Mail invitations✓Finalize ceremony script✓Build reception timeline✓Create shot-list priorities✓Schedule final fittings✓Apply for marriage license within appropriate timeframe✓Create seating plan✓Confirm final vendor details✓Prepare vendor payments/tips

Final 2 weeks

Wedding day

✓Eat and hydrate✓Keep marriage license/rings secure✓Have payment/tip envelopes ready✓Give phone to a trusted person during key moments✓Take a private moment together✓Enjoy the day

Master Wedding Checklist