Which version of the checklist do you need?

SO many congrats on the big engagement! Let's face it, wedding planning might seem a tad daunting, but hey, we've got your back.

Every couple is different, right? Some love a good old checklist, while others are spreadsheet wizards. Guess what? We've thought of it all. On this page, you can find our nifty wedding planning checklist in various shapes and sizes. Fancy just reading it online here? Go for it. More of a PDF person? We’ve got you covered. And for those who love a good Excel, Google Sheet, or even a Notion template, yep, they’re all here just for you!

And if you’re in the mood for something extra special, check out our premium All-in-One Wedding Planning Spreadsheet. It's packed with over 25 planning sheets, covering everything from your budget, guest list, seating plans, to even a drinks calculator. We're pretty proud of it and think it's the handiest wedding planning tool out there.

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We've created a neatly presented timeline of absolutely everything you need to complete each month in the lead-up to your wedding day, to ensure a smooth and stress-free planning process & wonderful day.

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All-In-1 Wedding Planning Spreadsheet

Everything You need to Plan Your Wedding

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Our premium All-in-One Wedding Planning Spreadsheet includes 25+ comprehensive yet easy-to-use sheets, from guest lists to cake cost calculators, to make planning your big day a breeze!

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• Wedding Planning Checklist & Timeline AND

Planning Related Sheets:

• Wedding Budget Spreadsheet
• Guest List
• Wedding Party

Wedding Day Related Sheets:

• Seating Plan
• Emergency Kit
• Day Timeline

Vendor Related Sheets:

• Vendors List
• Venues Research
• Decor Research
• Florist Research
• Photographer Research
• Videographer Research
• Catering Research
• Drinks Calculator
• Cake Research & Calculator
• Bands Research
• Music List

Gift & Registry Related Sheets:

• Registry & Gifts List
• Gifts & Thank You's

Travel Related Sheets:

• Bride's Wedding Weekend Packing List
• Groom's Wedding Weekend Packing List
• Bride's Honeymoon Packing List
• Groom's Honeymoon Packing List
• Honeymoon Budget

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Wedding Planning Checklist Online

When’s your special day?

Pre-engagement

Just Engaged

12 Months Out

11 Months Out

10 Months Out

9 Months Out

8 Months Out

7 Months Out

6 Months Out

5 Months Out

4 Months Out

3 Months Out

2 Months Out

1 Month Out

The Final Week

The Day Of

After the Wedding

Pre-Engagement Checklist

Make Sure The Time is Right

This is what the data says about how long to wait before proposing.

Find out their engagement ring style

Here's a list of different engagement ring styles and a few tips to help get you find out their ideal ring.

Talk to your partner's parents

Asking the parents can be a daunting task. Here are a few things to remember when asking the parents to make sure it goes off without a hitch.

Make Sure The Time is Right

This is what the data says about how long to wait before proposing.

Find Out Their Engagement Ring Style

Here's a list of different engagement ring styles and a few tips to help get you find out their ideal ring.

Talk To Your Partner's Parents

Asking the parents can be a daunting task. Here are a few things to remember when asking the parents to make sure it goes off without a hitch.

Buy Engagement Ring

So you're finally ready to buy the ring! Wonderful. Before you get the credit card out, here are a few key questions to bear in mind and a list of great places to buy an engagement ring online.

Hide The Ring

When you're getting ready to propose, the last thing you want is for your engagement ring to get lost, stolen or found by your partner! Here are a few ideas that will help keep your jewelry well hidden.

Plan Proposal And Post-Proposal Plans

Plans for a proposal can be as intricate as the proposal itself. If you're thinking of popping the question, there are some things to keep in mind. In our Ultimate Guide to Proposing we walk you through everything you need to know.

Plan A Proposal Shoot (Or Have A Family/Friend Capture It On Camera)

How special would it be to be able to capture your proposal on camera? You could plan a proposal shoot with a professional photographer or have a friend or family member snap photos and videos. Here's a great guide to pulling off the perfect proposal shoot.

Propose!

Enough dilly-dallying, propose already! :)

Just Engaged!

Enjoy The Moment, You're Only ‘Just Engaged' Once!

So. Many. Congrats!

Announce Your Wedding To Loved Ones

So you've just got engaged! Beautiful news! Now comes the fun part of telling your loved ones. How do you announce your engagement in a way that is special and memorable? Here are some ideas to get you started.

Set 2-3 Preferred Dates For Wedding

This article will help you figure out when's the best time to say “I do.”

Discuss What Kind Of Wedding You'd Like

Here's a list of different types of weddings to help with inspiration.

Research Wedding Locations And Reception Venues

This wonderful guide is packed with expert tips on finding the perfect venue.

12 Months Out
Wedding Planning Checklist

Budget And Decide Who Is Contributing What

I know everything in the wedding planning process seems important, but this really is. This article outlines who typically pays for what when getting married, and this spreadsheet is a helpful tool to make sure you keep all the costs in check and that there are no surprises.

Shortlist Wedding & Reception Venues, Schedule Viewings & Book Venue

Book the venue as soon as possible to have the greatest chance of getting your dream venue on your ideal date. Here's 10 tips to choosing your wedding venue.

Pin Down Your Wedding Party And Propose To Them!

Establish who will be in your wedding party and once you know, here's a guide to when and how to propose to them.

Create Your Wedding Website

Here's a great rundown of everything to include on your wedding website and here's a solid list of the best wedding website builders.

Hire A Wedding Planner

Reading this will help you decide if hiring a wedding planner is right for you, and if you do decide to hire one. And here's a rundown of questions to ask your wedding planner.

Collect Names And Emails For Guest List

One of the trickiest & most frustrating parts of putting together a guest list is collecting everyone's contact information to send save-the-dates and invites to! Here are a few tips to help make the process as easy as possible.

Insure The Engagement Ring

Protecting your ring with insurance is a smart decision, and it's easy to do. Here's a quick guide to walk you through it.

Create Your Inspiration Board(s)

Creating your wedding vision board can be so much fun! It's a great way to get inspired and start planning your dream day. Here's how to get the inspiration rolling and the boards set up.

Create A Wedding Health & Fitness Plan

Here's a great 12 month wedding-specific fitness plan to get you in tip top shape.

11 Months Out

Send Save-The-Dates

Here are a few things you need to know before you send your save-the-datesand a beautiful way to send them.

Browse Wedding Dress Styles

Here's a helpful quiz to help you decide which wedding dress style is for you.

Choose A Theme, Color Scheme And Start Thinking Of Overall Design

Pcking the theme is a great way to start thinking about the overall design. If you're not sure where to start, fret not, here's a guide to choosing a wedding theme to match your style.

Find And Book Appointments With Main Vendors

Here's a wonderful run down of how to find, maintain, & use your wedding vendor list.

Book Your Ceremony Officiant

Here's a helpful guide on how to choose the right wedding officiant.

Buy Wedding Insurance

Wedding insurance has its pros and cons, here's how to decide if you need it and here's how to find the best wedding insurance.

Choose Your Bridal Subscription Boxes

Not a necessity by any means but can be fun and helpful!
This post takes you through the best bridal subscription boxes available.

Prepare A Folder For Vendor Receipts And Contracts

Getting married and dealing with vendors can get messy. It's important to make sure you're organized and prepared for all of the paperwork and planning that goes into it.

Shop For Wedding Dresses

Here are 20 essential tips for a flawless wedding dress shopping experience, and if you're more of an online shopper, the best places to buy your wedding dress online.

10 Months Out

Shop For Veil

Here's a useful guide to help you choose the right wedding veil and a run down of the best places to buy veils online.

Organize The Newlyweds' Transportation

Organising transport to-and-from the wedding venue sounds straight forward but in reality it can get complicated. Here's a helpful guide with everything you need to know.

9 Months Out

Finalize Your Wedding Dress And Make The Purchase!

Now you're nine months out from your special day, it's the ideal time to make your final decision and actually buy your wedding dress.
Before you make final call, though, take a minute to make sure you've had all the wedding dress purchasing questions answered.

Research Honeymoon Options

The honeymoon! Such a beautiful time… but it can be stressful to plan and there's so many destinations to choose from. This list will give you some great ideas for honeymoon spots.

Ask Wedding Party To Schedule Bachelor / Bachelorette Parties

If they haven't already spoken to you about them, it's time to nudge your maid of honor and best man about planning the bachelorette and bachelor parties! Here's 101 bachelorette party themes and 47 bachelor party ideas. You could also consider a joint bachelor/bachelorette party.

Shop For Shoes And Accessories

The perfect pair of shoes can take your outfit from beautiful to stunning. Check out our guides to the best places to shop for wedding shoes online and accessories online.

8 Months Out

Register For Gifts

With all the planning, don't forget to register for gifts! This will make it easy for your guests to know what to get you. Here's a guide to the best wedding registry platforms for gifts, cash, honeymoons & charity.

Choose Bridal Party Attire And Accessories

And you thought picking your wedding dress was tough! :) Here's a great overview of how to dress the bridal party.

Meet With Florist To Finalise Flowers

Flowers are an important part of your wedding. But what do you do if you're unsure what flowers to choose? Or how many to order? Don't worry, we're here to help with 22 questions to ask your florist! .

Book Hotel-Room Blocks For Guests

Particularly important if you're having a destination wedding! Here's a guide to what Room blocks are and some key tips.

7 Months Out

Design Or Purchase Wedding Invitations (If Paper Invitations)

Here are the best places to buy wedding invitations, stationery online.

Order Rental Items

This guide will give you some essential tips on what items you should really consider renting.

Book The Rehearsal-Dinner Venue

6 Months Out

Book Wedding Night Accommodation

Don't forget to book your wedding night accommodation! It can be a lot of fun to spend your first night as husband and wife in a romantic setting.

Get Tastings Underway For The Wedding Cake And Order It

Finalise Who Is Giving Speeches

Here's a great run down on everything speeches, including when the speeches take place, how long they should last and more.

Hire A Lighting Designer

Schedule Date & Location For Bridal Shower / Bachelorette Party

Schedule Date & Location For Bachelor Party / Stag Do

Plan For Day After Wedding

As you plan your wedding, it's easy to forget about what comes immediately after. The day after the wedding, you'll likely be feeling tired and perhaps, a little bit hungover so whatever you plan (and here are some ideas), go easy on yourselves!

5 Months Out

Buy Or Rent The Groom’s Tuxedo

For the groom, it's time to shop for your tuxedo! And we're here to help make the process as easy and stress-free as possible. This guide is a wonderful run through everything you need to know and here are the best places to buy or rent a tux online.

Book Transportation For Guests

Book The Honeymoon & Create Honeyfund

If you're planning on going on honeymoon right after the wedding, it's time to get it booked! You can also create a honeyfund to help pay for your trip.

Begin Premarital Counseling

Research Rehearsal Dinner Venues

Whether you're planning a small, intimate gathering or a larger celebration, finding the right venue for your rehearsal dinner can be a stress. Here's a helfpul guide.

4 Months Out

Send Out Wedding Invitations & Rehearsal Dinner Invitations

Schedule Necessary Time Off From Work

Four months out is ample time to give notice to your company that you're going to need a few days off. To ensure the request goes smoothly, The Art of Requesting Time Off is a must ready.

Have Your Final Tasting With The Caterer

Buy Wedding Rings

It's time to get those wedding rings purchased. Rings can be a big expense and you're going to be wearing it for life, so it's no small decision. Here's 7 key things to remember before buying your wedding ring and here are the 18 best places to buy wedding rings online.

Select The Wedding Party Attire And Schedule Fittings

Hair And Makeup Trial & Book Stylist

A trial run with a hair and makeup artist will help ensure that you look your best on your big day. And be sure to book a stylist who can help create the perfect look for your wedding day book. Here are 10 tips to make the most of your hair and make up trial.

Create A Song List For Ceremony And Reception

Select Attire For Your Flower Girls And Ring Bearer

3 Months Out

Meet With Your Officiant

Create Or Order Wedding Favors & Gift Bags

Wedding favors are a long tradition and a lovely way to thank your guests for their attendance on your special day. But what do you put in them? Here are some ideas for both store-bought and DIY favors, as well as gift bags for out-of-town guests. And here are the best places to buy them online.

Collate RSVP's And Call Guests Who Haven't Sent A Response

Finalise Menu With Caterer

Order Alcohol And Beverages

These are just a few points to consider, this guide has more factors to bear mind. You'll also find this calculator very handy.

Decide On A Wet Weather Contingency Plan If Outdoors

Book A Photo-Booth Rental (Or Something Similar)

Photo booths are a great way to get everyone in on the fun, and they can be a great way to capture memories of your special day.

Select Readings

Start Crafting DIY Items If You Haven’t Already

Here's a great round up of DIY ideas to consider.

Have Fun At Your Bachelor/Bachelorette Party!

2 Months Out

Confirm Date, Time, And Venue With All Your Vendors

Purchase A Guest Book & Don't Forget Lots Of Pens!

A guest book is a wonderful way to keep track of who attends your wedding and to provide a space for well-wishes.

Organize Cake Servers, Candles, Small Decor & Details

Finalize Decor And Run Through With Wedding Coordinator/Planner

The big day is fast approaching, and there are still a few things to take care of. First, finalize the decor and dig up the best places to buy wedding decorations online.

First Dress Fitting

Purchase Wedding Dress Undergarments

Here's a helpful a guide on finding the perfect underwear to wear under your wedding dress.

Write Your Wedding Vows

Apply For Your Marriage License

Buy Wedding Party Gifts

This isn't a must but it is a thoughtful way to thank your wedding party for all their time & energy. Here's everything you need to know.

Give The Song Selections To Your Band Or DJ

Set Up Appointments For Any Beauty / Grooming Eg. Teeth Whitening, Hair Colour Etc.

Design And Order Your Wedding Programs

Here's a guide to everything to consider when creating your wedding program.

1 Month Out

Have Your Final Dress Fitting

Here's a great run through of everything to bear in mind for your final dress fitting.

Pick Up Your Marriage License

Assemble Gift Bags

Break In Your Wedding Shoes

You'll be thankful you did! Here are 7 useful tips & tricks to make sure you're comfortable on your special day.

Buy Lingerie For Your Wedding And Honeymoon

Create A Seating Chart

Here are 15 unique seating charts to welcome your guests with a wow.

Finalize Number Of Tables And Centerpieces

Confirm Final Headcount & Seating Plan With Your Venue And Caterer

Review Music List With Your DJ Or Wedding Band

Here are 10 tips to planning your wedding music.

Confirm Reservations For The Honeymoon

Set Aside Tips In Small Envelopes For Your Vendors

Make Sure Groomsmen Have Clothes In Order

Remind Everyone (Including Yourself) To Prepare Speeches!

Order Or Make Escort Cards And Place Cards

Have A Final Venue Walk-Through

Make a list of all the questions you need to ask and take someone with you who can help you remember everything.

Book A Manicure And Pedicure

Have A Bridal Shower

If you're having a bridal shower, now is the time to do it! Here are 30 bridal shower game ideas to keep the guests entertained and mingling.

The Final Week

Send A Wedding Day Checklist And Timeline To Your Bridal Party

Clear Your Work To-Do List So You Can Only Focus On Wedding Festivities And Take It All In

Confirm Drop Off Times And Locations With ALL Vendors

This will help ensure that everything arrives on time and in the right place.

Pay Up All Vendors

Groom To Book Haircut For Day Before Wedding

Get Your Hair Done

Whether you're opting for a traditional updo or something a little more modern, your stylist will be able to help you achieve the perfect look – here's some inspiration we think you'll love.

Have A Ceremony Rehearsal And Rehearsal Dinner.

Getting Your Eyebrows Done

Have A Manicure/Pedicure

Having A Massage – Perhaps Couples Massage?

Pack For Honeymoon

Clean Your Ring

A quick clean just before the big day will help it look its best. Here's a helpful guide to how to ensure your ring is in great shape for the day you tie the knot.

Practice Your Vows Out Loud

Get A Wax

If that's your thing.

Put Any Boxes, Suitcases, Bags To Bring To The Ceremony Or Reception In The Car

If You're Staying At A Hotel/The Venue Pack Clothes For The Day After

The Day Before The Wedding

Prepare Wedding Dress And Accessories.

Hang your dress and check for any stains or wrinkles and once you have decided on the items you will wear, lay them out in an easily accessible place so you can get dressed quickly on the day of the wedding.

Pack An Emergency Kit.

It's important to remember to pack an emergency kit for the big day. Here's everything you should consider including in your emergency kit the day before your wedding.

Get Excited – Soak It In – You Are About To Marry The Love Of Your Life!

Day of The Wedding

One of the most important aspects of planning a wedding is the timeline for both the ceremony and the reception. So to avoid convoluting this month-by-month checklist, we've created separate timelines specifically for the wedding ceremony here and a timeline for the reception here.

After The Wedding

Have Your Wedding Dress Cleaned And Preserved

Whatever you end up doing with your wedding dress, having it cleaned and preserved is essential.

Send Thank You Cards

Give Your In-Laws And Parents A Gift

Gather Photos From Friends & Family

Consider Selling Your Wedding Dress

If you're not interested in keeping it as a memento, you may want to consider selling your wedding dress. There are a number of reasons why selling your dress can be a good idea. Here's how to do it and the best platforms to do it.

Freeze The Wedding Cake

Choose What To Do With The Leftover Food, Flowers And Decor

While it can be tempting to throw it all away, there are actually a lot of things you can do with it.

Reuse Leftover Wedding Favors

Ensure You’ve Paid And Tipped All Your Vendors

Leave Vendor Reviews

Here are some helpful points to consider when leaving a vendor review.

Change Names

It isn't as easy as it should be! Here's a helpful guide.

Day of The Wedding

One of the most important aspects of planning a wedding is the timeline for both the ceremony and the reception. So to avoid convoluting this month-by-month checklist, we've created separate timelines specifically for the wedding ceremony here and a timeline for the reception here.

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The All-in-One Wedding Planning Spreadsheet: Everything in One Place

Price: $105 $65 (Until End of January)
Available for: Google Sheets & Excel

You're engaged! So many congrats! At this stage, you may be searching for a comprehensive wedding planning spreadsheet to keep all your planning tasks organized; well look no further! We are delighted to introduce our new all-in-one wedding planning spreadsheet, designed to help you plan your dream wedding seamlessly.

The spreadsheet includes all the necessary sheets to make your wedding planning journey a breeze. From a wedding budget spreadsheet, checklist & guest list to a seating plan sheet, day timeline, emergency kit list and even a registry & gifts list, this wedding planning tool has got you all covered.

The wedding planning spreadsheet also includes sheets for vendors, venues, decor, photographers, videographers, caterers, and bands, making it easy to keep track of all your options. With a drinks calculator and cake research & calculator included, you can also plan your wedding bar and cake with ease.

There's nothing more you could possibly need, and if there is – just drop us an email and we'll get it sorted for you.

Even better, to celebrate the launch, this amazing tool is currently on offer for just $65 until the end of January, instead of the regular $105 price.

Let's dive in and share more details of how it looks & exactly what you get.

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Planning Related Sheets:

Wedding Planning Checklist
Never miss a task again with the handy checklist feature. It includes a timeline of what needs to be done and when, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.

Wedding Budget Spreadsheet
Keeping track of your wedding expenses is crucial, and this sheet helps you do just that. It includes categories for all the different expenses, expected cost, actual cost, budget available and more.

Guest List
Keep track of your guest list with this sheet. It allows you to input guest names, addresses, RSVPs, what parts of the wedding their attending, table number, gifts and more.

Wedding Party
Keep your wedding party organized with this sheet. It includes space to input the names of your bridesmaids, groomsmen, and other important members of your wedding party. Also keep track of their wedding attire!

Wedding Day Related Sheets:

Seating Plan
Designing your seating plan can be daunting, but this sheet makes it a breeze. A simple but powerful way to make sure it's clear to you and everyone else exactly who is sat where.

Emergency Kit
Be prepared for any wedding day mishaps with the emergency kit sheet. It includes a list of essential items to keep on hand in case of emergencies… for the bride AND groom.

Day Timeline
Keep everyone on track with the day timeline sheet. It includes a detailed schedule of the day's events, from getting ready to the final send-off. Easily editable of course.

Vendor Related Sheets:

Vendors List
Keep track of all your confirmed vendors with this sheet. It includes space to input their names and important contact information.

Venues Research
Researching wedding venues can be time-consuming, but this sheet streamlines the process. It includes space to input the name, location, image, key features and cost of each venue you're considering. Lets you score each venue based on the features and automatically recommends the best venue!

Decor Research
Keep track of your decor options with this sheet. It includes space to input the name, quantity, price, source and status!

Florist Research
Keep track of potential florists with this sheet. It includes space to input the name, contact information, and costs for each type of flower from each florist you're considering.

Photographer Research
Choosing a wedding photographer is a big decision, but this sheet makes it easier. It includes space to input the name, contact information, cost and key questions to ask your potential photographer.

Videographer Research
If you're considering a wedding videographer, this sheet is for you. It includes space to input the name, contact information, cost and key questions you should ask any potential videographer.

Catering Research
Keep track of potential caterers with this sheet. It includes space to input the name, contact information, cost of each caterer, key questions to ask each caterer you're considering as well as important dates to remember

Drinks Calculator
A one-of-a-kind drink calculator sheet that gives you an accurate idea of how much alcohol you'll need and cost. You can (optionally) fine-tune the calculator based on how much wine or spirits you want, price of drinks, glasses you expect people to drink, how many kids are attending and more. It will even give you approximate costs based on whether you're buying drinks yourself from a store, or from a caterer or a bar/restaurant.

Cake Research & Calculator
Keep track of potential wedding cake options with this sheet. It includes space to input the name, contact information, key questions to ask and the cost of each cake baker you're considering, It also includes a powerful cost calculator which you can fine-tune by type of cake, size of cake, cutting fees and more.

Bands Research
If you're considering a live band for your wedding, this sheet is for you. It includes space to input the name, contact information, website and key questions you should ask any band.

Music List
Keep track of your wedding music with this sheet. It includes sections for each part of the wedding and key songs that need to be played. From precessionals through to mother-son dance.

Gift & Registry Related Sheets:

Registry & Gifts List
Keep track of all the wonderful gifts you're hoping to receive from different registries!

Gifts & Thank You's
Ensure you express your gratitude and keep a record of all the gifts you've received and thanked for.

Travel Related Sheets:

Bride's Wedding Weekend Packing List
Never miss an essential item for your special weekend with this comprehensive packing list. Mark each item with “need to buy”, “ordered” and “packed.”

Groom's Wedding Weekend Packing List
Make sure the groom is all set for the wedding weekend too with this handy packing list. Mark each item with “need to buy”, “ordered” and “packed.

Bride's Honeymoon Packing List
Get ready for the trip of a lifetime with this packing list tailored specifically for the bride. Mark each item with “need to buy”, “ordered” and “packed.

Groom's Honeymoon Packing List
The groom won't be left out of the packing fun with this packing list designed just for him. Mark each item with “need to buy”, “ordered” and “packed.

Honeymoon Budget
Keep your finances in check and make the most of your romantic getaway with this budget planning sheet. It includes exchange rate calculator and a section for primary expenses and expenses you accumulate during your special trip.

If you're looking for a wedding planning spreadsheet that will save you time and stress, our wedding planning spreadsheet is the perfect tool for you. With its easy-to-use format and affordable price, it's the ultimate planning assistant to help you plan the wedding of your dreams.

Price: $105 $65 (Until End of January)
Available for: Google Sheets & Excel

If you need any help or need any tweaks or changes, don't think twice about dropping us me an email at elizabeth@bridalmusings.com.

Crafting your own wedding decor adds a personal flair that no store-bought item can match. If you're gearing up for your big day and your budget is whispering sweet nothings about savings, how about embracing a DIY project that's both easy on the wallet and a feast for the eyes? Imagine creating a stunning bouquet of roses from coffee filters and glue for the jaw-dropping price of $17. That's right, just seventeen dollars. This bit of budget genius comes courtesy of Hannah from North Carolina (with permission!), whose creativity turned a frugal find into fabulous flora.

Now, let's talk about these roses. They're every crafty bride's dream: low cost, low waste, and high impact. Coffee filters offer the perfect canvas to bring any color palette to life, and they're resilient enough to survive the excitement and chaos of a wedding day. The best part? They won't droop or wilt when the day heats up.

This DIY journey is ideal for brides who get a kick out of crafting and the joy of declaring, “I made that!” as guests marvel at their handiwork. With a handful of supplies and a bit of time, you can create roses that add a touch of romance to any setting. Granted, it might take about 20 minutes to create each bloom, but it's a delightful way to add a personal touch to your special day, without draining your wallet.

While it does take a bit of time to craft these beauties, think of it as a relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle of wedding planning. It's your moment to pause, craft, and maybe even catch up on your favorite podcast.

Ready to embark on this crafty floral endeavor? The full tutorial, kindly provided by Hannah, is waiting below. It's packed with all the tips and tricks you need to create these charming, everlasting blooms.

And here's a sweet thought—these roses can live on past your wedding day. They can bloom in your home, serve as keepsakes for guests, or even inspire the next crafty bride who catches one.

Ready to get your hands on the tutorial and start this floral journey? The full tutorial, kindly shared with us by Hannah herself, is below and complete with all the tips and tricks to create these everlasting blooms.

Complete Tutorial: How to Create Artificial Flowers for Your Wedding

Supplies:

• Acrylic paint
• Water
• Coffee filters
• Scissors
• Thin wire
• Wire cutters
• Bamboo skewers
• Elmer's glue
• Paint brush

Steps:

• Dye
• Cut/dry
• Assemble

Dye:

• Dilute acrylic paint in water
• Dip coffee filters in mixture

• Dip them in stacks, not one at a time
• By dipping the edges in one color, letting it partially dry, and dipping the middle in another color, you can achieve a starburst look
• Separate any large stacks into smaller stacks and allow to partially dry

Cutting and Drying

You will need two kinds of petals, inner and outer. For each rose you will need 4 outer sheets and 3 inner half-sheets. Because of this you will need to cut roughly 4x more sheets into outer petals than inner petals. You may cut multiple layers at once.

Outer petals:

• Fold damp sheets into half and then into thirds to create sixths
• Cut a shallow “m” shape
• Unfold and cut one slit from one edge, stopping at the center

Inner petals:

• Fold damp sheets into eighths
• Cut a rounded “v” shape
• Unfold and cut in half
• Cut a slit from the peak of the center petal continuing halfway down

After petals are cut, lay sheets out so they may dry. (They do not need to be fully dry to assemble.)

Assembling pt 1.

You will need 3 half-sheets of inner petals and 4 sheets of outer petals.

Inner petals:

• Mix elmer's glue and water to create a thin glue mixture. Apply to inner petal half-sheet as shown below (red)
• Starting at one side, roll sheet into a cone
• Apply glue to the next sheet, place cone on it and roll. Do this again to use all 3 inner petal sheets
• Cut the end off of the cone

Outer sheets

• On the first and third outer sheets: fold over the first petal and apply glue as shown below (red)
• Place cone on sheet and roll
• On the second and fourth outer sheets: do not fold over the first petal. This will ensure the petals are staggered and look realistic. Apply glue.
• Place cone on sheet and roll
• Repeat until all 4 outer petal sheets are used

Assembling pt 2.

•  After all sheets are rolled, cut the end off of the cone
• Insert bamboo skewer near the middle on the flower
• Wrap wire around base of flower and tighten
• The higher you wrap the wire, the more loose and open the flower will be
• Add finishing touches such as opening and curling the petals

Photo guide:

Dying/cutting

Assembly:

Hello there fabulous wedding team! As we count down to the big day, we've compiled key wedding morning tips from seasoned insiders. We're covering everything: from important minor accessories to the art of effective task delegation.

Grab your coffee (or champagne, we're all for choice!), and let's get focused. Today we embrace the joy and task at hand, creating a memorable occasion with each decision we make. Let's start this journey to the aisle in style!

Make Sure You Have All of Your Accessories

“While your shirt, jacket, and pants are typically no-brainers to bring with you on the wedding morning, you'd be surprised how easily things like socks, shoes, or belts get left at home! Take note of all of the items that are part of your wedding day ensemble so that you can add them to your packing list to be sure you've got everything you need.”

Jason Jackson, President & COO, Generation Tux

Have a Mini Yoga or Meditation Session

“Amidst the whirl of wedding excitement, a brief yoga or meditation session can be a blissful oasis of calm. Just 15 minutes of gentle stretching or mindfulness can center your thoughts and relax your body. Invite your bridal party to join in – it’s a wonderful way to bond and de-stress together!”

Elizabeth M Kane, Bridal Musings

Bring Your Getting Ready Outfits!

“It’s been a trend for brides over the last few years to have their bridal party wear matching “getting ready” outfits, and that trend isn’t going anywhere any time soon! If you’re treating your #bridesquad to matching PJs or robes the night before or the morning of the wedding, be sure you’ve packed those to give out to everyone. If you’ve gifted them to your gals in advance, remind everyone to bring along their outfit to ensure you get those perfect photos during hair and makeup in the morning!”

Kristy Breed & Helen Semovski, Director & Designer, Le Rose Stories

Be Sure to Eat!!!

“Don't forget to eat AND to feed your bridal party! Place your breakfast or room service order in advance of the morning and assign a bridal party member to pick-up the breakfast order or to ensure that the food arrives and is set-up on time. And make certain that your bridal party reminds you to eat food and drink plenty of water throughout the morning!”

Mandy Connor, Owner, Hummingbird Events & Design

Pen a Love Note to Your Future Spouse

“Take a quiet moment to write a few heartfelt lines to your soon-to-be life partner. It’s a beautiful way to express your excitement and love on the morning of your wedding. This little note can be a cherished keepsake, a reminder of the joy and anticipation of this special day.”

Elizabeth M Kane, Bridal Musings

Okay, team – that’s our roundup of top tips for your wedding morning. Whether you're the star of the show or the best supporting friend, these nuggets of wisdom are here to help everyone kick off the day without a hitch. Think of them as your secret weapon for a smooth start. So, grab your coffee, or hey, a mimosa (we won't tell), and let’s make this day one for the books!

Well all know Pinterest has been a blessing (and sometimes an overwhelming curse) when it comes to wedding inspiration, Instagram is so helpful for sussing out a vendor's style, and obviously we are massive advocates for wedding blogs!

Three Little Words invitations photographed by Claire Eliza via Bridal Musings

But what about when it comes down to the nitty-gritty? When you're no longer looking for ideas, tips and advice, but when you actually have to sit down and devise your seating plan or make up your budget.

The internet has gifted us with so many great digital resources for planning our weddings, many of which are affordable, or completely free. But with so many to sift through, it can be hard to find the best ones, so to help you on your way, we've rounded up a few of our favorites!

1. Wedding Website Builders

We've written before about wedding websites, and if you ask me, they're a modern-day essential for almost every wedding.

They're a go-to spot for guests to get all the information they need for your big day, from start times and dress codes to links for accommodation and travel. You can also use them to collect RSVPs, dietary requirements and playlist requests.

Best of all, they avoid you having to field all sorts of FAQs in the final days before your wedding, AND they cut back on paper because you don't need to send an info card with your invitations.

There are lots of wedding websites to go with, but among my faves are Riley & Grey, With Joy, and our next little tip…

Photo by Nikki Santerre via Bridal Musings

2. Minted

Want to coordinate your wedding website with all of your event's paper goods? Minted offers brides & grooms a platform that creates a stylish online presence (ie. your wedding website) cohesively paired with matching paper invites & stationery. And guess what?! Right now they're offering 15% off your Minted Weddings order with our exclusive code: BridalMusings15.

Their websites include all the bells and whistles you need – RSVP tracker, custom URLs, address book, etc – and you'll be given a credit for your stationery when you set it up! As for the invitations & stationery, Minted sources their designs from top artists worldwide, granting loads of customizations: think gold foil, letterpress, monograms, personalized stamps and more.

When all is said and done you'll have Save The Dates, Invites, RSVP cards, Thank Yous, Escort Cards & a wedding website all to match – all organized and ordered in one place!

3. Venue Search Tools

Finding the perfect wedding venue, in your local town or ideal destination that hits the mark on budget, guest count, scenery, services, curfew, aesthetics (on and on and on) can be vexing, luckily there are some websites that help you filter through them all!

For those searching stateside, The Wedding Spot offers a regional search tool with loads of venues from rustic barn weddings, swanky hotel soirees and all-inclusive resorts. Jet-setting couples will benefit from The Venue Report‘s stylishly curated selection of venues worldwide. And for our intimate couples, did you know you can filter “Suitable For Events” properties on Airbnb? We've curated a selection of our favorite homes & villas that are available for weddings here.

Photo by Mango Studios via Bridal Musings

3. All Seated

All Seated is used by couples, event planners and venues alike for devising seating charts and creating venue lay-outs. It allows total flexibility, and you can use it to collaborate with your venue or planner, which means a lot less back and forth.

While this tool is handy for all kinds of weddings, it's particularly invaluable for large guestlists, unusual venue layouts, or for couples using a mix of table styles.

4. Spotify

Spotify (or your streaming service of choice) is so handy for creating playlists for your wedding. Whether it's music to listen to while you're getting ready, something chilled playing over dinner, or your big dancefloor favorites, you can collaborate with your other half, bridal party, guests or wedding DJ to compile your favorite songs.

Don't forget to check out our own ready-made playlists to make the job even easier!

5. Google Drive

So many couples use Google Drive for creating spreadsheets and keeping all their important wedding documents together in one place.

For our wedding, we found spreadsheets really handy for compiling our guests' addresses and dietary requirements, as well as managing our budget – not that we kept to it or anything!

Planner on Amazon via Bridal Musings

6. Bridebook

We're certain former UK brides wish they had Bridebook when they were getting married. This UK site is an online wedding planning resource that combines your budget planner, to-do list timeline, and vendor search in one handy tool.

Our favorite feature is that you can add your total budget and it will divvy it up among all the different aspects of your wedding based on the average costs in your area. Then you can edit it depending on the parts of your wedding you want to prioritize – and it's so user-friendly!

Bridebook has an app that is doing incredibly well, so it seems lots of couples are in agreement.

7. Gift Registries

We love gift registries as a way of cutting out any admin associated with receiving gorgeous presents and generous cash gifts, vouchers, or honeymoon contributions for your wedding. It also adds a bit of class to the whole potentially awkward cash situation, too!

A good wedding registry service will allow you to choose your gifts online or in-store, help you to track what's been purchased in the lead up to your day, coordinate the details for your thank you notes, and arrange a delivery for all your gifts at once you're ready – so you're not dealing with lots of individual deliveries in the days ahead of your wedding.

It means your guests can sort the gifts online too, which they'll most definitely appreciate.

While Amazon & Zola may be the obvious choices for an all-encompassing registry, some couples may opt for a more curated experience through Williams Sonoma & Anthropologie or even support small businesses on Etsy. For friends in the UK & Ireland, our registry of choice is The Wedding Shop.

Photo via Honeyfund

8. Honeyfund

Wanderlusters – and couples who already have all the homewares they need – can alternatively consider creating a honeymoon registry.

Honeyfund lets you register for your honeymoon flights, accommodation, tours & more. Friends & family can donate to your honeymoon fund or pay for specific items you've chosen & once you're ready you can use the funds to book your trip directly through their platform – so simple!

9. TransferWise

Destination brides & grooms this is for you! Anyone getting married abroad may have already encountered the conundrum of how to pay deposits to local vendors. With PayPal taking massive fees from money sent & received, small businesses often request direct wire transfers and charge the international fees to you.

TransferWise minimizes those fees (seriously, it's so much lower than a traditional bank transfer!) AND organizes all of your wedding payments all in one place so you can keep track of deposits & balances already paid. When Jack and I got married in Mexico, TransferWise acted basically as our virtual wedding accountant.

Photo by Vladimir Borodenok via Bridal Musings

10. The Guest

Your wedding photographer may need a month or two to deliver those profesh photos for framing, but you should have to wait as long for those snaps from friends and family! The Guest – a simple photo-sharing app – says “Nix the hashtags. Forget the uploads. The Guest is the first and only photo-sharing app that does everything for you—instantly.”

The app works pretty intuitively: you enter your wedding info & add your guests. They'll receive invites & when your wedding begins the images taken with their phones' regular camera apps will automatically share to your gallery on The Guest – in real time!

Looking for more tips & tools to help wedding planning? Scroll through our Planning section for all of our expert advice. And if we may toot our own horn, we've created a pretty fabulous free wedding budget spreadsheet for you as well!