Wedding date countdown

Most US couples plan their wedding over 12–14 months. Book your venue 12 or more months out and your photographer 10–12 months out; send save-the-dates around 8 months, set up your registry and wedding website by 6 months, and get the marriage license in the final 30–60 days.

Enter your wedding date below and the countdown shows exactly how many days and weeks remain — and the latest date each booking milestone should be done by.

Popular venues and photographers book out 12–18 months ahead for peak Saturday dates, so the order matters: date and venue first, everything else follows.