Wedding planning made easy: Relax and enjoy your dream wedding with our checklist

First determine the budget – including a buffer for unexpected costs. The largest cost blocks will be the location, food, clothing, photography and music. Decide what is particularly important to you and which extras are desirable. This helps you set priorities and use the budget accordingly. Digital tools such as Zola, WeddingWire or Trello will help you with your budget planning.

Create an initial guest list: Small and intimate or a lavish party? The number of guests influences the budget, the choice of location and the plan for your big day. Tools such as Google Sheets or Zola help you to organize the guest list clearly and keep it up to date. For location scouting, platforms like Josy.ch, Peerspace or Wedding Spot are very useful.
Procedure and style

Outline the general schedule for your day – from the wedding ceremony to the reception, dinner and party. Collect parallel ideas for decoration, color concept and mood – for example on Pinterest or Instagram. This helps you gradually builds up a coherent overall picture.

Create a final guest list, collect addresses with Google Forms or Postable. You can easily design invitations using Zola or Canva.

Start looking for the right outfit early on – whether it's classic, modern or entirely individual. Platforms such as Zola or The Knot offer many sources of inspiration. Don't forget matching accessories such as jewelry, shoes, hair accessories or veils. You can find a large selection at BHLDN, for example.

Whether it's with emotional pictures, atmospheric music, lovingly arranged flowers or fine food – good service suppliers will make your wedding unforgettable. Now is the perfect time to book a photographer, band or DJ, florist and caterer.

Now it's down to the details: Determine the precise sequence of events – from the ceremonial opening to the wedding vows and the emotional conclusion. You also need to choose the right music – tools like Spotify can help you put together your playlists. If you like, plan a dress rehearsal with everyone involved – this gives you confidence and helps with the nerves on the big day. Use tools such as Notion or Google Docs to share the schedule clearly with witnesses or service suppliers.

Coordinate the menu with the caterer – ideally including a tasting session so that everything meets your expectations. Tools such as WeddingWire or AllSeated can help with the seating arrangements, allowing you to easily place and move guests. Use Vivino to select wines to match your menu – or discover new favorite wines together.

Now things get specific: Arrange the final fittings for the wedding dress and suit, try out accessories and shoes. Fix the appointments for hair and make-up – preferably near the location or place of accommodation. Brief your service suppliers with all the final information: Times, contact persons, procedures. 

Also draw up a packing list for the big day – with everything you want to have to hand: wedding rings, emergency kit, ID cards, snacks, spare shoes or handkerchiefs.

Don’t forget: Take out wedding insurance online now – better safe than sorry.