Wedding Planning Template

16 tasks~6 weeks estimatedEvents

Complete wedding planning from engagement to reception

What's Included

This template contains 16 tasks with built-in dependencies, milestones, and realistic duration estimates. Each task includes a description so your team knows exactly what needs to happen.

  1. 1
    Project Kickoff
    Align stakeholders on goals, budget, and timeline
    Milestone
  2. 2
    Set Budget and Priorities
    Define financial limits, non-negotiable requirements, and optional items
    5 days
  3. 3
    Contingency Planning
    Develop backup plans for weather, vendor failures, and timeline adjustments
    3 days
  4. 4
    Select and Book Venue
    Visit 3+ venues, finalize contract and payment terms
    1 week
  5. 5
    Finalize Guest List
    Create and validate final guest count with venue capacity
    5 days
  6. 6
    Vendor Selection (Catering, Photography, etc)
    Research, interview, and book key vendors
    1 week
  7. 7
    Attire and Accessories
    Select and order wedding party attire
    1 week
  8. 8
    Create Invitations and Guest Communications
    Design, print, and send save-the-dates and formal invitations
    1 week
  9. 9
    Venue Setup Planning
    Finalize layout, decor, and seating plan
    1 week
  10. 10
    Stakeholder Approval
    Final review and sign-off by wedding couple on all plans
    2 days
  11. 11
    Coordinate Vendor Details
    Confirm menus, timelines, and technical needs with all vendors
    1 week
  12. 12
    Finalize Guest Management
    Track RSVPs, manage dietary restrictions, and plan accommodations
    5 days
  13. 13
    Rehearsal and Final Walkthrough
    Conduct full event rehearsal with vendors and key participants
    3 days
  14. 14
    Wedding Day
    Execute all planned elements for the ceremony and reception
    Milestone
  15. 15
    Post-Event Follow-Up
    Send thank-you notes, finalize payments, and archive records
    5 days
  16. 16
    Project Complete
    Formal handoff and final approval
    Milestone

Who This Is For

Engaged couples and wedding planners use this template to organize every aspect of a wedding from budget setting through post-event follow-up. It coordinates parallel workstreams like venue booking, vendor selection, and invitation management, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks during the most important celebration of your life.

Why Use LoopGantt

Wedding planning spans months with dozens of vendors and family members to coordinate. LoopGantt gives you a shareable visual timeline that everyone can understand, automatically adjusts dates when venues or vendors cause delays, and helps you see at a glance whether you are on track for your big day.

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