The only wedding planning guide you'll ever need

No, seriously. This is it. [The Knot]( Ideas & Advice [Editor's Edition] We're about to make your life so much easier Let's be honest: Planning a wedding is hard. Whether you've been engaged for seven months or seven days, you've probably had a few "WTF" moments along the way. Not only are there old wedding traditions your grandmother probably expects you to follow, you also can't open TikTok or Instagram without seeing people reveal "the wedding hacks you HAVE to follow" or "the mistakes you should NEVER make while planning your wedding." And let's not forget the confusing etiquette questions that accompany nearly every. wedding. planning. decision. Will your sister-in-law hate you for having a no-kids wedding? Do you have to make your college roomie a bridesmaid because you were hers? How early do you *really* need to book your venue? Planning your wedding is basically a full-time job. But it's also our full-time job, which is why we've put together the only wedding planning guide you'll ever need to read. [Sarah Hanlon]( Sarah Hanlon Associate Editor, The Knot Class is in session—welcome to wedding planning 101 [How to plan a wedding from start to finish]( How to plan a wedding from start to finish Saying "yes" to your fiancé's proposal is only the first of many wedding planning decisions. (Unfortunately, they won't all be as easy as that one.) If you have no idea what to prioritize first, you're not alone! Instead of staring at your laptop waiting for your registry to fill up or for your vendors to book themselves, let us [walk you through the entire planning journey]( from start to finish. [Your complete wedding checklist timeline]( Your complete wedding checklist timeline We have a feeling your search history is full of questions like "When should I send save-the-dates?" and "How soon should I buy my wedding dress?" Don't head to Google every time you have a Q. Instead, screenshot our complete [wedding planning checklist](. Not only is it cute, it's also functional AF. We'll keep you on track with all your deadlines, from attire fittings to travel timelines. [Who traditionally pays for what in the budget]( Who traditionally pays for what in the budget Weddings are expensive, and talking about the budget might feel like actual torture. If your family members are offering financial support, divvying up their contributions will probably seem harder than the SATs. While every couple's budget breakdown will look different, seeing [who traditionally pays for what]( is a serious game-changer—which is why we did all the work for you. [Pos5_Article4_TikTok wedding planning hacks you'll want to steal]( TikTok wedding planning hacks you'll want to steal OK, so we may have brought up TikTok earlier, but one thing is certain: It actually can be a really helpful wedding planning tool. Considering our entire FYP lives on #WeddingTok, we've scoured the app for the very best planning hacks and compiled [the best ones, just for you](. Trust us when we say these hacks will literally change your life. [Sponsored by TurboTax Live]( Sponsored by TurboTax Live 12 money convos to have before marriage The engagement period doesn't–and shouldn't–only include planning for the wedding. It's also an important time to have serious talks about money and marriage, from sharing details like your credit scores to discussing how your taxes may change. We’ve got [the top money convos]( to have before you tie the knot. The social scene [@TheKnot][[Add Alt Text]][Instagram]( This wedding guest requires your attention Wedding cake or dancing? Why not both? We feel so seen by this wedding guest who nailed the ultimate multitasking debacle. [See the clip]( [Pinterest]( [Facebook]( [TikTok]( [Instagram]( Wedding Date: 04.25.2023 | Wedding Location: [Where will it be?]( [Unsubscribe]( | [Change My Preferences]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [View as Webpage]( 2023 XO Group Inc. All Rights Reserved. 2 Wisconsin Cir. 3rd Floor, Chevy Chase, MD, 20815 [The Knot. MADE WITH LOVE](