Planning a wedding in Oklahoma City involves dozens of moving pieces. This checklist breaks everything down by timeline so nothing falls through the cracks. If you would rather hand this list to a professional, The Details OKC handles all of it for you.
12 Months Out
- Set your total wedding budget
- Create your guest list (this drives every other decision)
- Choose a general vibe and style (formal, garden, modern, rustic)
- Research and book your venue (OKC peak dates book 12 to 18 months out)
- Set your wedding date based on venue availability
- Book your photographer (most top OKC photographers are booked 12 months out)
- Book your videographer if desired
- Begin researching caterers
9 Months Out
- Book your caterer or confirm venue catering
- Book your DJ or live band
- Book your florist
- Begin dress shopping (alterations take 4 to 6 months)
- Book your officiant
- Create your wedding website
- Send save the dates
6 Months Out
- Book hair and makeup artists
- Book transportation (shuttle, getaway car)
- Reserve hotel room blocks for out of town guests
- Plan your honeymoon and book travel
- Register for gifts
- Order or design your invitations
- Book rentals (linens, arches, charger plates, uplighting)
3 Months Out
- Send formal invitations
- Finalize catering menu and confirm head count estimate
- Schedule final dress fitting
- Plan rehearsal dinner and book venue
- Order wedding cake or desserts
- Finalize ceremony details with officiant
- Create seating chart framework
1 Month Out
- Confirm final guest count and update seating chart
- Confirm all vendor bookings with final details
- Pick up wedding dress
- Build day of timeline and share with all vendors
- Finalize ceremony music and reception playlist
- Prepare payment envelopes for vendors who require cash or check day of
- Assign a point of contact for day of vendor questions (or hire a coordinator)
Week Of
- Confirm load in and arrival times with every vendor one final time
- Attend rehearsal and rehearsal dinner
- Deliver items to venue (favors, signage, personal decor)
- Pack an emergency kit (safety pins, stain remover, pain reliever, mints, phone charger)
- Get a full night of sleep the night before
- Hand your phone to someone you trust and enjoy your wedding day
This is a lot. The Details OKC exists so you do not have to manage all of it alone. We coordinate your vendor team, build your timeline, handle day of logistics, and make sure every item on this list gets checked off without you having to chase a single vendor.