About
Planning tools for couples who do it themselves
WeddingTimeline.org is a free resource for couples organizing their own wedding — especially those who aren't hiring a full day-of coordinator but still need a clear, shareable schedule and a sensible booking order.
Why we built this
Most wedding timelines live in scattered spreadsheets, group texts, and last-minute emails. Vendors need different details than your wedding party. Small timing mistakes — a 10-minute gap that disappears, photos scheduled during cocktail hour — cause real stress on the day.
We wanted one calm place to build a realistic day-of schedule, catch common timing issues early, and track long-range planning without paying for software you'll use for a few months.
What you can do here
Wedding day timeline editor
Enter your ceremony time and generate an hour-by-hour schedule — hair and makeup through last dance. Edit every block, run a built-in timeline check for timing gaps, and print separate copies for vendors and your wedding party.
- Vendor detail view with setup times and contacts
- One-page party schedule
- Cultural templates for many ceremony types
Planning hub & 12-month checklist
Guides for invites, dress shopping, RSVPs, and more — plus a month-by-month checklist so you know what to book and when. Progress saves in your browser, and your wedding date can carry into the day-of tool.
- Topic guides for common planning questions
- Printable checklist with countdown
- Real planning examples to compare against
Who it's for
WeddingTimeline.org is for engaged couples, wedding party leads, and family members helping with logistics — anyone who needs a readable schedule without learning professional planning software.
It is not a replacement for a licensed coordinator or venue manager. Use our timelines as a starting point, then confirm final times with your photographer, venue, and officiant.
Our principles
Free to use
No subscription, no paywall, no trial that expires the week before your wedding.
No account required
Open the editor or checklist and start planning. We don't ask you to sign up or verify an email first.
Your data stays with you
Timelines and checklist progress are saved in your browser — not uploaded to our servers. Read our Privacy Policy for details.
Built for real weddings
Buffers, vendor notes, party summaries, and timeline checks reflect what actually happens on wedding day.
For how we handle information, see our Privacy Policy .
Contact
Questions, corrections, or suggestions? We read every message. Email wish@weddingtimeline.org .
We typically respond within a few business days.