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Feathered Arrow Wedding Planning Checklist Guide

Your Ultimate Wedding Planning Countdown Checklist To Plan Your Wedding With Less Stress

The one thing I know every client needs is a wedding planning countdown checklist! Once couples get engaged + the celebrations start to slow down, the reality of planning a wedding can be daunting. You start thinking about guest lists, venue searches, budget, design, food, music + the list goes on and on. Every client is stressed + has a million questions but once they see this guide, their minds are put to ease. Seeing a breakdown of items on their to do list makes the whole process feel less overwhelming.

A big part of guiding my couples has always been giving them a 9-12 month wedding planning countdown checklist. This helps make it easier for them + heck, more enjoyable. This checklist is my bible for clients because it keeps them on track, checks their progress + reminds them of details. This checklist also helps me to follow up with them. There are a million questions: when do we send out Save the Dates, how far in advance should I book a photographer, when do we send the invites!?! Well, I’ve got you covered with this countdown checklist + trust me, I promise you’ll feel 110% less stressed.

Feathered Arrow Wedding Planning Checklist Guide

What’s All Inside The Wedding Planning Countdown Checklist

Inside you’ll find a breakdown checklist starting 9-12 months out. This checklist guide breaks it down for you so you know when to complete certain tasks and what you should be working on at each point throughout the process. With each item to check off, I’ve shared a little tid bit underneath it that I’ve found answered questions for clients as well. For example, did you know that you can only get your marriage license 90 days out from your wedding? Any earlier + it’s considered invalid! I’m sharing my biggest tips + tricks so that you can have the ultimate guide that all my clients get as well! You can get the checklist by signing up for my newsletter and get all your wedding questions answered.

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Feathered Arrow Wedding Planning Checklist Guide

LATTE OBSESSED, OVERACHIEVER, Outdoor Lover, Sucker for Live Music, Donut fanatic, Life Long Grey's Anatomy Fan, DOG MOM + now mom to my girl Rye. 

Hi, I'm Kari.
Wedding Planner, Podcaster, & Creative Entrepreneur.

The founder and lead planner behind Feathered Arrow Studio. Over the past 11 years, I’ve designed and executed more than 175 weddings throughout Southern California, helping couples create celebrations that feel deeply personal and beautiful.

My approach blends thoughtful design with genuine hospitality. I care deeply about how a wedding feels not just how it looks. I want every detail to be intentional and every guest to feel taken care of. Together we take your inspiration, your story, and your priorities and turn them into a celebration that feels effortless, welcoming, and unmistakably yours.

Not every couple needs full-service planning, which is why I also offer wedding consults and planning guides for those navigating the process on their own. I’m also the co-host of Just Another Biz Podcast, where we have honest conversations about the wedding industry with fellow creatives behind the scenes.

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Did you just get engaged and wondering what the heck you need to do next? I've got you covered friend! You can download my full guide to help plan your wedding from start to finish. Including checklists, timelines, ceremony guidance, and so many tips from a planner with a decade of experience. 

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Planning On your own?

Not every couple needs full-service planning but everyone deserves expert guidance along the way.

If you're navigating the planning process yourself, I've created a few resources based on 11+ years of experience and 175+ weddings planned to help you feel confident every step of the way.

Wedding Planning Bundle
Step-by-step guidance to help you plan your wedding with clarity and less stress.

Wedding Timeline Guide
A detailed timeline used with real planning clients.

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