The first thing you need to be clear about is your budget. You need to work out about how much you are capable of spending on your wedding, without the need to borrow money from relatives or going into massive debts using bank loans. Then according to your budget, make a reservation for your favourite venue as soon as possible before all the good spots get booked, particularly the weekend ones since weekends are the top choice for most of the wedding ceremonies. The same goes for outfits.
Once you are done with the bigger things, wedding invitations come in next. You need to make a guest list and if you are opting for pre-wedding ceremonies such as bridal showers, then make a guest list and invitations for that too. You also need to make sure to accommodate guests who will be attending from out of town. If it's a destination wedding to an external location, then even more intricate details will demand your attention. This is also the ideal time to book a photographer and videographer for the grand occasion.
Finally, in the last month, you should pull together all the tiny bits of preparation. These will include confirmations, getting leave from work if that applies, making the wedding music playlist and self-care such as getting a pedicure, manicure, haircut and more. The infographic below will help you make a complete timeline for every little thing, for all the six months before your big day.
Infographic by: countryclubreceptions