How do I create a wedding planning timeline in Google Sheets?

Short answer

Open Google Sheets and create columns for task, due date, owner, status and notes. List tasks in order, sort by due date, and use conditional formatting to flag overdue items. Share the sheet with your partner and update it weekly.

Google Sheets is a great free tool for a wedding planning timeline because you can share it and edit it together. Open a new sheet and add columns: task, due date, owner, status and notes. Then list every task, from giving notice at the register office to booking the venue, choosing outfits, ordering stationery and confirming final numbers.

Give each task a due date, working backwards from your wedding day. Put the most time sensitive tasks first, such as giving notice and booking the ceremony venue. Assign an owner to each task so nothing is forgotten. Use a status column with options like not started, in progress and done.

Highlight the task and due date columns, then use Format, Conditional formatting to colour overdue tasks red and tasks due soon amber. This helps you spot priorities at a glance. Sort the sheet by due date so it reads like a timeline.

Share the sheet with your partner and anyone helping you, using the Share button. You can allow them to edit or just view. Update it at the same time each week and tick off tasks as you complete them.

Keep a separate tab for your guest list or budget if you like. Google Sheets saves automatically, so you never lose your plan.