Most couples nowadays opt for a year long engagement, which gives you plenty of time to plan your dream wedding. Others only leave themselves a month to prepare, which makes planning far more complex (not to mention stressful!)

We've included a wedding planning timeline with a 12 month span, which suits most brides, but you can adapt the timeline to suit your own particular circumstances.

Before we get down to the timeline, one other important point to consider is delegation. Yes, delegating some of the duties to close friends and family.

Some bridal couples love the thrill of planning every detail themselves, but if you think it will all be a little overwhelming, now is the time to enlist the help of others.

Of course, if you've already chosen your bridal party, call on those people first, but if not, think of friends and family members who have special skills that could come in handy.

What about your friend who is a whizz at flower arranging? She could help you design and select the flower arrangements. And what about your brother-in-law with the beautiful penmanship? He could help out with the invitations! Don't be afraid to ask - most people like being able to contribute to such an exciting event.

Using the wedding planning timeline we've included, set up a to-do list and record who you've enlisted for which tasks. That way, as tasks are completed you can easily check them off your list.

It's also a good idea to periodically arrange a get-together to ensure that all the tasks are being completed according to your plan. Now that's good wedding planning help!