When to start planning for your wedding?

Every wedding, like every couple, is unique, so there are no strict rules and deadlines in wedding preparation that you must follow. Each wedding has its own budget, style, concept and preparation time. It’s one thing if you are planning a cozy holiday for a small circle of guests, it is another if you dream of a magnificent celebration in the most luxurious restaurant or an enchanting wedding with a unique concept.

When planning a wedding in high season or on high demand dates, it is necessary to book vendors and the venue as early as possible. With a heavy workload of the bride and groom, preparation can take up to 9-12 months, but the longer it lasts, the higher the risk that in the process you will change your mind about certain elements of the wedding.

No matter how much time you have, you should not panic – even in the shortest possible time, you can organize a beautiful wedding day.

Here is my list to optimal schedule:

6 months in advance

Pick the date of day and location

Determine the budget

Select the bridal attendants

Book the venues for the ceremony and reception

Hire the photographer and videographer

Select the officiant and discuss the type of vows.

Select the florist

Begin dress search

4 months in advance

Purchase invitations, guest books, thank you cards, announcements

Buy the wedding ring

2 months in advance

Meet with caterer and determine the decoration details

Finalize the menu

Order the cake

1 month in advance

Arrange the final dress fitting

Determine hair and makeup

Organize the table plan

Confirm any travel arrangements

The day before

Get a manicure and pedicure

Write a thank you note to each attendant

The wedding day

Designate someone to help the photographer identify important guests