Now I know at times people have very short time frames to plan their dream days so you may not have 12 months to spare. Fear not it can all be done. You jus need to prioritise what you get done first and make sure you follow up on the progress.
Some say pick budget later but I believe its important to do that first. Nothing worse than seeing things that are way out of your budget and you only realize when its too late and this results in you finding yourself in serious debt.
12 months before
1 month before
Some say pick budget later but I believe its important to do that first. Nothing worse than seeing things that are way out of your budget and you only realize when its too late and this results in you finding yourself in serious debt.
12 months before
- Pick a wedding date - this determines a lot of other things unless you have a preferred venue and date is decided based what dates are available.
- Decide what type of wedding this can be a collection of all the things you have seen and loved. make sure you are saving pictures in a systematic manner that is easy to refer back to,
- Decide whom you want to invite this is important as it determines the type of venue you pick also.
- Book church and reception site for the wedding
- Draw up a budget
- The bride and groom: decide and order the wedding dress and suit - Personally I believe in putting this at the top of the list. The one thing a woman wants to be sure of is that her wedding gown is perfection so don't leave it until the end.
- Book hotel room for yourselves and reserve accommodations for out-of-town guests
- Book photographer and videographer - These generally get booked up real fast, so you want to make sure you pay your deposit nice and early.
- Contact rental companies if you need to rent such as chairs, tables, music equipment, porcelain etc - Be sure to visit a number of service providers to get you best value for money. also be sure to see actual venues they have done up so you know how they work and the standard they try to keep.
- Assemble your planning team. Perhaps a wedding consultant? ( maybe us :-) )
- Start planning the wedding party here you can refer to our previous post http://daliananala.blogspot.com/2014/01/picking-bridal-party.html
- Decide on master of ceremony - Here you want to balance between someone who can keep things moving swiftly but also someone entertaining.
- Order bridesmaid dresses and groomsmen suits - the sooner this is done the better and less stress you will have.
- Order the bridal bouquet and the floral decoration - The good florists generally get booked up fast so this would be good to have out of the way early. be sure to take pictures of arrangements you like so you can brainstorm your vision to existence. a mock arrangement would be advisable.
- Order printed matters as invitation and thank-you card - search online for good deals for things like this. Think through the wording of your invites.
- Start planning the honeymoon - If funds are even permitting I would go as far as to say book your honeymoon. You really need this time away after the hectic planning of the wedding to allow you to reconnect and start your lives as husband and wife in the most amazing way.
- Plan the wedding ceremony and meet the wedding official - Some churches require you to attend counseling. if this is not the norm at your church I would suggest you ask your pastor to take you through some counseling sessions to help prepare you for the road ahead.
- Book a DJ - This would also be a good time to start practicing dance routines especially if your wedding party is left footed ;-)
- Decide the menu and order food and drink - Be very careful when you book a caterer. if there is a possibility that there will be more than the anticipated number at your wedding you need to be careful if you get a caterer that charges per plate. Also note that not all guests will love the same food as you do so variety and some simplicity would be good.
- Book all transportations for the wedding day - This will include finding family willing to ferry people around.
- Plan the wedding day in detail - time it will start, who will speak etc discuss with the master of ceremony so they are clear on the plan closer to the time.
- Select and order wedding rings - this you can also do earlier again to ensure that you get the ring you will love looking at everyday.
- Apply for marriage license - This is if you are not getting married by a Priest or if you want to do a destination wedding.
- Order wedding cake - Especially if you want a fruit cake.
- Send invitations card
- Write a purchase list
- Write a wedding gift list or wedding gift registry this will help family and friends to get you the gifts you really want.
1 month before
- Have final gown fittings
- Plan reception and seating chart
- Practice the wedding waltz
- Pick up your wedding rings
- Contact the photographer and settle the details - ensure you take photographer and videographer to your venues
- Visit the ceremony and reception site and confirm arrangements
- Confirm arrangements with the rental company
- Inform all involved the wedding program
- Make last-minute adjustment of the seating
- Rehearse the wedding ceremony with all involved
- Pack and arrange all practical details for the honeymoon
- Bring your clothes and luggage to the wherever you will be sleeping
- Decorate the site with flowers and other ceremony accessories
- Relax as much as you can and go to bed early!
- Bring the bridal bouquet
- Do you have the wedding rings – double check!
- Get married! And love each other forever
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