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Once you become engaged you will probably begin to plan your wedding almost immediately. Here is a timeline to help you establish when you should do what. From bridal showers to the honeymoon, this simple guide may help you have a stress-free wedding day.
When the engagement is official, you may send your announcement to your hometown newspaper. This will allow family and old acquaintances to share the happy news.
Six to Twelve Months Before: Yes, you can plan a wedding in a week, but you will not enjoy the stress!
– Your first and probably most important task will be to plan your budget. While parents may help with the cost of the wedding, it will be up to you to keep a close eye on your spending.
– Decide the location for your ceremony. You should let your fiancé take part in this decision as well. You may want to be married in a certain church. Planning well ahead and reserving the church for your wedding day will ensure that you are able to have the location of your dreams.
– Set the date. You may have a date in mind, but can not reserve your dream location. By being flexible, you can have it all.
– Decide the type of ceremony you want. Do you want a civil ceremony or a religious ceremony? Once you have decided this, contact the officiate who will be performing his ceremony and reserve his / her services.
– If you are planning to use a wedding coordinator, schedule a meeting with him / her.
– Plan your reception. Choose your location and reserve it. Remember that your wedding location and reception location must be available on the same day so it is wise to book in advance.
– Select your dress, veil, and accessories.
– Schedule meetings with wedding photographer and videographer. Reserve them well in advance.
– Register with our favorite department store or specialty store.
– Both you and your fiancé should create your invitation list.
– Choose and reserve your florist.
Four to Six Months Before:
– Choose your attendants.
– Make a list of every item you will need to purchase. This will include everything from your guest book to your ring bearer's pillow.
– Choose your wedding and reception music and reserve the DJ if you plan to use a DJ for the reception.
– Order your invitations, personalized stationary and notepaper.
– Plan your honeymoon. By booking ahead, you might save money.
– Choose your color scheme and meet with your bridesmaids to choose their dresses.
– It is a good idea to visit your physician for a complete physical examination.
Two to Four Months Before:
– Have mothers choose their dresses.
– Address wedding invitations.
– Buy wedding rings.
– Buy gifts for your attendants. Remember that everyone in your wedding party should receive a gift from you and your fiancé.
– Check with the Clerk of Court in the area you are to be married to see what the requirements are for your marriage license. Make a note of when to purchase your license.
– Plan your rehearsal dinner. Make reservations.
– Choose your hairstylist and make-up artist. Have a trial run to make sure that you love your hair and make-up the day of your wedding.
– Have dress altered if needed.
– Mail your invitations.
– Schedule a time for formal wedding portraits.
– Remember to record each gift and write a thank-you note in a timely manner.
Two to Three Weeks Before:
– Send your wedding announcement to the newspaper. If you choose to include a photograph from the wedding along with your appointment, appoint someone to hand-deliver the announcement and photograph to the newspaper in a timely manner.
– Draw up seating plan for your reception. Order and make cards for the bride's table.
– Assemble an emergency kit for the wedding. Include safety pins, needle and thread, scissors, and any item you might need at the last moment.
– Make plans to change your name on your Social Security card, your driver's license, bank accounts and credit cards.
– Confirm reservations for your honeymoon travel and accommodations.
– Pack personal belongings that you will be moving to your new home.
One Week Before:
– Create a timeline of your rehearsal and wedding day. E-mail or fax to all important members of the wedding: bridesmaids, groomsmen, both sides of the family.
– Have final consultation with your coordinator, florist, photographer and any other professional you have reserved.
– Give bridesmaids' party.
– Confirm rehearsal plans with your officiate and attendants.
There will be other things that you may need to plan for. Invest in a wedding planning book from a local bookstore. It can be a wealth of information for those little details that you may not think about as your happy day approaches. It may also give you tips on how to stay within your budget, as well as ideas for choosing your wedding favors and bridesmaids' gifts.
Remember that planning is the key to a stress-free wedding day!
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Source by Ashley Moran
