At the time, when engagement has been announced you must begin wedding planning. Now it’s time to begin wedding planning. Many ideas are running through your head. Mostly, couple to be is thoughtful over a question! what is too soon to plan for the wedding? I am here with 12 months planning process ideas that will definitely help you manage at what time things should take place.
12 months to wedding day
- It’s the time to create a basic and rough graph about your wedding. First step is to identify your budget, so that you can plan conveniently. Ask and share ideas with your partner about how your wedding is going to be look like.
- Set a wedding date and then search for the venues.
- Discuss the venue policies and convenience and then opt the best.
- Discuss with your parents about how much they are planning to contribute in your wedding regarding finance then set your budget accordingly.
- If considering a wedding planner, firstly research and then finalize the one who meets best to your need.
10-11 months to wedding day
- Reserve the wedding venue and final the guest list.
- Fix the date, book officiants.
- Start interviewing dj, caterers, decorator, photographer etc.
- Mail ‘Save The Date Note’ for destination wedding.
- Try out for your dream wedding gown.
8-9 months to wedding day
- Contract dj, florist, decors etc.
- Register gifts.
- Finalize wedding stationary, bar contract.
- Make rental reservations.
6-7 months to wedding day
- Book bridesmaid gown and confirm grooms attire.
- Confirm wedding entertainment.
- Begin research for honeymoon places.
4-5 months to wedding day
- Order wedding invitation cards.
- Order wedding rings.
- Start tasting cakes and choose a best baker for the ceremony.
- Select a ring bearer and flower holder’s attire.
- Order bride and grooms attire.
- Make honeymoon reservations.
- Determine poem reader in ceremony.
3 months to wedding day
- Wedding shower should be given at this time.
- Buy wedding apparels and accessories such as bow tie, shoes, cuff links, jewelry etc.
- Reserve rehearsal dinner venue.
2 months to wedding day
- Put invitation in the mail.
- Place order for the wedding programs.
- Make transport reservations.
- Write pre-written wedding vows.
- Try your outfits in different styles and consult with your stylist.
1 month to wedding day
- Complete all DIY projects.
- Reconfirm all your bookings.
- Consult about music playlist with your dj.
- Send invites for the rehearsal dinner.
- Bachelor/bachelorette parties.
- Find and purchase favors for the wedding.
- Apply for the marriage license.
3 weeks to wedding day
- Give final head count to caterers and other venues.
- Follow up with the guests who aren’t RSVP’d.
2 weeks to wedding day
- Finalize honeymoon tickets.
- Final hair trim and color.
- Seating chart.
1 week to wedding day
- Escort cards.
- Confirm set ups and other arrangements with vendors.
- Present set up to the site manager.
2-3 days to wedding day
- Write checks to all vendors.
- Check out your dress is ready to wear.
- Get the man’s attire.
- Assign an emergency contact person.
1 day to wedding day
- present attendants with gifts.
- Marriage license to officiant.
- Rehearsal dinner following rehearsal.
Wedding day
- Eat a healthy breakfast.
- Give rings to best men of honor.
- Sip and say ‘I DO’.
This is all about planning and processing a grand wedding.
