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M o s t w e d d i n g p l a n n i n g d o e s n ’ t n e e d t o b e d o n e u n t i l y o u ’ r e a b o u t 1 2 m o n t h s o u t ,
s o s i t b a c k , r e l a x a n d j u s t t a k e i t a l l i n . Y o u ’ v e g o t n o t h i n ’ b u t t i m e .
12 – 1 6 M o n t h s B e f o r e
Create your w eddin g mo od bo ard
Researc h ph otographers, f lor ists, an d c aterers
Have an engagemen t party
Tour your top ven ues an d pu t down a depo sit
B e g i n m a k i n g s o m e o f t h e b i g g e r d e c i s i o n s
9 – 1 2 M o n t h s B e f o r e
Choose your w edding party
Hire the ban d, cater ers and bar ten ders
Hire the pho tographer an d video gr apher
N o w y o u r e a l l y n e e d t o s t a r t p l a n n i n g
Purc hase your weddin g dr ess
Reserv e a bl oc k of ho tel rooms
T H E L O N G E N G A G E M E N T
Laun ch your w eddin g website
A s S o o n a s Y o u G e t E n g a g e d
Come up w ith your bu dget and start s avin g
S t a r t w i t h t h e e a s y s t u f f
Create your w eddin g regis tr y
7 - 8 M o n t h s B e f o r e
Sel ect an d purc hase you r invitation s
Meet w ith the of fic iant to pl an the c erem on y
Start composi ng a day -of tim elin e
Sen d out your save the dates
Meet with and book the f lorist
Start plan ning the ho neym oon
Sho p fo r br idesmaids’ dresses
Arr ange tran spor tation
5 - 6 M o n t h s B e f o r e
Boo k the rehears al & rehear sal din ner ven ues
Boo k hair an d makeup artis ts
Purc hase weddin g s ho es an d ac cess ories
Sc hedule cake tastin gs an d order the c ake
Start gatherin g id eas in a sw ipe f ile
Make a rough draft of the gues t list
Choose a date (or 2 -3 so you hav e wiggle room)
Get en gagement photo s tak en
Final ize your guest lis t and gather a ddr esses