Congratulations, you’re getting married! While planning a wedding can be exciting, it can also be overwhelming. To help you stay organized and focused, here are some step-by-step practices leading up to your wedding day.
6-12 months before the wedding:
- Set a budget: Determine how much you can afford to spend on your wedding, and prioritize your expenses accordingly.
- Choose your venue: Book your wedding ceremony and reception venue early to ensure availability.
- Hire a wedding planner: A wedding planner can help you stay organized and manage the details of your wedding.
- Select your wedding party: Decide who you want to stand by your side on your special day.
- Create your guest list: Determine who you want to invite to your wedding, and start compiling a list.
4-6 months before the wedding:
- Choose your wedding dress: Shop for your wedding dress and accessories, and schedule fittings.
- Book your vendors: Select and book your photographer, florist, caterer, DJ, and other vendors.
- Plan your honeymoon: Decide where you want to go for your honeymoon, and make travel arrangements.
- Send out save-the-dates: Notify your guests of your wedding date and location.
3 months before the wedding:
- Order your invitations: Choose and order your wedding invitations, RSVP cards, and other stationery.
- Arrange transportation: Decide how you and your guests will get to the wedding and reception venues.
- Create a seating chart: Determine the seating arrangements for your guests at the reception.
- Meet with your vendors: Confirm the details with your vendors, including the timeline and any special requests.
2 months before the wedding:
- Apply for your marriage license: Apply for your marriage license, which is required to get legally married.
- Purchase wedding favors: Choose and purchase favors for your guests.
- Finalize the menu: Confirm the menu with your caterer, and make any necessary changes.
- Choose your wedding music: Select the songs for your wedding ceremony and reception.
1 month before the wedding:
- Have your final dress fitting: Make sure your wedding dress fits perfectly.
- Finalize your seating chart: Make any necessary changes to your seating chart.
- Confirm details with vendors: Confirm the final details with all of your vendors.
- Create a wedding day timeline: Create a timeline for your wedding day, including when each event will take place.
1 week before the wedding:
- Pack for your honeymoon: Pack for your honeymoon, and make sure you have all of the necessary travel documents.
- Confirm the details with your wedding party: Confirm the details with your wedding party, including when and where they need to be.
- Relax and enjoy: Take some time to relax and enjoy the days leading up to your wedding.
- Get plenty of rest: Make sure you get plenty of rest, so you can be well-rested on your wedding day.
Your wedding day:
- Get ready: Get ready with your hair and makeup, and put on your wedding dress and accessories.
- Say “I do”: Walk down the aisle and say your vows to your partner.
- Celebrate: Enjoy your wedding reception, dance with your partner, and celebrate with your guests.
- Live happily ever after: Start your new life together as a married couple, and live happily ever after.
By following these step-by-step practices leading up to your wedding day, you can help ensure that your special day goes smoothly and is a day you'll never forget. Congratulations and best wishes for your future together!
