AUTUMN Find it Score it Weddings - Edition 2 - AutumnWinter - Flipbook - Page 16
A Month-by-Month
Wedding Planning Guide
The most exciting time of your life is coming soon - the wedding.
However, you must begin planning early if you want a stress-free and
relaxed wedding. The journey can seem difficult and, at times,
overwhelming, but the timeline and checklist will be the only guidance you
need. Therefore, we have prepared a comprehensive wedding day
timeline with all the essential information you will require during the
planning.
Wedding Planning Timelines & Process
Having a well-prepared wedding checklist can ease your anxiety and
make everything smoother and calmer. Therefore, let's explore what you
need to do first.
12 Months Before Wedding
This is the period you should start planning to lay a successful foundation
for your upcoming wedding. It is important to set up the budget before
anything else. It will help narrow down the list of potential venues and
sort out the guest list.
Here are some of the items you should consider first:
Finalise budget
Research & book venue
Finalise the guest list
Research suppliers
Confirm the date
Choose your wedding party
8 Months Before Wedding
You have spent a few months creating your vision and deciding on the
suppliers. And now, it is time to hire a videographer/photographer. Also,
we recommend planning an engagement session so you get to know
them personally before the big day.
Other tasks you should focus on include:
Set up meetings with the caterers
Research & finalise your
Set up a wedding registry
wedding dress
Hire a celebrant
Create a dedicated website with
all the essential information
6 Months Before Wedding
Congrats, you are halfway through the wedding planning process. Since
you have checked off the big decisions, you can focus on the other
aspects.
Meet the supplier team
Announce your big day with
save-the-dates
Compile a guest list along with
their addresses
Buy the invitations
Order bridesmaid dresses
Book rentals if required
Send across save-the-dates
4-5 Months Before Wedding
With just 4-5 months left, you will notice that most of the wedding
checklist tasks will start falling into place. During this time, focus on your
bridal look. You can also plan the bridal shower or the hen party/stag do.
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