We know that planning a wedding can feel overwhelming, which is why we’ve put together this handy, comprehensive guide that will help you tackle the planning in manageable month-by-month steps.
Your engagement is an incredibly special time in your relationship. Celebrate this beautiful time and have fun with dreaming, planning, researching ideas and getting inspired for your big day. This guide is here to help guide you, and to keep track of all the choices to be made, both big and small, so that your wedding planning can go off without a hitch!
Let’s start with a look at your wedding timeline.
A bride's eye view of your wedding
1. Big picture of the day. Whoop, you're engaged! First, take some time to celebrate. When you've come down from cloud nine, cover the most important details with your partner. Together, define your ideal wedding day, set a budget, and choose your wedding party.
2. Location, location, location. Booking your venue is the most important next step. You’ll be planning your entire event around it, so this is a priority.
3. Book your longer-lead time vendors. These include your wedding planner; photographer and videographer; caterers if required; wedding officiant; band or DJ, and wedding outfit designer.
4. Shout it from the rooftops! It's time to make the big announcement, so go ahead and send out your save-the-dates. You want to give people ample notice to ensure they can attend. Book the remainder of your service providers.
5. Delightful details: It’s all coming together! Set up your gift registry, create your on-the-day timeline, finalise menus and confirm any details you’ve yet to confirm.
6. Envision it. With the big tasks out of the way, take a step back and picture your day. What’s missing? What may need to change or be tweaked? And have you ordered your wedding bands?
7. Get the admin out of the way. The big day is in sight! Confirm all vendors, make final payments, and ensure that all the ‘day-of ’ tasks are delegated.
8. Get married!
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