Planning the fairy tale wedding you always dreamt for, is a humongous task. Better prep up with a wedding planning time-line for your special day. You just got engaged and already the matrimonial bliss captures your mind. And suddenly the wedding planning thought pops up. You don’t want to miss anything important. So carefully write down the list of things to do beforehand. The sooner you plan the better are the chances you wont miss anything.
From 12 months to the wedding day, here is your month by month wedding planning time-line for your special day:
18-12 months prior to the wedding
- Set a wedding date and time
- Pick a venue from ceremony sites
- Plan your guest list
- Make a budget
- Check for photographers, florist and wedding band
- Think about your wedding attire and write down details you are looking for
- Start inviting friends and family informally, when you meet or talk to them
- Check for wedding insurance policy
- Make a gift registry
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25-8 months prior to wedding
- Send save the date cards
- Select your vendors
- Buy an insurance policy
- Inform bridesmaids and buy the bridesmaid dresses
- Shop for wedding rings
- Get the wedding invite printed
- Search for wedding cakes
- Chose the place for ceremonial vows
- Start writing your vows as they strike
- Book rehearsal dinner venue
- Hire makeup and hair stylist
- Select favors for guests
- Shop for wedding trousseau
- Go for pre-wedding counseling
- Decide the menu and book caterers
- Reserve hotel rooms
- Pick a honeymoon destination
- Pick the jewelry and accessories for the wedding
- Launch your wedding website
- Send out the wedding cards
- Order the take
32-4 month before wedding
- Fix the menu and flowers
- Wedding shower will be held in the same time
- Fix up the transportation
- Reserve all rentals needed for the ceremony
- Buy the gift favors for guests
- Buy presents for family
- Make a list based on RSVPs
- Write thank you notes
- Write down the vows
- Buy a guest book
- Obtain your marriage license
- Trial with the dress fitting with veil and other accessories
41 month before wedding
- Select the venue arrangement
- Select a seating plan
- Confirm final guest list
- Prepare toast for rehearsal dinner and final wedding reception
- Finalize the dress and accessories fitting
- Check the wedding shoes for comfort and style
- Finalize your vows and other speeches
51 week before wedding
- Finalize transportation arrangements
- Ensure all gifts are packed
- Send out reminders to all the guests
- Ceremony rehearsal and dinner must be proceeded
- Inform the photographer for the shoot ideas you have
- Get pampered at spa and parlor
- Share the song requests with your DJ and wedding band
- Check the reception site again
- Hand over the reception seating chart at the venue
- Print the table cards based on seating arrangement
- Inform the venue about time-line of vendor arrivals and decoration
- Request for organization needed for band and DJ
62 days before wedding
- Get your outfit steamed and check fitting once again
- Write down the order of events and share with venue to put it up
- Arrange the gifts and thank you notes in place
- Check last moment weather updates
- Confirm pick up times and inform transportation agency
- Be prepared for airport and shuttle transfer guests
- Prepare the welcome basket at hotel concierge
- Inform everyone about emergency phone no in case you don’t respond
- Rehearse the ceremony with friends and family
- Bring all ceremony accessories to the wedding venue
- Hand over your marriage license to officiant
- Don’t forget to take a few moments off the rush, and sit with a glass of wine by yourself.
7On the day of wedding
- Give away the presents
- Give wedding bands to maids of honor
- Have your emergency contact take over the organization formalities
- Assign a family member to every vendor and inform the details you requested
- Wear your trousseau
- Keep smiling
- Expect some last moment changes
- Proceed with your ceremony with a smile
No matter how much we plan wedding time-line will see last moments panic and issues. Its fun to organize and be a part of the dream wedding you always wished for. Keep smiling and enjoy meeting and greeting everyone. Don’t forget to sneak your last few moments as a bride-to-be with your groom-to-be. Pose and get captured for the awesome memories to be cherished forever.
Some precautions
- Attire must be fitting well
- Keep a backup for shoes and veil
- Have your make up as waterproof as possible
- keep delegating tasks before the wedding day
- Rehearse well in advance
- Keep reminding vendor and guests again and again
- don’t worry about the last moment issues
- Check the weather update and have a plan B in place for weather related issues
‘Wedding planning time-line for your special day’ is based on readings and experiences shared, it is to help you ensure an awesome fairy-tale wedding of your dreams. Enjoy and keep reading for more
Minu Manisha
