Planning a wedding can be a complicated process especially when you’re working with a tight budget. Here is a checklist that you should use to simplify the process:
Sixteen to Nine Months before the D-day
- This is the ideal time to choose the general specifications for your wedding. They may include the colours, the venue, and the bridal team.
- You should determine your working budget and ensure that you prepare your guest list. Last-minute rush can be detrimental!
- Hire a planner to give you crucial insights that will make your wedding colourful
- Find out the best service providers in town. You should ensure that you have several contacts for photographers, florists, caterers, and bands
- To spice things up, you can engage your partner. Ensure that all the guests you invite for the engagement party are also on the wedding guestlist
8 months before the D-Day
- As the wedding day approaches, it is time to start making commitments. You should start by booking your photographer and videographer.
- If you have your favorite actors, you should attend several of their gigs to ensure that they’ll offer what you expect at your wedding
- Meet your caterers and discuss the general expectations for the day. No need to get to the finer details at this stage
- Start shopping for a dress early enough so that you have enough time for fitting and adjustments
- Organise accommodation for all your guests. You should identify at least 3 hotels located near the wedding venue. No commitment is required at this stage
- If you wish to launch a website, then this is the right time!
Seven to Six Months Before the D-Day
- Book a florist
- Start making arrangements for your honeymoon. Ensure that your passports are updated and that you meet all immigration requirements
- Shop for bridesmaids. Ensure that they have enough time to fit the clothes
- Book your vehicles. Consider the vehicles for the bride, maids, and the guests
- Work with your officiant to make a program for the day
Five to Four Months Before the D-Day
- Check on the progress of your stationer in designing invitation cards
- Select and order the cake
- Starting purchasing the shoes and fitting the wedding dress
- Schedule for hair and make-up artists
- Choose the music that you want to be played during the wedding
Three Months to the Wedding
- This is the time to start getting to the nitty-gritty. Ensure that you finalize your guest list and settle for a specific reception venue
- Talk to all your service providers about your preferences
- Purchase your undergarments and the rings
- Finalize your draft on the key speakers and the order of events
Two Months Before the Wedding
- Meet with all your service providers for a one-on-one discussion about the day. Be specific on what you want to be done during your wedding day
- Send your invitation cards to all expected guests
- Review your playlist together with your deejay and the band
- Arrange for a bachelorette party
One Month Before the Wedding
- Call guests who have not responded to your invitation
- Get your marriage license
- Send payments to all the service providers who have completed their job (planners and tailors)
- Delegate tasks to your trusted friends
- Confirm that everything is fine with all service providers
- Book a spa treatment for manicure and pedicure
During the D-Day
- Enjoy your day and prepare for honeymoon
