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How to plan a wedding in 6 months or less - a monthly timeline

January 22, 2019

Has that feeling of "Engaged Bliss" begun to morph into the “What next,” phase?
If so, this is totally normal.
Planning a wedding seems pretty overwhelming but it’s not a small feat. With a detailed checklist and a bit of hard work it’s definitely possible to plan your wedding in a short time of 6 months too. We have summed up with an awesome 6 month wedding planning timeline with all the key dates leading up to your special day.


6 MONTHS:

  • Choose your wedding date.
  • Finalize your budget.
  • Figure out your guest list.
  • Book your wedding venue.
  • Book hotel room for yourself and out-of-town guests.
  • Decide upon your dream wedding style e.g.(rustic, vintage, modern, etc).
  • Book other vendors (photographer, videographer, registrar, caterer, florist, band/dj, venue stylist).
  • Choose your wedding dress.
  • Send out Save the Dates.
 
5 MONTHS:
  • Purchase your wedding accessories (shoes, hair accessory, jewellery, etc).
  • Figure out bridal party attire.
  • Book other vendors (hair stylist, makeup artist, transportation, cake maker).
 
4 MONTHS:
  • Organize the Hen/Stag Parties.
  •  Purchase wedding rings.
  • Plan your honeymoon.
 
3 MONTHS:
  • Order and mail wedding invites.
  • Hair and makeup trial.
  • Catering and cake tasting.
 
2 MONTHS:
  • Have your Hen/Stag Party.
  • Check RSVP’s and call guests who haven’t sent a response.
  • Write your marriage vows.
  • Buy gifts and favors - for the bridal party and close family.
 
1 MONTH:
  • Have your final dress fitting and break in your wedding shoes.
  • Confirm date, time and venue with all your vendors.
  • Confirm reservations for your honeymoon.
  • Pack for your honeymoon (most importantly all the necessary travel documents).
  • Send a wedding day checklist and timeline to your bridal party.
  • Get a wax.
 
THE DAY BEFORE:
  • Get a manicure and pedicure.
  • Pack an emergency kit.
  • Organize gowns and accessories.
 
D-DAY:
  • All that’s left to do is enjoy your special day – Congratulations!!
 
THE DAY AFTER:
  • Arrange to return your rentals.
  • Get your wedding dress dry cleaned.
  • Enjoy your newly wed life.