We plan our trips, house parties and for those of us who are meticulous, we even plan out our days, weeks and months, but planning is especially important when it comes to one of life’s most special days – your wedding…
If you can, begin your wedding planning 12 months out, starting with determining your budget, guest list and choosing your wedding style/theme. This is the time that you also want to choose your venue, bridal party, start looking for your wedding dress (Don’t forget shoes and accessories.) and hire your band or DJ, videographer and/or photographer.
At the nine-month mark, decide on your bridesmaid dresses and groomsmen attire, select your caterer, hire your florist, create your wedding website and registry, order save the dates, gather guest addresses and secure your officiant.
At six months, begin to research your honeymoon, order your wedding cake and mail your save the dates.
By four months out, you will want to order your invites, choose your wedding rings and book that honeymoon.
Three months prior, create your seating chart, order your favors and bridal party gifts, meet with your officiant, book your transport, choose your music, create your wedding day itinerary and schedule a hair and make-up trial run.
Two months before, mail your invites.
One month before, schedule your dress fitting, acquire your marriage license, write your vows and take a venue walk-through.
The actual week of your wedding is for those last-minute details, such as practicing your vows, the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner. After all is said and done, don’t forget to send your thank you cards.
If you want your planning perfect, the most important step you can take before anything else is to call Central Florida’s premier wedding planner – Affordable Beach Wedding!