3-5 MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING The big day is getting closer. Most of your vendors should be booked, your guest list finalized, and a wedding cake ordered by now. If you’re not sure about the rest of the details yet, no problem! There’s still plenty of time to get everything in order. • Time to select your wedding bands, especially if you’re looking to make something custom. Plan ahead so you have one less thing to worry about. • Finalizing Your Music — You’ll want to talk with musicians or DJs at least three months before the big day so they can start planning their playlists. • Booking Accommodations for Guests — Find a hotel or house for your guests within three months of the wedding. Many hotels offer discounts when you book early. • Finalizing Your Reception Seating Chart — To avoid unnecessary drama, you’ll want to have a seating chart ready at least two months before the wedding. • Purchasing Wedding Gifts / Party Favors for Guests — Three months before the wedding, you’ll want to start purchasing gifts for your guests, and party favors. • Scheduling Related Events — Hair and makeup are examples of what should be scheduled now, as well as the rehearsal dinner, if you’re having one. • Organizing Your Wedding Day Timeline — This includes details about the ceremony and reception, including timelines for each event. You must know
1 MONTH BEFORE THE WEDDING It’s getting closer. By now, almost everything has been done. Now it’s all about keeping your cool. • Partying with Your Friends — If you will have a bachelorette or bachelor party, it’s time to start planning. Your maid of honor and best man will likely take the lead on this. • Helping Your Kids Prepare — If you have kids, now is the time to prepare them for what’s to come on their big day. Talk to your children about how getting married will affect your family and share stories about weddings, so they know exactly what to expect. • Trying On Your Wedding Day Attire — With just a few weeks left, it’s time to try on your dress or suit and make sure everything fits. Keep your attire safely stored in a dry-cleaning bag to avoid any tears or stains. • Shopping for Bridal Party Gifts — There’s no time like the present to start shopping for gifts for your bridal party. Get a head start on this now, so you don’t have to worry about it when they’re all standing around in front of you with open hands!
when things will happen so there aren’t any delays or surprises on the big day. • Finalizing Details — Invariably, last- minute tasks will arise, making it necessary to plan for them and remain organized. This could be anything from confirming transportation for guests in advance to getting your dress altered for a perfect fit. 2 MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING With just two months to go, it’s mostly about finalizing the details. • Finalizing the Guest List — Make sure that everyone who needs an invitation has one. Check your RSVPs and start to coordinate with your caterer. • Finalizing the Menu — It’s time to finalize menus, including appetizers, entrees, and desserts, for your reception. Your caterer will want a preliminary headcount. • Scheduling Your Pre-Wedding Shoot — This is a way for you to get professional pictures taken before the wedding. It’s also an excellent opportunity for your photographer to meet with vendors and take candid shots at the reception site, which will make it much easier on them when they shoot there in person. • Communicating with Your Wedding Planning Team — When your wedding is less than six weeks away, it’s time to touch base with your caterer, photographer, DJ, florists, and other wedding vendors to finalize any plans you still need to make.
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