8 – 10 months before
Date: ______________________
Bride: Think about, shop for and order your gown. You’ll need to schedule time for at least three fittings. Veil shopping can be postponed for another two to three months.
Envision reception food. Meet caterers. If your wedding venue doesn’t offer its own catering service, look for one now and hire the service this month or early next.
Decide what type of entertainment you want. A pianist for the cocktail hour, strolling violinists, a DJ or band? Book the entertainment. Attend gigs of potential acts to see how they perform in front of audiences, then reserve your favorite.
Book the entertainment. Attend gigs of potential acts to see how they perform in front of audiences, then reserve your favorite.
Think about your floral décor.
Research and book your wedding professionals. Interview vendors: photographer, videographer, reception band or DJ, and florist. Hire the photographer and the videographer. No need to talk specifics yet, but be sure that the people you hire are open to doing the shots that you want.
Interview vendors: photographer, videographer, reception band or DJ, and florist. Hire the photographer and the videographer. No need to talk specifics yet, but be sure that the people you hire are open to doing the shots that you want.
Meet caterers. If your wedding venue doesn’t offer its own catering service, look for one now and hire the service this month or early next.
Research a wedding insurance policy to protect your deposits.
Research and reserve accommodations for out-of-town guests. Reserve a block of hotel rooms for out-of-town guests. Pick three hotels at different price points close to the reception venue.
Register for gifts. Sign up at a minimum, three retailers.
Contact rental companies if you need to rent anything for the ceremony or reception, such as chairs, tables, and a tent.
Launch a wedding website. Create your personal page through a free provider such as Wix.com. Note the date of the wedding, travel information, and accommodations. Then send the link to invitees. Wix also has a blog post “How To Create a Wedding Website that Wows Your Guests” This post gives you a lot of information about what your website could look like.