(Well, call your parents and bask in the immediate bliss of being betrothed.
But then…wedding planning checklist.)
Sure, the action items may seem obvious at first.
Crazy Rich Asians,2018.
A venue needs to be locked down early.
Sending save-the-dates six months in advance is common knowledge.
Yet, do you know when you should get an officiant?
Lock down a band?
Finalize your seating plan?
Unless youre in the wedding industry, the answer is probably not.
Below, find her ultimate to-dos for brides and grooms-to-be.
Hire a wedding planner if possible.Hiring a planner before committing to your venue and guest list can be invaluable.
Book the following: photographer, band/DJ, officiant, hair and makeup, and printed material partner.
(Why hair and makeup so early?
You will be spending a lot of time with your stylists, and it is a very personal decision.
The talent books surprisingly quick!
Make your guest list.
Create your wedding website.
6-8 months out
It is time to layer on the personality and build on your moodboards.
Select your caterer, cake, florist, decor team, and your videographer.
Choose your wedding dress.On the fashion front, hopefully you have started on your dress.
If not, time to hop on it!
3-6 months out
This is the time to bring it all to life and make final decisions!
Schedule your menu tastings.
Design and taste your cake.
Write your vows.The personal process usually takes longer than you think.
2 months out
Focus on your health and beauty!
Do a hair and makeup trial.
verify you have your marriage license and your officiant has everything they need to legalize the marriage.
Plan to make all of your final payments.
(So the finances are out of the way before your wedding week, Cole reasons.)
double-check you have your rings.
Last minute questions, weather plans, et cetera, will come up.
You want to be as calm as possible going into the wedding week, Cole says.
It will be a whirlwind and thus these details are otherwise forgotten.
Pack an overnight bag for the wedding night stay.
Think through the logistics around checking in and transportation.
