Wedding Etiquette and Tips
Planning With a Short Engagement
First of all we want to congratulate you on your engagement. You know and we know that you have a lot of planning to do. It is a lot of fun but it can be a very stressful time. The best piece of advice we can give you is to stay on top of it all and get organized! Here is just a list of things that need to be done. We hope you find this useful. First, you need to know how much money you have to work with. See our Wedding Etiquette link to see typically how it is handled. The deadline will be time before your wedding date.
Wedding Planning Checklist:| Description | Deadline | Notes | Completed |
Pick a Date It is easiest if you get out a calendar and leave TIME and be FLEXIBLE if nothing is going right for a particular date, move it back. Also remember to think about your guests. |
4-5 months | ||
Pick a Location for your marriage and your reception or Social event after your marriage. Also if you're having any breakfast or dinner events for the wedding party |
4-5 months | ||
Get a Wedding Dress Make sure you leave time to have alterations if needed, as to have your bridals taken or pictures with your fiancé ... shoes and jewelry too! |
4-5 months | ||
Decide on a Photographer Pay attention to what you like details or more formal pictures? |
4-5 months | ||
Decide your Wedding Colors Your colors will set a mood for you wedding. Also take in consideration the time of season you are getting married or if you want a theme. |
4-5 months | ||
Are you going to have a Wedding Party? Bridesmaid or not? How many, and Who? Best man? Brides Maid? Are they going to have wedding attire? What colors and style? |
4-5 months | ||
Engagement Pictures? You will need to get these fairly soon if you are sending them with invitations. |
4-5 months | ||
Invitations and Videography? Basic Invite can help you! Set up an appointment. Ask about the new trend for Wedding Websites. Also decide if you want a Wedding video. |
3 months | ||
The Ring for Him Need to start looking for a ring for him. Leave plenty of time to browse so you get the right one. |
2 months | ||
Transportation to and From Wedding Events Limo? |
2-1 month | ||
How Many Guest? This is an important factor to consider because it can determine where you wedding reception is held or if you having two? |
4-5 months | ||
Food Appetizers or Dinner? |
2 months | ||
Music Do you want music at the wedding and your Social Event After? Would you prefer a DJ or live music? |
2-1 month | ||
Flowers? Don’t forget the boutonniere and whether you're getting flowers for your wedding party. |
1 month | ||
Hair Dresser How do you want your hair done and are you having your hair dresser do your wedding parties' hair as well. If you are doing it yourself, PRACTICE. Don’t forget your makeup too! |
2-1 months | ||
Cake, Toast to Bride and Groom? Dancing? Any Special Traditions? Don’t forget these details. Decide how you want your Social event planned out |
1 month | ||
Honeymoon Who is planning it, paying for it, and most importantly where are you going, when are you leaving, returning? |
3-2 months | ||
Where are you going to live? Don’t forget to have a place arranged to come home to! |
1 month | ||
Make A List of things you need
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2-1 month | ||
Decorations for Reception/Social Event/ Wedding? Don’t forget tables and chairs, Guest book etc. |
3-2 months | ||
Gifts for your Wedding Party? |
1 month | ||
Place for your out of town Guests to stay? |
2-1 months |
