The days leading up to your wedding can be some of the most stressful you'll ever experience. But with a little organization and planning, you can minimize the stress and make the most of this time. By outlining a timeline of events for brides-to-be to follow in the weeks and months leading up to their big day, you could be on your way to a stress-free wedding.
Six Months Before the Wedding
You've got the engagement ring, and now is the time to start planning the big day. You'll want to begin by creating a wedding registry online, setting a budget, and deciding on your guest list. Choosing your guest list is an important task, as it will determine the size of your venue and catering costs. Once you know how much you're willing to spend, you can start shopping for your dress, booking your venue, and hiring your vendors. This is also the time to start working on your wedding website and sending out save-the-dates.
Three Months Before the Wedding
As you enter the three-month mark, it's time to get serious about wedding planning. This is when you'll finalize your guest list, confirm the menu with your caterer, and choose your bridal party. You should also send out invitations at this point. Now is also an excellent time to start thinking about your wedding day hair and makeup. Another thing to plan for is your honeymoon. Start researching destinations and booking your travel arrangements. Planning the honeymoon is one of the most exciting parts of wedding planning, so enjoy it.
One Month Before the Wedding
Now is the time to focus on the details. This is when you'll need to confirm your RSVPs, check in with your wedding registry online, finalize your seating chart, and ensure all of your vendors are on the same page. It would help if you also started packing for your honeymoon at this point. You'll need to ensure you have all your documents, such as your passport and travel insurance. This is also the time to give your wedding day speech a final edit. Taking the time to plan out your wedding day speech carefully will make it that much more special when you finally give it on your big day.
Week of the Wedding
The week of your wedding it's all about last-minute preparations. You'll want to chat with your wedding vendor or event specialist, confirm your rehearsal dinner plans, and pack for your honeymoon. You will also need to pick up your marriage license. At this point, you should also have your final fitting for your wedding dress. You'll want to do a trial run of your hairstyle and makeup the day before the wedding. Your hair products and makeup will be one of the most critical parts of your wedding day look, so you'll want to ensure you're happy with it. You will also want to pack an emergency kit for your wedding day. This should include a sewing kit, safety pins, and snacks.
Day of the Wedding
It's finally here! The day you've been planning for months has arrived. Today is all about enjoying yourself and savoring every moment. Start the day off with a relaxing breakfast with your bridal party. Then, it will be time to get hair and makeup done. Once you're ready to go, it's time to wear your dress and enjoy the ceremony. After the ceremony, you'll want to take some time to take photos with your family and friends. Then, it's time to enjoy the reception. Dance the night away, and don't forget to savor every moment of this special day.
Your wedding day is a once-in-a-lifetime event, so take the time to enjoy every moment. With careful planning and attention to detail, you can make your wedding day everything you've ever dreamed it would be.