Whirlwind Wedding

WHIRLWIND WEDDING TIMELINE PLANNING THE PERFECT WEDDING IN 6 MONTHS With your wedding right around the corner, planning the ideal day can be stressful! Use this 6-month planner to successfully organize and execute your dream wedding: 4-6 MONTHS s BEFORE.0 BUDGET PURCHASE/ORDER • Establish your budget for the entire wedding. The key to an efficient and fluid process is to be open minded and flexible, as it might be difficult to get your first choice. Some may include: 7 Order, and fit a gown or custom make one Order bridesmaids dresses and groomsmen suits 7 Select foods and beverages for the reception Choose and order wedding rings Flower arrangements Either from your friend's backyard or a preferred florist Choosing a date and time 7 Choose a Friday or Sunday instead of a Saturday RESERVATION Venue, and vendor choices Reception entertainment 7 Meet caterers Test menus Save The Date cards! 7 Include registry information and wedding site Honeymoon 7 Purchase plane tickets 7 Book a hotel 7 Make sure you have a passport if needed Change venue options 7 Friend's beautiful backyard A beach home Contact rental companies about 7 A plcnic lunch/ brunch Chairs, tables, tents, etc. MONTHS TO GO.00 & INVITATIONS Choose a shower date, Make wedding invitations and send shower invites Finalize accommodations for out-of-town quests Meet with the videogra- pher and photographer to go over the detalls Customize your wedding vows Hire wedding-day trans- portation If necessary: limousines, etc. Order the wedding cake Get marriage Ilicense EO MONTH TO GO..0 Purchase wedding favors Finalize the details and reservations for the rehearsal dinner Head count the RSVPS Birdseed Sparklers Goody bags Have your bridal portraits done! 2-3 WEEKS TO GO Deliver final song list to your DJ: special songs and those that you don't want played as well Finalize the RSVP list and call Get final pre-wedding guests who have yet to respond haircuts and colors WEEK TO GO... Give reception site and caterer final head count Confirm with all the wedding vendors Plan receptlon seating arrangements Confirm honeymoon arrangements & Print place and table cards Attend bachelor and bachelorette parties DAY BEFÖRE Take the day off work Don't wear makeup until rehearsal dinner Check in your flight and pack for your honeymoon Give rings to the best man Do something relaxing Attend rehearsal dinner Give the marriage license to the officiant Massage Soak in a bath Manicure & pedicure XXX THE WEDDING DAY! XXX AAAAA4 DAAAAAA Don't forget to: Have a hearty breakfast.. Give the officiant's fee envelope to the best man, to be handed off after the ceremony maybe a mimosa to calm the nerves Enjoy your wedding day! %3D Introduce the reception site manager to the maid of honor for questions or problems Plan enough time for hair and makeup during the reception 6 months may be a quick timeline for taking care of everything wedding related. But with proper planning and a clear schedule, it's an easy feat to accomplish! SOURCES http://lover.ly/planning/wedding-planning/how-to-plan-a-wedding-in-6-months/7968/ http://lifesavinggarden.blogspot.com/2013/05/6-month-diy-wedding-timeline-checklist.html WEDDING in WEEKS THE BEST PRICING FOR SHORT-TERM WEDDING PLANNI NG