So You said “I do”
Congratulations!!
Now the fun begins! So many thing to do and so little time to get ready for the big day. A carefully executed wedding plan does wonders to ensure that your wedding will be a success, something that every one attending will remember in the years to come. We have prepared the following handy list of steps that you can use as a guide for your own wedding plan.
12 to 9 Months
Create your budget
Choose your date
Decide on the wedding party
Book your venue
Research vendors
8 Months
Hire photographer and videographer
Book band or DJ
Select your dress
Reserve a block of hotel rooms
Start your registry
7 to 6 Months
Research honeymoon destinations
Book hair & makeup
Send save the dates
Book your florist
Research/arrange transportation for bridal party and guests
5 to 4 Months
Make plans for rehearsal dinner
Book the bakery
Purchase wedding bands
Schedule hair & makeup trial
Finalize music selections
3 to 2 Months
Send invitations
Choose readings & readers
Create a “must have” shot list for the photographer
Apply for wedding license
Purchase wedding party & parents gifts
Finalize reception menu
1 Month
Final gown fitting
Track down last minute RSVPs
Create seating chart
Finalize guest count with venue
Book pre-wedding hair & nail appointments
Write your vows
Settle outstanding vendor balances
Sample Timelines
March through October
Based on a 4 hour bar package
(Event ends 30 minutes after the bar closes)
6:00pm – ceremony
6:30pm – bar opens
7:15pm -announced into reception
7:20pm – cake cut
7:25pm – speeches & blessing
7:35pm – buffet opens
8:20pm – first dance
10:30pm – bar closes
11:00pm – event end
November through February
Based on a 4 hour bar package
(Event ends 30 minutes after the bar closes)
5:30pm – ceremony
6:00pm – bar opens
7:00pm -announced into reception
7:05pm – cake cut
7:10pm – speeches & blessing
7:20pm – buffet opens
8:05pm – first dance
10:00pm – bar closes
10:30pm – event end
What exactly does your venue
coordinator do for you?
Our wedding packages include the services of a venue event planner and day-of coordinator. With so many things to do, a bride and a groom need all the help they can get to ensure that their wedding will be problem free and memorable, something that they will remember as the happiest day of their lives. Our coordinator is a professional with many years of experience in planning and coordinating weddings, parties and other private events.
