12 Months Wedding Planning Checklist

Your wedding planning doesn’t have to be a stressful affair when you are well-prepared. Take the stress out of planning with this 12-months wedding planning checklist.

Determining your budget:

It is time to do the math & crunch some not-so-fun numbers. Before you start anything you have to find out who is paying for what & determine your wedding’s bottom line. From there, you will wish to break down the said budget – what is a priority? What is not? – and start distributing wealth accordingly. A detailed spreadsheet can help you keep track of your spending & make it simple to fine-tune numbers along the way.

Hire a wedding planner:

If your budget permits, don’t hesitate to hire a professional wedding planner. This person will be your right hand and will guide in all decisions, from choosing a wedding venue to tracking your budget and dealing with all the logistics.

Choose the venue:

You know who you are tying the knot, now the question is where? Believe us: choosing a wedding venue in the USA is one of the most critical decisions you will make right now. Seriously, the location affects nearly everything else, from how many people you invite to what type of flowers go on the table. Odds are, it is also the biggest chunk of change you have put down, like ever. That is why you wish to explore your options, check out the top contenders, and eventually choose a venue that fits your wedding style, guest count, and budget of course.

Select the caterer:

Your wedding is the best dinner party of your life. So how exactly do you feed 200 of your nearest & dearest? Well, start with appointing people you trust to deliver – whether that is the venue in-house caterer, a preferred caterer suggested by your planner, or even your favorite taco truck. And don’t hesitate to get inventive with your menu. Your invitees will relish savoring your favorite cocktail as much as they’ll your grandma’s blueberry pie.

Meet with potential florists:

Much like appointing your other vendors, you wish to be simpatico with your florist, as well. In order to do that, we suggest polling friends for recs, scrolling through Instagram inspiration, and asking your wedding planner/venue coordinator who they recommend in the area. It is important that you find someone who’s able to deliver on your vision and budget.

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