Bliss Bridal Magazine - Issue 29

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planning 12+ MONTHS

TIMELINE

9-11 MONTHS

6-8 MONTHS

Announce your engagement

Book your ceremony + reception site

Register for gifts

Having an engagement party? Set the date, make a guest list, and send out invites.

Book your officiant, priest or minister

Plan the ceremony with your officiant

Choose your wedding party and decide on roles for other important family and friends

Take engagement pictures

Decide your style + color palette Create your wedding budget Choose a wedding date and time Book your ceremony & reception site Create your guest list Create your wedding website Book any priority vendors Choose a wedding planner

Book your caterer and begin thinking about your reception menu

Begin planning your honeymoon Research hair and makeup artists Meet with and book a cake vendor

Say “Yes to the Dress”

Decide on your bridesmaids’ dresses

Finalize your guest list

Block out hotel rooms for guests

Hire a photographer & videographer

Order & send save-the-dates

Hire Musicans/DJ’s

Plan the rehearsal dinner

Hire your Florist

Order your invitations

Book your Rental Company

Create a menu with your caterer Be sure your bridesmaids have ordered their dresses

4-5 MONTHS Finalize the floral proposal Decide on attire for the guys Book a calligrapher Finalize your rentals Make honeymoon reservations and be sure your passports are current Research travel Insurance & purchase it Address the invitations Book your wedding night accommodations Book the rehearsal dinner location and finalize the menu

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3-4 MONTHS Choose accessories & details for your wedding party Schedule facials, haircuts, and root touch ups Attend pre-wedding counseling Browse for and buy wedding rings Decide on wedding favors Book transportation Confirm the delivery date of your dress and schedule fittings Celebrate at your bridal shower Decide on ceremony readings and reach out to those you want involved

2 MONTHS Send out your wedding invitations Work on the ceremony programs Have your bachelorette party Buy your veil, shoes, & accessories Decide on your something old, new, borrowed, and blue Arrange for child care for reception Figure out what is needed for your marriage license Check on hotel reservations and block out more rooms if needed Attend your first dress fitting

Start writing your vows

Schedule hair and makeup trial appointments for a month before

Write your reception song lists for must-play & do-not-play songs

Get started on thank you notes for the gifts already received


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