How to Plan a Wedding Step by Step Guide 2011

Six months before the Wedding You need to meet with the wedding professionals who will assist you on your If you are getting married during a peak holiday season such as Christmas, you may need to book your honeymoon up to nine months in advance. Begin your search for your honeymoon location. Decide on gift registry locations and register.

It will take time to decide on long lost cousins, work friends, neighbors, etc. Be sure to include both sides of the family as guest lists are often a contentious issue. Begin preparation of the guest list. Shop for your wedding accessories, wedding veil or head piece, and wedding shoes. Wedding gown shopping and first fittings should be looked after at this time.

For civil ceremonies, your officiant may require a meeting to discuss your wedding ceremony. For most religious ceremonies, you may be required to attend pre-wedding counseling. Nine months before the Wedding  Make an appointment with your officiant. Book your professional wedding photographer, florist, caterer, videographer, and DJ or wedding musicians. Book a ceremony and reception location(s).

Decide on your wedding attendants.  Select a wedding date with your fiancĂ© and families. Christmas, Fall, Snowflakes, Black and White, etc. Decide on your wedding theme e.g. Discuss with your fiancĂ© and his/her families, plus your own, to determine a budget.

Twelve months before the Wedding Get yourself a binder with paper and dividing tabs. We highly recommend you take six months to a year to plan your wedding and will outline for you an easy-to-follow schedule.  Planning a wedding can be a daunting and very stressful task.