How To Plan A Wedding In Six Months – What You Need To Know

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Most people take a year, or even two, to plan their wedding. And there are advantages to this. For example, you get your first choice in vendors and venues. But what if you want to plan your wedding in a shorter time, or if you only have let’s say six months? Is six months long enough to plan a wedding?

In this article, we answer this very important question and break down the planning process for you, month by month. 

Is six months long enough to plan a wedding?

Yes, it is. And it can be stress-free because you do not have time to second guess your decisions. 

We are going to show you how to condense your wedding calendar into six months. With proper planning, six months is more than enough time to plan a wedding. Here is how to go about it:

6 Months

Determine your budget – Determining your budget will help you create a to-do list within your budget. Prioritize your to-do list to avoid going over budget. Also, make sure you know who will contribute to your wedding and how much they will contribute. You will need an exact figure when budgeting.

Have a wedding planning checklist – you need to start the checklist with your must-have items. If you do not know how to make a wedding checklist, you can get one on our website for free.

Pick a date (or several) – When choosing a date, pick out several so you can see which one works best for you, your family, and your friends. You want to make sure that they will all make it to your wedding. 

Figure out your guest list – your guest list will help you determine what size venue you want. Coming up with a guest can be difficult. The best option is for you and your partner to determine the number of guests you should each invite. Then start with your closest friends and family, and figure out the rest from there.  
Choose your venue – you need to be open to the possibility that you might not get the venue of your choice. You should be ready to accept any available one within your budget and can at least accommodate all your guests.

However, just because you are on a short timeline does not mean that you cannot get the wedding venue of your dreams. You can consider having your wedding on a Friday or Sunday, which might get you that dream venue.

Secure your vendors– this includes the caterer (if the venue you chose does not offer in-house catering), florist, videographer, photographer, and even your cake baker. You should book early before another couple books them. 

Block of hotel rooms for guests – This is important so that your guests have a place to stay, especially if they are coming in from out of town. Find a hotel that is preferably close to your venue to avoid extra transportation costs. 

5 Months

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Select your bridal party – this is the best time to ask your closest and dearest to stand by your side during the most important day of your life. Selecting your bridal party in the early months means that there will be more people to help you with the planning. They will also have enough time to plan your hen and stag party. 

Shop for wedding outfits and accessories – a wedding dress can take forever to be delivered, especially if you are ordering online. It is, therefore, best to order yours as early as possible. The same goes for bridesmaid dresses, the groom’s and usher’s tuxedos. Don’t forget accessories such as shoes and jewelry. 

Send out save-the-dates – this is not an official wedding invitation, but it gives your guests a heads-up so that they can plan for travel and accommodation. 
Book other vendors – such as the hairstylist, makeup artist, and transportation. You can even have a band or a DJ.

4 Months

Get your wedding bands – if you want custom-made wedding bands, shop early as most of them take 45 days, some up to 90 days, to be made and delivered. 

Plan your rehearsal dinner – planning the rehearsal dinner also takes time, so you should have it in the early months. A rehearsal dinner also helps you avoid any surprises on the actual wedding day. 
Send out wedding invitations – ensure that the invitations have an RSVP deadline of at least three weeks before the wedding. This allows you to have a rough idea of how many guests to expect and plan accordingly.

3 Months

Plan your honeymoon – after all the stress of planning, you deserve to unwind and enjoy your honeymoon at an exotic destination. This is the time to look and book!

Menu and cake tasting – This is the time to meet with your caterer to decide on the menu for your big day. Sample all the options they offer and come up with a unique menu for your wedding. You should also meet with your cake baker to decide on the flavors you want. 

Hair and makeup trial – make sure that your hair and makeup artists can pull off a picture-perfect look while remaining true to your style. You do not want to be looking for another makeup artist on your big day. 

2 Months

Create a seating chart – you probably have your guest list and headcount by now, so you can easily plan the seating arrangement. 
Get your marriage license – this is perhaps the most important part of your wedding. There are different requirements to get a  wedding certificate in every state, so you should ensure you have what your state requires.

1 Month

Confirm all the vendors and other details – Call all your vendors and ensure that everything is going according to plan to prepare for your big day. 

Get married – After all the preparations and planning, all that remains is for you to get married and start the next chapter of your life, marriage. 

In conclusion, if you are planning your wedding with a limited timeline, you have to be open-minded. You might not get your first choice of vendors or venue, but if you are flexible, everything will work out just fine, and your wedding day will be just as memorable.