Planning a wedding can become quite overwhelming if you don’t know what to do and when. Your biggest decisions will be choosing suppliers, so it’s helpful to know when to make those big choices. Want to know when to book each supplier? Check this out:
12+ months before
⎕ Reception venue
⎕ Ceremony venue
⎕ Entertainment – a soloist for the church, harpist, a DJ, band etc
⎕ Photographer
⎕ Videographer
⎕ Wedding planner
⎕ Stationery designer: Save The Dates, invitations, mass booklets, place cards, menus etc
8-10 months before
⎕ Ceremony music
⎕ Wedding attire
⎕ Accommodation for guests
6-8 months before
⎕ Florist
⎕ Hairstylist (book trial for 3 months before)
⎕ Makeup artist (book trial for 3 months before)
⎕ Accessories – veil, shoes, jewellery, etc
⎕ Bridesmaids dresses
⎕ Order suits
4-6 months before
⎕ Rings
⎕ Favours
⎕ Transport
⎕ Cake and sweets (including candy buffet)
⎕ Alterations supplier
⎕ Hen and stag services
3 months before
⎕ Centrepieces
⎕ Signage
⎕ Other reception decor
1 – 2 months before
⎕ Gifts for wedding party
⎕ Bridal gown cleaning services
⎕ Table plan supplier
