Have you been given the ring and now you want to get to work? First, remember to enjoy this moment, having an engagement ring is already a great event, it is a promise of love and parallel life, there is no rush. However, If you already think that the time has come to start preparations, we tell you how to organize a wedding month by month, in one year. Don’t miss anything!
Before starting, you must put your cards on the table. How involved are you both going to be in the preparations? Then, although it is not a rule, The ideal is to start with the agenda a year before the big day.
To begin the journey of planning the wedding of your dreams, you have to take into account breathing, be patient and try not to get overwhelmed by the avalanche of tasks to be done. If you want to relax a little, choose to hire a wedding planner, it will make your life easier, however, you will also have to make countless decisions.
How to organize a wedding in a year: first steps
Announce the engagement
Although it may seem obvious, telling the world that you are getting married is a very important step. It will totally depend on you, They can break the big news first to their parents, relatives and those closest to them in person.
On the other hand, maybe they prefer to have a party or take the quicker route: post it on social media.
I already saw us…
Even if you have the perfect wedding in mind, remember that it is a moment for two, so talk about what you would like for your big day. Let your imagination fly and ideas flow, don’t think about budgets or other people’s expectations yet.
Focus on yourselves and see where you agree.if you are looking for a destination wedding on the beach or historic city, an intimate or tumultuous wedding, even if you dream of a themed party.
Choose the date
Maybe they don’t have a specific day in mind yet, because that decision depends on many external factors such as the availability of the venue. But they can estimate whether they want a colorful link in spring, a fresh one in summer, an original one in autumn or a festive one in winter. This will allow you to plan the wedding more easily.
Define the budget
We don’t want to be spoilsports, but talking about money is essential. Talk to your families to find out if they will support you in this matter and how much they can contribute. If this is not the case, it is time to do the math and analyze how much your final budget will be. Remember to stick with it or things could get out of control.
Guest List
After the financial issues, it’s time to think about who will attend your nuptials. First, how much they are willing to invest per person to have a maximum number in mind to respect. Then start writing names depending on how important they are to you on the big day.
Advice: Everyone can put together their own guest list and then put them together and refine it.
A year seems like an eternity, but when planning a wedding it will fly by. After having these first steps ready, it is time to get to work.
How to organize a wedding in one year: month by month
Here is a chronology of what you need to have by month for your wedding, some things can be changed or removed in the calendar, but this is the suggestion we make so that you take your time and decide with a cool head.
It’s about your wedding!
12 months before the wedding
- Choose godfathers, best men, bridesmaids and witnesses
- Find the wedding dress and groom’s suit
- Choose the location for the ceremony and reception to save the date
- Define the style of the wedding
- Select the color palette
9 to 11 months before
- Find and book suppliers such as caterer, florist, photographer and videographer
- Choose assembly and decoration
- Prepare the necessary documents for the civil or religious connection
- Decide who will be your pages or simply if there will be
- Request quotes for invitations or investigate those available online
- Set aside the DJ or group
6 to 8 months before
- Choose the design of the invitations
- If the invitations are physical, send them
- Create the wedding website
- Choosing stationery for invitations, wedding program, menu, thank you cards
- Quote and book your honeymoon
- Planning outfits for bridesmaids and mothers
- Start taking into account aesthetic procedures or touch-ups
- Reserve date in the civil registry
2 to 5 months before
- Find and buy accessories for the bride, such as jewelry, shoes, headdress, veil, among others
- Make your gift registry
- Order souvenirs for guests
- Do makeup and hair tests
- Organize bachelor and bachelorette parties
- Choose and buy wedding rings
- Choose the bouquet and button
- Reserve the flowers
- Prepare for the bride and groom dance, whether taking classes or doing your own choreography
- Choose the song you will dance to
- Try and choose the wedding menu
- Decide what drinks, the quantity required and quote them
- Wedding dress fitting
- Order the cake
A month before
- Organize table information
- Delegate tasks
- Rehearsals for the first wedding dance
- Collect the rings
- Last wedding dress fitting
- Bachelor party
- Review the details of the contracted services such as the photographer, DJ, caterer, band…
- The bride must wear her shoes for the first time and walk with them to loosen them.
- Confirm guest attendance
- Last fitting of the groom’s suit
- Finalize payments
- Review honeymoon reservation
- Write the votes
- Assemble emergency kits for the wedding
2 to 1 week before
- Everything that is required from a salon such as a haircut for both, dye, waxing, beard cutting, a facial…
- Spa day to relax
- Give someone you trust, the wedding planner, coordinator, lady or best men, a list with the wedding itinerary
- Packing your bags for the honeymoon
- Check that everything is in order in the church and the venue
- Get a manicure and pedicure
- Sleep well
The wedding day
- Have a good breakfast, no one wants you to faint in the middle of the ceremony
- Hydrate yourselves as you consider necessary, you don’t want to stop every 5 minutes to go to the bathroom, but you don’t want to be dry like the desert either.
- The bride should enjoy the preparation with makeup and hair
- Give the maid of honor the cell phone so she can answer.
- Put makeup in the bride’s bag for a little touch-up
We know that there are many things to do to have the wedding of your dreams, but it is not the task of just one person. Reach agreements, talk about what you want and need, and especially, enjoy planning. If you need more information, we have all the details at Nupcias to help you every step of your special day.
Enjoy the moment and celebrate your big day in style!
This article was originally published in the December issue of the digital magazine of Nupcias Magazine.
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