Ten tips for preparing your wedding...

Step by Step Wedding Planning...

Generally, a wedding starts to be planned about a year in advance.

Our Ten Tips for Planning Your Wedding Successfully:

12 Months Before the Wedding:

• Set a budget

• Draft your guest list

• Choose a wedding theme

• Select your wedding planner

• Start scouting venues for the ceremony and reception

• Set the wedding date

• Prepare your civil paperwork for the town hall

• Shortlist and visit potential reception venues

• Make an appointment with your officiant

• Research and contact different vendors

• Schedule your first bridal gown appointment

10–11 Months Before:

• Select all your outfits (Bride, Groom, bridesmaids, flower girls/boys)

• Think about accommodation for guests

7–9 Months Before:

• Book your caterer and entertainment (DJ, live band, photographer…)

• Choose a DJ who fits your personality—creating the right vibe is key!

• Book the place to stay the night before the wedding

• Choose and order your wedding rings

5–6 Months Before:

• Decide on guest favors if you want to give a little keepsake

• Choose your wedding décor (buy or DIY)

• Schedule the groom’s suit fitting

• Order all your wedding stationery (invitations, menus…)

• Book hair & makeup trials

• Start planning your honeymoon

4 Months Before:

• Send out your invitations

• Book any beauty treatments (facials, waxing, etc.)

• Decide on your ceremony readings, readers, and speeches

• Start putting together your wedding playlist

1–2 Months Before:

• Confirm the final guest count with vendors

• Write your vows

• Plan your seating chart

• Assign and confirm roles for each helper

• Prepare your marriage contract and publish the banns at your town hall (minimum 11 days before the big day)

• Pick up your outfits

The Final Week:

• Double check with vendors (times, addresses, access instructions…)

• Pack your wedding bag (toiletries, outfit for the evening, next day, and decorations if you're doing them yourself)

• Prepare your wedding survival kit

• Organize all your décor boxes clearly with labels to save time on the big day

• Rehearse the ceremony and your speeches

The Day Before:

• Try to relax—get a massage if you can

• Go to bed early

• Avoid drinking too much alcohol

• Eat a light dinner

The Big Day:

• Start your day with a healthy breakfast to stay energized

• Allow yourself extra time for each step to avoid stress

• Have a light lunch or snack around midday

• Only put on your wedding dress in the final hour

Guest Gift Ideas:

• Personalized items that reflect your style:
  Eco-cups, bottles, honey jars, jam jars, keychains, soaps…

• Or go with traditional choices like sugared almonds

Keep Memories of Your Wedding Day:

• Have a guest book

• Think about canvas prints of your favorite wedding photos

• You can offer these to your witnesses, parents, grandparents, siblings—or even keep some for yourselves!

Let us take care of organizing your wedding. Our Wedding Planner is here for you.

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Step-by-Step Wedding Planning

Planning a wedding usually starts about a year in advance.
Here are our top 10 tips to help you prepare your big day with confidence and peace of mind:

💍 12 Months Before the Wedding:

• Set your budget

• Create your guest list

• Choose a wedding theme

• Hire your wedding planner

• Start visiting potential ceremony and reception venues

• Set your wedding date

• Begin your town hall paperwork

• Narrow down and book your reception venue

• Meet with your wedding officiant

• Research and reach out to vendors (caterers, photographers, etc.)

• Book your first wedding dress appointment

👗 10–11 Months Before:

• Choose your outfits: for the bride, groom, bridesmaids, and flower kids

• Start planning accommodation for out-of-town guests

🎶 7–9 Months Before:

• Book your caterer and entertainment (DJ, live band, photographer…)

• Pick a DJ that really reflects your style—great vibes make a great wedding

• Reserve your wedding night accommodation

• Choose and order your wedding bands

✨ 5–6 Months Before:

• Pick out wedding favors if you want to thank your guests with a small gift

• Finalize your wedding decor (purchase or DIY)

• Schedule a suit fitting for the groom

• Order your stationery (menus, place cards, thank-you notes, etc.)

• Book your hair and makeup trials

• Start planning your honeymoon

💌 4 Months Before:

• Send out your wedding invitations

• Book any beauty treatments (facials, waxing, etc.)

• Choose your ceremony readings, readers, and speeches

• Start building your wedding playlist

📋 1–2 Months Before:

• Confirm your final guest count with all vendors

• Write your vows

• Finalize your seating chart

• Confirm everyone’s roles and responsibilities

• Finalize your marriage license and legal paperwork (don’t forget to publish the banns at least 11 days before the big day)

• Pick up your wedding outfits

⏳ The Final Week:

• Double-check with vendors (arrival times, locations, contacts…)

• Pack your wedding bag (toiletries, outfits, accessories…)

• Prepare your wedding day emergency kit

• Organize all your decor boxes and label them clearly to save time on the big day

• Rehearse the ceremony and practice speeches

🌙 The Night Before:

• Take time to relax — book a massage if you can

• Get to bed early

• Avoid drinking too much alcohol

• Eat a light, nourishing dinner

💖 The Big Day:

• Start with a good breakfast to stay energized

• Give yourself extra time for each prep step — stay calm and stress-free

• Have a snack or light lunch during the day

• Put on your wedding dress during the final hour

🎁 Guest Favor Ideas:

Make it personal with custom gifts that reflect your vibe:
Eco cups, bottles, honey jars, jam jars, keychains, handmade soaps…

Or go classic with sugared almonds and other traditional treats.

📸 Capture the Memories:

• Set up a beautiful guest book

• Create canvas prints of your favorite wedding photos
  — great as gifts for your parents, siblings, grandparents, bridal party, or even just for you!