Let’s explore the typical wedding timeline and offer some tips to help you stay on track.
Your wedding day is one of the most important and memorable days of your life, but it can also be stressful to plan. One way to reduce some of the stress is to create a wedding timeline that outlines when to start everything. Let’s explore the typical wedding timeline and offer some tips to help you stay on track. And if you’re looking for the perfect place to host your wedding, check out Historic Oakland Manor!
12 to 18 Months Before The Wedding
The first step to planning your wedding is to choose your wedding date and venue. This will give you a clear timeline for the rest of the planning process. It’s a good idea to have a wedding binder or planner to keep track of everything. You will also need to decide on your wedding style and color scheme to help guide your decisions on decor and attire.
Creating a guest list is also important, so you can determine the size of your venue and catering needs. Once you have these basics sorted, it’s time to book your vendors, such as a photographer, DJ/band, and florist. You will also want to start looking for your wedding dress and bridesmaid dresses to allow time for any necessary alterations. And last but not least, start thinking about your honeymoon to ensure a stress-free getaway after the big day.
6 to 12 Months Before The Wedding
After deciding on the wedding date and venue, it’s time to tackle some important tasks such as ordering your invitations and sending out save-the-dates. You will also need to order your wedding rings, decide on the menu and cake for the reception, and book hotel accommodations for out-of-town guests. Don’t forget to schedule hair and makeup trials in advance to avoid any last-minute stress!
3 to 6 Months Before The Wedding
Three to six months before the wedding, you will also need to finalize your guest list and send out invitations, purchase or rent groom and groomsmen attire, finalize your menu and cake with your caterer, plan your ceremony and reception music, arrange transportation for you and your wedding party, and finalize honeymoon plans.
1 to 3 Months Before the Wedding
In the months leading up to your wedding, you will need to have your final dress fitting, finalize ceremony and reception details with your vendors, obtain your marriage license, purchase wedding day accessories like veil, shoes, and jewelry.
The Week Of The Wedding
The week before the wedding, you should confirm details with all vendors, pack for your honeymoon and have your final beauty treatments. Don’t forget to rehearse the ceremony with your wedding party, have your rehearsal dinner, and ensure that you get a good night’s sleep so you are refreshed for the big day!
HISTORIC OAKLAND MANOR: THE PERFECT WEDDING VENUE
Nestled in a peaceful wooded area in the heart of downtown Columbia, Historic Oakland Manor stands proudly in natural splendor. Elegant Oakland is the perfect setting for ceremonies, wedding receptions, bridal showers, holiday parties, family celebrations, business meetings, or retreats. Schedule a tour today with our expert venue coordinators! Please call (410-730-4801), email ([email protected]), or visit our chat on our homepage to book a tour appointment.
