How Do You Create A Wedding Planning Timeline?
Planning something as life-changing as your wedding can be challenging and overwhelming. Here is a step-by-step guide for putting your plans together. A YEAR TO NINE MONTHS BEFORE. * Announce your engagement to friends and family. Put formal announcement and photo in the local newspaper. * Select your desired wedding date. * Determine the wedding budget. Remember, most likely you will end up spending almost 10% more than you expect, so plan accordingly! * Determine the first-draft of your guest list, separating guests into three different categories: (1) Guests who MUST attend, including immediate family and close friends; (2) Guests who SHOULD be invited, such as extended family; And (3), guests who MAY be invited, such as co-workers. You don’t have to determine the definite guest list yet, but you will need to know the number of those who might possibly be attending. * Reserve the ceremony and reception sites for your wedding day. * Interview and reserve an officiant. * Order birth-c