15-01-2024 Written by Puck

Planning the Perfect Wedding: From Invitations to Wedding Day Essentials

Planning a wedding is an exciting but overwhelming task. From choosing the right date to finalizing the smallest details on the wedding day, there are countless decisions to be made. In the blog below, we provide brief answers to essential questions that will hopefully help you in organizing the wedding of your dreams.

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How to Start Planning a Wedding? Start with a Step-by-Step Plan

Planning a wedding begins with a well-thought-out step-by-step plan. Create (or download) a checklist with key elements, such as choosing a wedding date, finding a venue, selecting vendors such as catering and a photographer, creating a guest list, finding an officiant, determining music and flowers, sending RSVPs and invitations, selecting a wedding dress and bridal jewelry, picking wedding rings, and setting a budget. A detailed plan combined with comprehensive planning helps you stay organized and not overlook anything.

Do I Need a Wedding Planner to Organize My Wedding?

Consider hiring a wedding planner to guide you through organizing your wedding. You might be thinking: isn’t this very expensive? However, hiring a professional planner can assist in finding vendors with a good price-to-quality ratio. In some cases, they may even negotiate discounts, saving you costs in other areas. Moreover, it saves you a tremendous amount of time and prevents unexpected expenses that you might have overlooked without a wedding planner. Additionally, a wedding planner allows you to enjoy your wedding day without worrying about logistics.

When to Send RSVPs and Wedding Invitations?

Generally, it is recommended to send wedding invitations about 6 to 8 weeks before the wedding date. This timing gives guests enough time to plan their schedules, make travel arrangements (if necessary), and fill out your RSVP. If you have a destination wedding or if many of your guests need to travel, you might consider sending invitations a bit earlier, for example, 8 to 10 weeks in advance. Additionally, you can send Save The Date cards 6-12 months before the wedding, to ensure that your guests know your wedding date well in advance.

Ask your guests to RSVP no later than 2-3 weeks before the wedding so that you can provide an accurate guest count to your vendors. Ensure that your invitations contain all necessary details, such as the date, time, location, dress code, and information about the RSVP process.

Wedding Considerations: Crucial Factors

When organizing your wedding, there are crucial considerations to keep in mind. Ensure that you have addressed all legal formalities, such as permits if you plan an outdoor wedding. Also, consider the weather, especially if your wedding is outdoors. Have a plan B for unexpected circumstances.

In addition to planning the ceremony and the celebration, there are administrative aspects to consider. Make sure you comply with all legal requirements for marriage. This includes obtaining a marriage license, filing the intention to marry, choosing witnesses, and following any local procedures.

Getting Married: Checklist for Wedding Day Essentials

On the wedding day itself, you want to make sure you have everything at hand. Create a checklist for wedding day essentials, including wedding rings, wedding dress, bridal veil, shoes, bouquet, marriage certificates, bridal jewelry, makeup, and personal necessities. Ensure you also have an emergency kit with essential items such as sewing supplies, band-aids, makeup, an umbrella, mobile phone charger, snacks, water, and pain relievers.