3 Wedding Planning Deadlines You Cannot Ignore
There’s nothing we can say about planning your wedding that is new or groundbreaking. We can however stress the importance of one vital aspect that will make planning less hectic and stressful: DEADLINES, you need them!
Your wedding size and time are major factors when it comes to severity and urgency. Whether you are eloping, planning a courthouse wedding, or having a wedding with many guests, deadlines will help every bride.
Deadline #1: Venue(Wedding/Reception)
Whether courthouse, church, restaurant, or anywhere, find and book your venue. No matter the size of your wedding a venue should be selected at least 10 months before the date. Some venues are scheduling even two years in advance. Selecting your venue can also influence your dress aesthetic and style. Some venues also have preferred caterers that are included, so another aspect of your reception - food - can be taken care of around this time as well.
Deadline #2: The Dress
It is never too early to start searching for your dress, but we recommend starting to look no later than 8 MONTHS prior to your wedding. Most designers need the time to make and ship your gown. We also recommend having at least 2 MONTHS before the wedding for alterations so you can avoid rush fees.
Deadline #3: Save the Dates
Save the date deadlines can vary depending on location. If your wedding is a destination wedding, your save the date should be sent out 8 to 12 MONTHS in advance. Local weddings should send out their save the dates at least 4 MONTHS in advance with the invitations following 8 WEEKS out. This deadline is important for both you and your guests. The attendees should be in the loop as soon as possible with date and location, that way they can make arrangements to be apart of your special day.
These are the TOP 3 deadlines that are key to mapping out a successful timeline. There are plenty of other time sensitive to-do’s associated with your upcoming nuptials, but if you set up an agenda with these three main points, it will help you keeping planning on track. No wedding is without stress, but you can definitely alleviate as much as possible with a roadmap.