A Countdown to Your Wedding

To have a successful wedding you will need to plan it carefully first. Most wedding planning begins twelve months before the actual day. This will allow the couple to planas thoroughly and carefully as possible. The elements that they need as they plan aheadare their budget and a coordinated timeline to monitor the wedding planning process.The activities that you should achieve a year before the wedding takes place are:The announcement about your engagementDeciding on the date of the weddingThe bride and groom formally introducing their parents to each other, if they haven’t metyet.Hosting the engagement partySetting an estimated budgetHiring a wedding planner Researching for possible sites for your receptionCreating a draft for your guest listResearching for your wedding favors andhandmade bridesmaid jewelry giftsJoining a fitness club or going on a diet to stay in good shape.Six to nine months before the wedding takes place you should be able toDecide on your caterer and the menu that they will serveSearch for the style of your wedding dress and where to purchase your dressChoose who will be included in your wedding partyBook for a DJ or a bandSearch for your bridal gift registry and sign up for oneSelect the style of bridesmaid dresses for your bridesmaids and shop for themSearch for your wedding vendors and hiring themFour to six months before the wedding you will need toBe able to determine the final count for your wedding listFind a hotel for your out of town guestsHave your wedding invitations orderedPurchase your wedding dressTalked with your cake decorator and check for the date availability of your wedding cakeBook your own travel arrangements for your honeymoonTwo to four months you should haveOrdered your wedding favors andcrystal bridesmaid jewelry setShop for your wedding ringsKnow about the procedures for your state’s marriage licenseFinalize the menu for your reception