When to Start Planning for Your Wedding?

It is safe to say that nearly every girl grows up with fantasies of the most magical day of their lives - their wedding day. However enchanting the day may be, it surely takes a lot more than the snap of a finger to make the wedding a success.

Approximately 2 million people tie the knot in the US every year. The average cost of a wedding is $30,000—this differs based on the state. This hefty price tag makes it abundantly clear that a wedding takes a great deal of effort.

The typical engagement lasts for 15 months, so that means you should look at between 9 to 16 months to plan your special day. Since there are so many aspects to planning a wedding, we are going to focus on the key points that make up a great wedding.

The first question that needs answering is, “How will you finance your wedding?” This may involve reaching out to family and holding to a savings plan for your wedding.

Your friends will be anxious to know who will be in your wedding party. Don’t take too much time after your engagement to decide on maids of honor and groom’s men.

Who do you want to share your special day with? The guest list is an important task to handle in the early phase of your planning efforts.

For those that have the budget for a professional wedding planner, this investment can save you a lot of time. These individuals make a living by planning and orchestrating the details of your wedding day. From your wedding cake to the decorative color scheme, the wedding planner will be there to help with the most crucial decisions.

In the first phase of your planning, you need to secure the locations for both your wedding and reception. There are so many different combinations of these venues. For instance, you can choose a cathedral for the ceremony and a standard event hall for your reception.

Professionals like the officiant, the band, caterer, florist, photographer and video grapher, etc., are critical to the success of your wedding. If you have a wedding planner, work together in concert to fill as many spots as you can early on.

The dresses and tuxedos of the bride, groom, and wedding party should be selected within six months of your wedding. If you are looking for that couture wedding dress, don’t wait too long in the process to get your order in.

There is a laundry list of items that can be added to what we have shown you here. Weddings are customizable events that can be as elaborate or as humble as you choose. Depending on how extravagant your wedding will be, nine to sixteen months will be sufficient time to take for proper preparation.