Marriage is one of the most important moments in a person’s life since that union transforms them forever. It is a unique and special moment that does not allow repetitions. That is why everything must be perfect, so we only have to worry about enjoying that special day and harvesting beautiful memories for the future.
But a wedding is a tremendously complex celebration in which every detail counts, so you cannot do without all the help that can be provided. For this reason we have thought it appropriate to prepare some small recommendations that will serve as a guide to start organizing an event of these characteristics without dying in the attempt.
Organize Wedding Step By Step
Timeis important in this ceremony since preparations must be made well.
First step: the period between 1 and 2 years before the wedding
Once you have decided to take this big step, the first thing you have to choose is the wedding date. As we said before, a wedding takes time. Therefore, choose a date in the long term, with a margin of one or two years. Also, choose the month and the season since other decisions you must make will depend on this: do you want a wedding in spring? Summer? Or autumn?
Next, you must calculate the number of people you will invite. This will help you with the next point. Now, it’s about establishing an approximate budget for the wedding. A budget will be very useful if you don’t want to spend more than necessary.
Once you have the budget and the number of guests, you can start looking, viewing, comparing and reserving venues for the banquet.
Second step: between 11 and 9 months before
In these pre-event days, it is time to start looking for the services you will need for the event: the photographer, the music, the caterer, the wedding planner and the decorator. It is also advisable to make the preliminary guest list, select the bridesmaids and other wedding officials and, the most fun part, start looking at the wedding dresses.
It is also a good time to start thinking about destinations for your honeymoon and request quotes.
Third step: between 8 and 6 months before the wedding
It is important to start making things concrete during this period, such as booking the honeymoon trip. It is time to choose and order the invitations and buy the rings.
For religious weddings, the parish where the ceremony will be held will establish the dates for premarital courses.
Fourth step: between 5 and 4 months before
Depending on the nature of the wedding, whether religious or civil, you will need to have the documentation you will need for it in either case.
Other tasks to be carried out during this period include:
- Booking hotel rooms for potential out-of-town guests.
- Buying the groom’s suit and accessories for the bride.
- Choosing a hairdresser and makeup artist for the day.
Finally, determine the type of decoration you want and hire any other services you have not yet finalized.
Fifth step: 3 months before
Three months before the wedding is a good time to start sending wedding invitations to guests so they can adapt their schedules to the event date.
Another important point is to order the details for the guests and reserve the flowers. In addition, certain things for the event must be prepared, such as the readings, toasts, speeches, vows and the bride and groom’s dance.
Sixth step: 2 months before
During this time, it is a matter of finalizing the small details that remain, such as doing the hair and makeup test for the bride, selecting the music for each part of the wedding, and, let’s not forget to choose the menu.
Seventh step: just 1 month before the wedding
We have reached the last step on the list. The last thing you should do before the wedding is to call and confirm the providers of the services you had previously contracted, confirm the attendance of the guests, as well as the reservation of the honeymoon trip.
As a final piece of advice, remember that a wedding is a wonderful chance to share a moment of happiness with your friends and family.
So it would help if you didn’t stress too much about the organisation. It would help if you remembered to enjoy the whole process in the best way possible, making you have a great time on your wedding day.