{"id":5829,"date":"2020-09-16T11:45:33","date_gmt":"2020-09-16T10:45:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/?p=5829"},"modified":"2024-08-15T16:50:26","modified_gmt":"2024-08-15T15:50:26","slug":"essential-wedding-planning-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/essential-wedding-planning-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Your essential wedding planning checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>So, you\u2019ve said yes to the big question (or popped the question yourself), posted the obligatory #ringselfie, made the excited calls to friends and family (and hopefully you\u2019ve received a few thortful\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/cards\/engagement-marriage\">engagement cards<\/a>). But once the post-proposal high wears off, it\u2019s time to start planning for the big day!\u00a0Once you start planning your wedding, it\u2019s easy to get panicked about how much there is to do \u2013 how are you meant to know about all the different kinds of flowers? What kind of cake will please your mates, but also your great-aunt Phyllis? And what should go on the wedding party playlist?<\/p>\n<p>It sounds like you need a wedding planning checklist\u2026 and oh, how convenient, here\u2019s one, on this very page, ready for you. We\u2019ve got your essential wedding planning checklist, with loads of wedding planning tips for the big-ticket items. When it comes to planning your wedding, our advice is simple: don\u2019t get overwhelmed \u2013 get organised.<\/p>\n<p>Maybe you&#8217;re already hitched and instead keen to see if there&#8217;s a way to do another big bash? We&#8217;ve actually got a separate blog full of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/blog\/wedding-vow-renewal-ideas\/\">wedding vow renewal ideas,<\/a> perfect for couples looking to recreate all the magic that comes with a wedding (or just love an excuse to party!).<\/p>\n<h2>How long does it take to plan a wedding?<\/h2>\n<p>Honestly \u2013 like every couple, every wedding is different, and so the time it takes for wedding planning will be different too. A low-key, casual affair like a registry office service with a family dinner is very different to a lavish celebration at a castle or a grand hotel!\u00a0Some couples may be able to plan a wedding in weeks, but for most of us, you\u2019ll be looking at a timetable of months or years. Our wedding planning guide assumes that planning your wedding will take about 12 months \u2013 planning about a year in advance should mean you\u2019re able to get the venue and suppliers you really want.<\/p>\n<h2>The ultimate wedding checklist<\/h2>\n<p>Of course, when it comes to wedding planning, you\u2019ll need to be careful with how you space things out to make sure that everything is sorted in time for the big day. We know that this is a lot easier said than done which is why we\u2019ve come up with a handy checklist for you.<\/p>\n<p>And to make it even easier for you (you\u2019re welcome in advance), we\u2019ve even included at what point you should probably want to have these things sorted by.<\/p>\n<p><strong>12 months to go\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Decide what kind of wedding you want<\/li>\n<li>Get some inspiration<\/li>\n<li>Do your research and set a budget<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>11 months to go\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pick the venue<\/li>\n<li>Plan the guest list<\/li>\n<li>Choose the wedding party<\/li>\n<li>Book your vendors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>10 months to go\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Register for gifts<\/li>\n<li>Send save the dates (we&#8217;ve got a handy blog on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/blog\/save-the-date-wording\/\">what to write on a save the date card<\/a> if you need any inspiration with this)<\/li>\n<li>Buy the wedding dress<\/li>\n<li>Order the wedding party\u2019s outfits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>6 months to go\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Get a marriage license<\/li>\n<li>Confirm the details with your vendors and venue<\/li>\n<li>Send invitations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2 months to go\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Final fittings<\/li>\n<li>Arrange your seating plan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Decide what kind of wedding you want<\/h3>\n<p>Set your wedding priorities \u2013 the most important part, obviously, is that at the end of the day, you and your special someone will be happily married.\u00a0But what about the rest of the day? Do you just want a day that\u2019s romantic and intimate, with time to see all of your friends and family \u2013 or is it all about a party that will get people drinking and dancing until the small hours?\u00a0Deciding your priorities early on will help your wedding planning massively when it comes to setting a wedding budget.<\/p>\n<h3>Get some inspiration<\/h3>\n<p>Start looking for ideas and inspiration for the big day! The look, feel, and theme starts here \u2013 a colour scheme will help choose your florals, your bridal party dresses, and suits, and even your decorations \u2013 so pick carefully.\u00a0Our top tip? Pinterest is a bride\u2019s best friend for wedding planning inspo. Start pulling together some boards for wedding inspiration \u2013 find initial ideas for everything from the dress to the d\u00e9cor.<\/p>\n<h3>Do your research and set a budget<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s time to start scoping out how much everything is going to cost you \u2013 so get a spreadsheet going and track rough costs for the main items.\u00a0That means it\u2019s time to look at your likely vendors for venue hire, food and drink, photography, florists, cake, decorations \u2013 all the things that are going to cost you.\u00a0For now, it\u2019s just rough working out, but it will give you a steer on your budget \u2013 an essential before you go any further planning your wedding!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Pick-your-venue.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5836 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Pick-your-venue.jpg\" alt=\"One of the first things to do is book your wedding venue\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Pick the venue<\/h3>\n<p>More than anything, the venue will set the mood for your big day! A grand hotel or historic building won\u2019t need much \u2018dressing up\u2019 to give you a fancy vibe \u2013 but if you really want to put your unique stamp on your big day, maybe look at more of a blank canvas, like a rustic barn or an event space.<\/p>\n<p><strong>thortful wedding planning tip<\/strong>: Ask friends and family for recommendations rather than relying on a Google search. Pretty photography online can\u2019t tell you how a place really feels on the day!<\/p>\n<h3>Plan the guest list<\/h3>\n<p>This is a biggie \u2013 and a social etiquette minefield. If you\u2019re planning a massive bash, you don\u2019t have to worry too much about this, and you can invite plenty of people.\u00a0But if you\u2019re keeping costs down, or planning an intimate wedding, it\u2019s possible only some of your nearest and dearest will make the cut. Hopefully, your family and friends are super chill and won\u2019t be mortally offended. Hopefully.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Choose-your-bridesmaids.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5834 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Choose-your-bridesmaids.jpg\" alt=\"It's time to pick your wedding party\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1285\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Choose the wedding party<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Pick your favourite mates to stand beside you at the altar \u2013 and why not ask them with a very thortful\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/cards\/engagement-marriage\/bridesmaid\">will you be my bridesmaid card<\/a>, or a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/cards\/engagement-marriage\/best-man\">be my best man card<\/a>?<\/p>\n<p>Traditionally, you\u2019re looking at a maid of honour, bridesmaids, a best man, groomsmen \u2013 and then page boys or flower girls to really up the cuteness factor of your wedding. Obviously, these best-of-the-bunch friends will also be planning\/attending your hen or stag parties, so pick carefully.<\/p>\n<h3>Book your vendors<\/h3>\n<p>Time to confirm just about everything else \u2013 here\u2019s a handy little wedding planning checklist within a checklist to make sure you\u2019ve boxed off all of your bookings:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cake<\/li>\n<li>Florist (check out our handy guide to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/blog\/your-complete-guide-to-choosing-wedding-flowers\/\">choosing your wedding flowers<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Wedding band or DJ for the reception<\/li>\n<li>Any other entertainment<\/li>\n<li>Photographer and\/or videographer<\/li>\n<li>Any additional catering<\/li>\n<li>Hiring extra decoration<\/li>\n<li>Transport to and from the ceremony and reception<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Register for gifts<\/h3>\n<p>Time to have some fun \u2013 go make yourself a big ol\u2019 wish list and register for your wedding gifts. Once you\u2019ve got your list, make sure you let everyone know where you\u2019re registered \u2013 include the information in your save the dates, or email a link to your guest list. If you\u2019re already comfortably set up for household appliances, lots of couples now ask for donations to the honeymoon fund \u2013 it might feel awkward asking people to give money rather than things, but for some couples it just makes more sense!<\/p>\n<h3>Send save the dates<\/h3>\n<p>Save the dates let your guests know to block off your wedding dates, book any time off work, and book accommodation. In terms of when to send save the dates, the general rule of thumb is between six and eight months before the wedding \u2013 that should give everyone who\u2019s planning on attending enough time to make arrangements!<\/p>\n<p><strong>thortful wedding planning tip:<\/strong> If you decide you\u2019d rather not have children at your big day, now\u2019s the time to let parents know.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Choose-your-wedding-dress.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5835\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Choose-your-wedding-dress.jpg\" alt=\"The most important part of any wedding is the dress\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Buy the wedding dress<\/h3>\n<p>For the girls, this is the Big One, and maybe the most agonised-over part of wedding planning \u2013 buying your wedding dress. Most bridal gowns are made to order, so you need to factor in time for production, a second fitting, and any alterations with plenty of time to avoid paying rush fees.\u00a0There\u2019s no rule on when to buy your wedding dress, but in general you want to be placing your order to buy your wedding dress no later than 6 or 7 months before your wedding date.<\/p>\n<h3>Order the wedding party\u2019s outfits<\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019ll probably be doing this around the same time as you\u2019re shopping for a wedding dress, but if you\u2019re planning on ordering your bridesmaids and flower girls made-to-order dresses, factor in a similar amount of time to allow for production and alterations. Ditto for the guys \u2013 if you want custom suits, make sure you order with enough time for fitting and tailoring.<\/p>\n<h3>Give notice to the Register Office<\/h3>\n<p>Get a marriage license, or your dream day won\u2019t be happening! In England and Wales, you have to give at least 29 days notice to the Register Office before your wedding day \u2013 the notice is valid for 12 months, so get this ticked off the wedding planning checklist well ahead of time! You wouldn\u2019t believe how often this is overlooked \u2013 and your last month of wedding planning is bound to be busy, so save yourself the last-minute stress.<\/p>\n<h3>Confirm the details with your vendors and venue<\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019re in the final countdown (cue the 80s glam rock) so it\u2019s time to consult your wedding planning spreadsheet and go back to all of your suppliers. Confirm final costs, pay deposits, arrange any extras, and let them know about access to your venue on the day \u2013 what time they should arrive, where they need to deliver to, that kind of thing.<\/p>\n<h3>Send invitations<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re keeping with tradition, your invitations should go out about eight weeks before the big day. The invitations should have all of the information your guests need, and all the RSVP information that you need\u2013 that\u2019s right, it\u2019s time for another mini wedding planning checklist:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Date and time, and an optional itinerary<\/li>\n<li>Location of the ceremony\/reception<\/li>\n<li>Dress code<\/li>\n<li>Directions or a map<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Get your RSVPs<\/h3>\n<p>The invitations should also have your RSVP details, whether you want them to be posted back, emailed, or if you\u2019re using a wedding website. Include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Names of the guests invited (or plus ones!)<\/li>\n<li>An envelope to send the RSVP back, or links to your wedding website or email address<\/li>\n<li>Dietary requirements or allergies<\/li>\n<li>Deadline to respond<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Final fittings<\/h3>\n<p>By now, your dresses and suits should have arrived \u2013 go for your final fittings for any last-minute alterations and changes. Pick up anything you\u2019re missing like jewellery, accessories or shoes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>thortful wedding planning tip:<\/strong> Wear your wedding shoes around the house before the big day! Nothing will put a cramp on your day like shoes that are pinching or rubbing. Plus, you get to swan around the house feeling fancy. Win-win.<\/p>\n<h3>Arrange your seating plan<\/h3>\n<p>Another potential social etiquette nightmare \u2013 decide where everyone will be sitting during dinner and reception. Navigate any ancient family feuds, attempt to play matchmaker with your single friends, and maybe space out any hard-partying friends so you don\u2019t have that one table that goes hard ordering shots all night.<\/p>\n<h3>Final details<\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019re on the final run now \u2013 so here\u2019s a few last-minute jobs that are easy to overlook in the rush of final wedding planning. That\u2019s right, it\u2019s one more mini wedding planning checklist\u2026<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Priority photography list for the photographer \u2013 make sure you get the pictures you want with family.<\/li>\n<li>Spa and beauty treatments \u2013 book these for the week before the wedding in case a spray tan goes wrong, or your facial causes you to break out in spots!<\/li>\n<li>Wedding day essentials \u2013 designate a bridesmaid to carry a wedding survival kit on the day with things like your lipstick, plasters, needle and thread, and tissues).<\/li>\n<li>Pack for your honeymoon or minimoon \u2013 no-one wants to come home from your wedding and pack, so sort your suitcase well ahead of time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And the last step? Well, now you go get married. After months of wedding planning, budgeting, organising, and stressing \u2013 you get to marry the love of your life and start the next chapter of your story together. And not to get all soppy, but that\u2019s the magic part.<\/p>\n<p>Hopefully, as long as you followed our essential wedding planning checklist, your big day will run smoothly and like a dream \u2013 so you can go start your married life together in newlywed bliss.<\/p>\n<p>For more wedding-related inspiration, check out the rest of <a href=\"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/\">our blog<\/a>! Over there we have other great articles on the likes of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-your-wedding-dress\/\">how to choose your wedding dress<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/blog\/what-to-write-on-wedding-invitations\/\">what to write on wedding invitations<\/a>\u00a0that are bound to help you out and speed up the process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So, you\u2019ve said yes to the big question (or popped the question yourself), posted the obligatory #ringselfie, made the excited calls to friends and family (and hopefully you\u2019ve received a few thortful\u00a0engagement cards). But once the post-proposal high wears off, it\u2019s time to start planning for the big day!\u00a0Once you start planning your wedding, it\u2019s&hellip;<\/p>\n<a class=\"read-more-link\" href=\" https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/essential-wedding-planning-checklist\/ \">Read More<\/a>","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":5844,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0},"categories":[462],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Your Essential Wedding Planning Checklist | thortful<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"From booking the venue, to finalising the guest list, and searching for the perfect dress; our handy guide will help you plan your wedding like a pro.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/essential-wedding-planning-checklist\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Your Essential Wedding Planning Checklist | thortful\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"From booking the venue, to finalising the guest list, and searching for the perfect dress; 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