Here are some tips for planning a wedding:
Set a budget - Determine how much you and your significant other can afford to spend on your wedding and allocate your funds accordingly to the vendors you trust.
Choose a venue - Select a ceremony and reception location that fits your style and budget. Please keep weather in mind.
Select a date - Choose a date for your wedding, keeping in mind any seasonal discounts or peak season surcharges that may affect your budget. Also keep in mind weather!
Book vendors - Secure the services of a photographer, videographer, florist, DJ, Chair rental, tent rental and other vendors as early as possible to ensure availability. Vendors often sell out in peak season.
Plan the menu: Decide on the type of meal you want to serve at your reception and choose a caterer or venue that can accommodate your preferences for your guests. Don’t forget the donut wall!
Choose your wedding party - Select the people who will stand with you at the altar and plan how you will ask them to be a part of your special day amongst other shenanigans leading up to the wedding.
Shop for dresses and tuxedos - Start shopping for wedding dresses and attire for the wedding party. Don't forget to allow enough time for alterations. Men, always keep in mind that suits should be tailored - no suit fits perfectly off the rack!
Secure a tent, table, chair and linen vendor - have you heard of Dependable Tents?
Send out invitations - Order your wedding invitations and send them out at least eight to twelve weeks in advance of the event.
Finalize the details - As the wedding approaches, finalize all the details with your vendors and review the timeline with vendors to ensure your day with be smooth - also consider hiring someone to help manage your big day!