Okay, so your beloved popped the question and after toying with the oh-so-romantic notion of running off to Paris to elope, you realize both sides of the family would completely disown you if you didn’t include them in the nuptials. That means, you have to plan a wedding! #WootWoot!
To Be, Or Not To Be The Wedding Planner
12 months advance planning is standard, even if you’re having a small intimate affair. 12 months? Yes, 12 months! Even longer in some cases. Love makes the world go round! And there are, like, over 7 billion people on the planet. On any given day, a whole bunch of them are tying the knot! That’s why you have to be strategic about putting it all in motion. There will be, literally, hundreds of decisions you’ll have to make. Having a wedding planner on your team is optimal (insert shameless self-promotion here!) because they typically have established relationships with all the various vendors you’ll need. Not only does that save you TONS of time making phone calls and researching stuff online, it ensures you’re not just picking some random schmo who may or may not know how to spin records on that used turntable he just picked up on Craigslist!
Decisions, Decisions…
Once you get past the big hurdles of deciding when and where, you’ll have to start thinking about details. Do you want an indoor or outdoor event? An accordion playing you in? Engine Company #5 on standby for the fireworks you plan to shoot off? Elvis parachuting out of a plane?
When it comes to booking vendors, one of the most important aspects is knowing WHEN to reserve their services. Luckily, WeddingWire.com has put together a handy Vendor Booking Timeline infographic that offers guidelines on how far in advance to procure the vendors and services you and your wedding planner will need to pull off YOUR BIG DAY!
Stuck On A Venue Location?
In addition to the Vendor Booking infographic and some great apps and planning tools available at WeddingWire.com, check out the list of gorgeous venues they’ve compiled in Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago to help get you started.
Do It Right, Cuz It’s Until Death You Two Part!
Your wedding day is a once in a lifetime moment so make it exactly what YOU want! Still need a little inspiration? Check out our other great articles on Spring Wedding Ideas, Unique Wedding Invitations, and Wedding Day Advice. We’d love to hear from you when you’re ready to plan your big day! Get in touch!
What are your favorite wedding planner tools? Let us know in the comments below!
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