A wedding is considered as every woman’s biggest day! This means serious business. With all of the work you need to make your big day the perfect day, there is a lot to get done in order to have it go off without a hitch. Part of the stress that is associated with planning a wedding is knowing how far in advance to start planning it. There is no real answer to that question, as it can depend on a lot of factors. Worry not though. Even if there is no definitive answer, these tips will help you figure out how to plan that wedding, and provide you the kind of information that will help inform you of what preparations you should consider.
Venue
Probably one of the most important parts of the wedding, aside from you and your bride or groom, is the venue. Knowing where you want to get married is a big commitment to make, as you want it to be perfect. Planning your wedding means you need to consider how many people it can hold, what kind of food services they provide, whether you need to get food services, as well as location. For wedding venues, you can book these up to a year in advance, it would be a good time to get everything sorted. If it is a very popular venue, you might consider doing it earlier because of the demand. Consider what times are most popular for weddings in your area, and how that affects when you want to host yours.
Food Catering
If your venue does not have on-site food services, then your next step is to consider hiring a catering service. The reception is what a lot of people look forward to because that is when everyone gets to party and have fun. Parties usually are not a success without food, as you do not want anyone to go hungry before or after all that dancing. Hiring a catering service should be planned in advance too so that you can adjust your meal plan as you see fit. Maybe you have vegetarian or vegan guests, or maybe you do not like the food that will be supplied, these are things that change over time. That is why the best option is to always plan this ahead by a few months, so if those guests or needs change, you can update the catering menu.
Bridal Car
Arriving in style is a big thing for a lot of couples who want to make their big day the best it can be. Showing up in a limo is one of those ways that people like to make their wedding feel extravagant. In bigger cities, like Perth, you are going to want to plan ahead. The reason for this is because of the fact that more people mean more weddings, and there is only a finite amount of limo rental services. For those that are hiring a limo in Perth, your best bet is to plan it out ahead of time and consider your venue as well. You never know what limitations might come up with your budget or the wedding location, so doing this last minute is a bad idea. You contact these companies to see how far in advance they allow you to rent but do not make it too far ahead either.
DJ, Photographer, or Band
The entertainment portion of your wedding should also be booked from as far ahead as 10-12 months in advance. You start to get the idea that planning a wedding should be done mostly in advance because it allows for you to be more flexible, or comfortable if changes do occur. No wedding should go without music either, so you need to figure out if you want a band or a DJ for entertainment. Similarly, hiring a photographer (and/or a videographer) should be customary as you want to document one of the most important times of your life. Figuring out how this fits into your budget is important, as well as securing who you think will do the best job for your special day.
The age-old question of how far in advance you should start planning your wedding is always tricky because there is no real answer. However, with these tips, and these important wedding needs, you can see how doing it well in advance is advantageous to you. Your special day is important, and you want it to go off without a hitch, so take this advice to heart when you plan your wedding.
I’m a 20-something stay-at-home mother and wife. I have an amazing husband, a beautiful daughter, two loving dogs, and a lazy cat. I wouldn’t change my life for anything! I love to read, listen to music, cook and blog!
Speak Your Mind