Are you feeling overwhelmed that your wedding is next year and fast approaching? Sometimes all of the to-dos that come before the I Dos can feel like more than one person can handle. Thats why weve put together a list of small tasks that you can cross off your wedding checklist before the first of the year.
CROSS THESE TASKS OFF YOUR WEDDING CHECKLIST BEFORE THE NEW YEAR
- If you havent already, create a shortlist of venues as top contenders for your ceremony and reception, or pull the trigger on one that youve had your eye on.
- Set a date.
- Start a wedding website.
- Set up a wedding registry for you and your future spouse.
- Choose a location for your engagement photo session. Think of somewhere with emotional significance to you and your fiance.
- Choose your wedding colors
- Gather wedding inspiration from wedding blogs, vendor directories like The Knot and WeddingWire, and Pinterest, of course!
- Finalize your bridesmaid and groomsmen roster.
- Brainstorm creative ways to ask your friends to be in your bridal party (for some groomsmen ideas, read Six Epic Groomsmen Gifts for Your Best Guys).
- Make a list of the vendors you still need to hire, and send some inquiry emails about your date.
- Meet with an officiant.
- Choose which type of music you envision for the ceremony.
- Brainstorm wedding favor ideas you like!
- Throw some ideas around with your fiance about honeymoon destinations (Its never too early to get the creative juices flowing!).
- Get started on your guest list (youre going to need the headcount for future planning!).
- Shop for your wedding dress. Schedule a fitting, and browse the styles before you head to your appointment to test the waters.
- Schedule appointments with caterers.
- Reserve hotel blocks for out of town guests.
- Research save the date designs you like.
- Check your budget to make sure youre staying on track.
- Think about purchasing wedding insurance, or check with your venue about liability insurance.
- Make a short list of Cake Designers and schedule cake tastings.
- Arrange and book any necessary transportation for the day-of.
- Create a timeline for next year that will keep track of the big wedding planning steps.
- Still feeling overwhelmed by your wedding checklist and looking for a hand with the bigger wedding planning steps? Research wedding planners in the area! K&Bs sister company, Moore and Co. Events, can help you navigate any of the tasks above.