The 8 Month Planning guide towards the fun parts of the Wedding

• If you are planning to invite guests that are travelling far distances, then it could be a wise option to consider booking hotels that are close to the venue
• Guest list planning – now is the time to start refining the guest list
• If you are interested in having a gift registry, its best to consider making use of at least 3 retailers
• You have sent the Save the Dates, now is the time for the formal invitation. Discuss themes and colours with your vendor or create your own unique DIY invitations
• Browse ideas for Menu’s, Thank You Card and start thinking of beautiful ways to thank your guests for attending your wedding with the perfect wedding favour.
• Honeymoon planning should commence right about now, as last-minute planning can incur last minute fee’s.

For your next step visit our Wedding Planning 6 Months Guide

The 10 Month Planning guide…. Time flies when you are having fun, so let’s get some planning done.

• Bridal party accessories and attire need to be sourced, ordered and paid for
• Book the venue and ceremony venue (If not at the same venue)
• Book and officiant and start running with ideas for the Wedding Day.
• Hire a photographer to capture those Bridal Moments
• Hire a Videographer and discuss any ideas you may have in mind
• Hire a catering company should the venue not be catering for you
• Hire a DJ / Band and discuss any plans and songs you may have in mind
• Hire a Florist
• If you are planning to send Save the Dates, now is the right time to have those sent off.
• Purchase the Wedding dress, lingerie and garments
• Should you wish to establish a fitness routine, its best to do this around the 10-month mark
• For any beauty routines, such as facial cleansing etc, the best time is to plan how to establish the perfect bridal look around the 10-month mark.

For your next step visit our Wedding Planning 8 Months Guide

The Important planning to be done 12 months before the Wedding day.

• Select a date for the big day – have 2 or 3 options available
• The budget chat – Now is the best time to sit down and decide who will be contributing towards the wedding day.
• Themes or colours – This is a very important step to take place and all planning regards to décor and attire will be based on these two options. Will you be having a themed wedding consisting of your favourite things, or will you be going for a colour theme? Take into consideration that different seasons compliment different types of colours. You also need to ensure that your theme or colour will match your venue.
• Its time to discuss the wedding party. General members of the party consist of a Best Man, Groomsman, Maid of Honour, Bridesmaid, Flower Girl and Paige Boy.
• Its always ideal to consider taking out a wedding insurance, which not only puts your mind at ease, but also ensures that you have a backup should you pick up any problems later.
• Explore wedding venue ideas as well as ceremony venue options. Most venues now a day offer both ceremony and reception facilities.
• Start deciding on vendors for your Wedding. E.g Wedding planners, photographers, videographer, caterers (Most venues do inside catering), florists and musicians / DJ’s

For your next step visit our Wedding Planning 10 Months Guide

Congratulations on getting engaged! The time has come to sit down with your partner to discuss the oh so very important things you need to plan for. Why not have the dream wedding you have set your mind on since being a little girl. But where do you begin? We have created a detailed checklist for you to begin with.

• Set up a checklist
• Set up a budget
• Decide on the wedding party
• Start creating the guest list
• If you wish to hire we planner, its best to decide on one from the beginning
• Decide on a date and time, and consider visiting a few venues
• Research potential vendors e.g. Photographers, florists, caterers, musicians and DJ’s
• If you are planning on an engagement party, decide on the date
• Photographer and Videographers should be hired in the beginning to avoid last minutes rates
• Book the entertainment and start planning a menu and visit some caterers
• Tux and Wedding dress shopping, book a few appointments to get a few ideas
• If you are planning on having a wedding gift registry, decide on the stores
• Select invitation designs and have a vendor assist and start sending these out at least 6 months before the wedding date
• To avoid last minute rates, book the honeymoon as far in advance as possible
• Bridesmaid dresses and tuxedos for the Men need to be ordered
• Meet with a few officiants to see which one would suit your requirements
• Décor planning needs to take place and be hired in advance
• Book a florist
• Book your transportation
• Start composing a plan for the wedding day activities
• Last minute planning, book your last dress fitting closer to the wedding, and purchase wedding shoes
• Book hair and makeup artists
• Decide on the types of music you prefer having played on your Wedding Day with your DJ
• Wedding favours need to be decided upon
• Discuss the MC and which guests will be giving toasts
• Purchase garters and lingerie
• Decide upon order of ceremony
• Rings, don’t forget the rings
• Arrange the bar list, will you be offering complimentary drinks, or will you be having a cash bar?
• Set up a seating chart
• Purchase gifts for the Wedding party
• Should you be writing your own vows, spend time on these to avoid last minute jitters

Your wedding is supposed to be a day to remember, so take it easy and don’t over stress or become a Bridezilla. Take your time at planning the wedding and discuss important details with your fiancé over a glass of wine or dinner.
Keep an eye out for our comprehensive monthly planning lists – guideline of timing has been set up.