12 Month Wedding Planning Timeline - A Step-by-Step

12 Month Wedding Planning Timeline

12 Months before the Wedding

Before you get into the actual details of the wedding, you should discuss with your partner what their idea of a dream wedding is – from the general concept to numerous details. At this point, it makes sense to determine a . Consider the number of guests you plan on inviting, the venue you have in mind, the type of flowers, gown, and other equally important aspects.Consider the wedding theme. Classical glamourous one, romantic, boho, ethnic, barn,? Will it be a destination beach wedding? This choice influences the location, gown, number of guests etc, so it is essential to make it as soon as possible.Setting the wedding date is the next thing you should do. So, when do you want to get married? Would you like a flowery summer wedding? Do you have a specific season in mind at all? Essentially, it's a matter of personal taste. You might want a date that will look good in your marriage certificate, like 19/09/2019, or celebrate your big day on a date that is somehow meaningful for you. Some dates are especially popular among newlyweds-to-be, like 14th of February. Anyway, if you want to take advantage of competitive rates, try being flexible about your wedding date. This way, you could check in with a wide range of venues, and compare and contrast their costs. Once you'd done that, you can determine the venue that meets your budget and requirements with ease.After clarifying your expectations for the wedding, talk to your parents about their potential financial contribution. This doesn't mean that they should pay for the entire wedding; in fact, many couples choose to split the costs. However, since this is a sensitive topic, you should . Also, by all means, avoid committing to any wedding plans until you know your specific budget. A typical wedding budget breakdown shows that you can divide your expenses into several categories. The biggest chunk of your wedding budget (up to 50%) will go for venue and catering. Statistics also show that last year an average guest list size in the USA was 136 guests with a total of $268 spent per guest.Here are some more numbers from 2017 – average wedding costs went as follows:

Wedding planner: $1,988
Photographer: $2,630
Videographer: $1,912
Florist: $2,379
Ceremony site: $2,311
Wedding dress: $1,509
Rehearsal dinner: $1,285
Reception DJ: $1,231
Transportation: $830
Ceremony musicians: $761
Wedding cake: $540
Invitations: $408
Groom's outfit: $286
Officiant: $284
Wedding gifts and favors: $252
Food: $70 per person

Now that you know the numbers you might reconsider who pays for what. It's a good idea to be aware of all the resources you have, so don't hesitate to ask your nearest and dearest if they want to share the burden.

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