Wedding Planning Timeline Blitz : 4-6 Months Until "I Do!"

I hope all of you had a wonderful weekend, and I know that I thoroughly enjoyed my time with family, friends, and great fireworks for the 4th of July festivities! My sincere apologies for the unintentional hiatus in my blogging blitz, but hopefully you don`t love me any less! Let`s continue, shall we?

INSTALLMENT III | Today`s Blitz Focus >>

4-6 Months Until the Big "I Do!"

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• Start shopping for bride and groom WEDDING GIFTS to exchange before the ceremony

• RESERVE ceremony and reception RENTAL ITEMS

→ TIP: Check with both venues first and meet with their coordinator/caterer to see what type of selection they have on-site before purchasing your own rental items. This could save you time AND money!

• Finalize your GUEST LIST

→ TIP: Remember, if you are having budgeting issues, "trimming the fat" here could really help, as it will greatly reduce quantities across the board for food, favors, rental items, centerpieces, etc. Hopefully, however, you will have already taken care of this dilemma prior to sending out your "Save the Dates" 6-8 months before your big day. Otherwise, you may have to do some UNinviting, which is never fun for you or for your guests :(

• Select and order INVITATIONS / STATIONERY

• ADDRESS your INVITATIONS … or hire a printer/calligrapher if that look works better for the wedding theme or ambiance you are seeking to create for you and your guests :)

→ TIP: Personally, I would send them out closer to the 2-month mark.

• Select and reserve your REHEARSAL DINNER VENUE

• If applicable and this is something that you and your partner have discussed – and allotted for in your budget ;) – arrange ACCOMMODATIONS FOR your OUT OF TOWN GUESTS

→ TIP: Ask what kinds of specials/rates the hotel is offering for groups or larger parties. Also, remember to cancel any rooms that you no longer need prior to the hotel`s cancellation date to avoid getting charged for empty rooms! Ask for the hotel`s cancellation policy IN WRITING to be on the safe side.

• Start planning your HONEYMOON!

• Create your WEDDING REGISTRY :)

Tune in tomorrow for the next installment in my "Wedding Planning Timeline" Blitz, where we will discuss the planning preparations that should be considered 2-4 months prior to your wedding day!

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Sources: Personal experience, several event planners I know, and wedding associations (such as the Richmond Bridal Association).