Here Is the Timeline You Need Six Months Before Your Wedding

It’s six months to go until your wedding day, and you’re probably feeling the pressure to get everything sorted. But don’t worry, as always, we’re here to help! Here’s a timeline of everything you need to do in the lead-up to your big day!

Six Months Before

·       Set Your Budget and Start Saving

This is probably the most important thing to do in the lead-up to your wedding. Work out how much you can realistically afford to spend and start putting money aside each month.

·       Book Your Venue

Once you have a budget in place, it’s time to start looking for venues. Book sooner rather than later if you’re set on a particular location, as popular spots get booked up fast!

·       Start Looking for Your Dream Dress

It’s never too early to start dress shopping! Begin by browsing online and in magazines to get an idea of the style you’re after. Then, make appointments at a few bridal stores to try on some gowns.

·       Send Out ‘Save The Dates’

Once you have your venue booked, it’s time to let your guests know when and where the big day will be taking place. Send out ‘save the dates’ six months in advance so that everyone can clear their calendars.

Three Months Before

·       Book Your Photographer

One of the most important vendors you’ll need to book is your photographer. First, do your research and choose someone whose style you love.

Then, make sure to book them well in advance as, just like your wedding venue, they tend to get booked up fast.

·       Choose Your Bridal Party

Another big decision you’ll need to make is who will be standing by your side on your big day. Choose your bridesmaids and groomsmen carefully, picking people you know will support you through the wedding planning process.

·       Start Working on Your Guest List

This is probably one of the most challenging parts of wedding planning! Start by making a list of everyone you would like to invite, then start whittling it down based on budget and venue capacity.

One Month Before

·       Finalize The Details

In the final month before your wedding, it’s time to start tying up loose ends. Confirm your guest list, finalize the menu, and ensure all of your vendors have the correct information.

·       Start Packing for Your Honeymoon

Don’t leave packing for your honeymoon until the last minute! Start gathering items you’ll need a few weeks in advance so that you’re not scrambling at the last minute.

·       Get Organized

You’ll need to start getting organized in the final month, so everything runs smoothly on the big day. Make a timeline of events and start delegating tasks to your bridal party or family members.

Two Weeks Before

·       Have A Rehearsal Dinner

A few days before the wedding, gather your closest family and friends for a rehearsal dinner. This is a chance to relax and spend time with your loved ones before the big day.

·       Get Your Marriage License

Don’t forget to apply for your marriage license! You’ll need to do this at least two weeks before the wedding, so take care of it in advance. However, this might differ from state to state.

·       Relax and Enjoy the Final Days

Before the wedding, try to relax and enjoy the build-up in the last few days. Spend time with your family and friends, and savor every moment leading up to your big day.

While planning your wedding half a year before might seem a bit unnecessary, it’s a great idea. We always advise the couples who come to book our venue to start making plans long before the big day. But when they see our wedding venue, most of them say they don’t mind having the wedding right there and then!

Why do they say that? Because the Orchard View Wedding and Event Center is one of the most beautiful wedding venues you’ll ever see. You’ll find us adding beauty and elegance to weddings in Ontario.

Whether you want to celebrate a spring, summer, autumn, or winter wedding, we have everything you’ll need at our wedding venue. You won’t lack anything to make your big day unique, from modern amenities to stunning grounds and breathtaking scenery.

Few venues can boast about having bridges, local wildlife, and exotic herbs; fewer even have a tranquil lake and views of a majestic waterfall. Yet, we have all and so much more.

Choose between The Terrace, The Grandview, or The Lakeview; each offers an entirely different experience, but you’ll love what you see and appreciate how they make you feel.

You deserve nothing but the best on your wedding day, and our venue will make sure you get that. Click here to contact us today!