Wedding and reception step by step, i.e. a guide for the future Bride and Groom

People who are preparing for a wedding and reception are often not aware at the beginning of how many issues there are to deal with, related to the organization of this type of celebration. Then, when reality verifies our ideas, it often starts to overwhelm us and instead of enjoying the desired happiness, we feel overwhelmed by the excess of duties. It's worth planning wedding step by step – preferably with an experienced organizer!

We wanted to help future young couples and therefore, using the knowledge and experience of our wedding expert - Joanna Hoc-Kopiej - we have prepared a few hints and suggestions on how to prepare for the wedding month after month. Such a guide for the bride and groom will allow you to get rid of pre-wedding stress, and none of its elements will be a secret to you anymore. Just tick off individual tasks. Plan your wedding step by step, slowly, without any tension and slowly approaching that one day!

How to plan a wedding step by step?

When planning a wedding step by step, a year before the ceremony, we need to start working.
Establish the general nature of the celebration, such as:

• number of guests and nature of the wedding (more intimate weddingor a grand wedding for the whole family),
• budget – this is the most important issue, which is related to most of the other points. Wedding cost estimate must be established at the outset. There is an option to take a loan, but the final decision depends, of course, on the Bride and Groom,
• season – choosing terms beyond high season you can save a lot, but in the summer you can enjoy the beautiful rays of the sun and a wedding in the garden,
• kind of wedding – discuss together whether a church or civil wedding suits you better? If you choose a civil wedding in the spring and summer season, maybe you will be tempted to have an outdoor wedding?
• do research wedding hall in the area.

Wedding step by step - countdown time start

11 months before the wedding take care of:

• pre-booking wedding venues,
• personal a visit in the facility,
• conversation with the owners, seeing the wedding hall, accommodation, tasting dishes for the wedding.

10 months before the wedding:

• set detailed budget,
• make a reservation rooms for visitors,
• plan Honeymoon and book a vacation for this time.

months before the wedding:

• start looking around additional services, How: photographer, DJ, orchestra, cab, limousine etc.,
• choose witnesses.

8 months before the wedding:

• ask witnesses for final consent,
• consult together and determine guest list.

7 months before the wedding:

• the bride-to-be should start looking for a suitable dress (especially if it is to be made-to-measure).

6 months before the wedding:

• The groom should decide on a color and suit style (or tuxedo). The groom's attire must match the bride's attire
• The bride can start choosing the right ones dress accessories: shoes, veil, gloves, outerwear (in the autumn-winter season).

Wedding step by step less than half a year left

5 months before the wedding:

• at this time it is worth thinking about positive changes in the image. If you want to lose a few kilos, buy a gym or swimming pool pass. Also start eating healthy, which will help you avoid stress in the coming months,
• complete necessary wedding documents and complete the formalities (e.g. prenuptial agreement with a notary).

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4 months before the wedding:

• it's time to choose and buy the right one wedding rings. Choose them so that they match your character, because you will wear them all your life,
• order invitations for guests (you can also make them yourself if you like to play Do It Yourself, it will be a great souvenir for the guests).

3 months before the wedding:

• take care of the decor wedding hall and wedding venues. Wedding venues sometimes help newlyweds to decorate – it is worth asking about it at the beginning. If you choose a church wedding, you must take care of the appropriate setting yourself,
• consider transport for guests. In the case of a larger number of people, it is worth thinking about, for example, renting a mini-bus,
• give or send invitations to guests.

2 months before the wedding:

• confirm the final guest list,
• determine the musical repertoire and the general course of the ceremony,
• discuss the guest menu. It is worth thinking about guests who do not eat meat or are on a gluten-free diet.

1 month before the wedding:

• The bride should make an appointment with a beautician, hairdresser, manicurist etc.,
• you order cakes, cake, alcohol and cold drinks,
• do final fitting clothes and accessories (in the case of the Bride also a test make-up).

1 week before the wedding:

• discuss with the most important people (e.g. witnesses, best man) the course of the ceremony.
• confirm all additional services (e.g. delivery of cakes).

The day before the wedding:

• relax and do something fun.

1 hour before the wedding:

• smile and enjoy the moment you've been waiting for all your life!

Wedding step by step - first reservations

If you want to organize a wedding and reception, first of all, you should book the date of the wedding and reception. It's best to do this well in advance, at least a few months in advance. If you wait too long, it may turn out that the wedding venue you have chosen is already taken. The same is true for a planned wedding date at the registry office or church. Other issues, such as buying a wedding dress or choosing a wedding style or what wedding rings to buy, can wait.

Is organizing a wedding difficult?

Both the organization of a wedding and the organization of a wedding reception require a lot of preparation and careful planning. There are many important things to keep in mind, such as booking the wedding date, invitations for the wedding guests and, of course, preparing the wedding party. But organizing a wedding can also be treated as a pleasant challenge or even fun and get a lot of satisfaction from it.

The most important thing is proper wedding planning. First of all, let's give ourselves plenty of time for all this. Unless we choose to last minute wedding. However, it is best to start planning your wedding well in advance and write down what you need to do before the wedding step by step. Such a schedule for organizing a wedding and reception can also be downloaded from wedding blogs and adapted to your own wedding date and wedding intentions. You can start organizing a wedding before choosing a wedding date. For example, we may already be looking for a good band for a wedding or we are slowly trying on a wedding dress. But the purchase itself, and let's leave it for later. After all, before the wedding, we can still slim down a bit, especially if we leave everything for the last minute and we will arrange the wedding matters on the run.

Organizing a wedding doesn't have to be difficult. It is enough to have a good plan and helpful people around you. In addition, we are getting married to another person - preparing a wedding is a great introduction and a test for sharing responsibilities and mutual support.

Wedding step by step - how to choose a wedding date?

Choice wedding date this is an important decision because it affects many other elements of the wedding, such as the availability of space, music band, catering, etc. Consider what time of year or month will be most suitable for you. It could be your favorite time of year, the anniversary of your first meeting, or just your favorite month. Maybe you're dreaming of a romantic wedding in March? or about wedding in November? It is worth following your heart, even if you are not sure about the weather, for example in autumn. In fact, every season is beautiful, so think about whether you prefer warm and sunny weather or cooler days and a romantic atmosphere. Especially since off-season it is easier to find free dates in your dream wedding house. In addition, it is cheaper - the hall, catering and wedding services from November to April are cheaper. It is worth noting that some wedding halls they are booked months in advance or even a year in advance.

 

When to send wedding invitations?

Preparing a wedding cannot happen without preparing a wedding guest list. You must notify them well in advance and send or give them wedding invitations. The minimum time limit for inviting wedding guests is such that they can arrange time off from work or care for children or pets. If you invite wedding guests from abroad, remember that they must have time to book flights or possibly arrange visas or passports. If we want to be sure that our wedding guests have received invitations and will arrive at our wedding, we should ask them to confirm their arrival.

When to buy a wedding dress?

Buying a wedding dress should be a well-thought-out and planned undertaking. Here are some tips to help you decide when is the best time to buy a wedding dress:

• Before buying a wedding dress, it is worth doing research and looking for inspiration on websites, magazines, catalogs and salons with wedding dresses.
• If you want a large selection of wedding dresses and don't want to make a hasty decision, start looking for dresses at least 6-12 months before your wedding date.
• Be open to different styles and models. It may turn out that your dream wedding dress will not meet your expectations, so it is worth looking around for other options.
• Before buying a wedding dress, set your budget and look only within your financial capabilities.
• Choose a bridal shop with good reviews and references to ensure high quality.
• Measuring and trying on a wedding dress is a very important step that will allow you to make sure that you choose the right dress and that it fits your figure and style.

Does the nature of the wedding matter when organizing a wedding?

Whether you want to take it church or civil weddingyou need to organize a wedding. It seems that the nature of the wedding does not affect the preparations for the wedding. Although, of course, if the wedding is to be with accents emphasizing your faith or you want to invite a priest, for example, you need to remember about a few things. The same is true for a church wedding. Also, when deciding on a themed wedding, there are several elements that emphasize their character. Basically though wedding planning step by step will be similar. Elements such as preparing a wedding hall or a place for an outdoor wedding or choosing a wedding menu are usually similar.

What are the duties of the best man on the wedding day?

The best man is one of the most important members of the groom's wedding team. Here are some tasks that usually fall to the best man on the wedding day: help with the preparations; care for the Groom; organization of fun and competitions; looking after guests; spiritual support. So the best man is supposed to help reduce stress and tension and improve the mood with his good humor and positive energy. He should be ready to have fun and dance on the wedding dance floor to encourage others to join in the fun. The most important thing, however, is for the best man to be a friend of the groom and help him realize his dreams related to this important day.

Where to start organizing a wedding?

Organizing a wedding is not an easy task, but with a good plan, you can easily deal with this challenge. Here are some tips that can help you get started with the wedding planning process:

• Set the wedding date. When is the wedding – this is one of the most important issues to be determined. Pick a date that works for you and your partner, and make sure it's convenient for your most important guests.
• Set a budget. Think about how much you want to spend on the wedding, and then divide the budget into individual elements parties. This way, it will be easier for you to control your expenses.
• Choose a wedding venue. Make sure the seat is available on the date you want and within your budget.
• Find a band. Finding the right band is important because the mood of the wedding depends on the music.
• Choose cateringthat will suit the style of your wedding and make sure the menu is tailored to your guests' tastes.
• Book accommodation. If guests come from afar, make sure they have somewhere to stay. Ideally, the wedding house should also have hotel rooms.
• Organize decorations that match the style and colors of the wedding. You can use the help of professional decorators or do it yourself or with the help of friends.

These are just a few of the steps you need to take to start organizing your wedding. Remember to make a to-do list and try to complete it systematically.

Wedding step by step - is it worth preparing a wedding program?

If you want to organize a wedding and be sure that it will run smoothly, it is worth preparing a wedding program. Such a schedule of the wedding day and the course of the wedding will help you prepare all the elements of the wedding and reception. It will also allow you to prepare yourself mentally for them. You will also avoid unnecessary haste on the wedding day, especially if everything is refined a few months before.

How to prepare a wedding day schedule?

Preparing the wedding day schedule involves taking into account many elements, such as the wedding ceremony, wedding reception, photo shoot… It is best to start with the basics. What time will the wedding ceremony start? When will it start wedding party? What will be the meal times? When will the party start and end? The answers to these questions will determine the framework of the event.

You also need to set a preparation time. Depending on whether you will be getting ready yourself or with the help of a stylist, hairdresser or makeup artist, plan enough time to prepare the styling. Also, the photo shoot may take some time. Think about when you want to perform it - before or after the wedding ceremony, or during the wedding day. Also take into account the time needed to travel between individual shooting locations.

If you dream of an American-style wedding, plan time for speeches and toasts. Think about who will be speaking and when, and how long the speeches will last.

The end of a wedding is quite a delicate matter. Sometimes guests do not want to say goodbye at all, because they are still having a great time and do not feel tired. Is there any time allowed for a possible extension of admission? Is there such a possibility? Because of course wedding day schedule is importantHowever, it must be remembered that certain situations may affect the duration of individual parts of the wedding event. Be ready for changes during the wedding - this way you will avoid stress and frustration that not everything goes according to plan.

Organization of a wedding reception - a wedding reception step by step

Organization of a wedding reception requires understanding the needs and preferences of the Bride and Groom and attention to detail to provide guests with an unforgettable experience. Here are some elements to consider when organizing a wedding reception:

Choosing the right place. The first step is to choose the right venue for your wedding reception. It can be a wedding hall, garden, restaurant or other space adapted to the number of guests and the style of the wedding.

Decorations and decor. These are the key elements in creating the right atmosphere at the wedding reception. Think about the colors, styles and themes that will suit you and apply them in the decor of the wedding hall.

Catering and menus. Choose a catering company or restaurantsthat will provide delicious food and appropriate service. Maybe it's worth focusing on regional cuisine to provide guests with new culinary experiences? Make sure that the menu is tailored to the tastes of guests and takes into account any dietary restrictions.

Drinks and bar. Make sure the venue where the wedding is taking place has access to appropriate drinks and a bar. Consider the type drinksto meet guest expectations.

Music and entertainment. During a wedding reception, it is important to provide appropriate music and entertainment for the guests. So hire the right DJ or music band.

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Attractions for guests. It's worth spicing up a wedding reception - maybe craft beer or candy bar or prosecco bar? It will always work too photo booth or dance shows.

Transportation for guests. Guests should have easy access to the wedding venue. Arrange transportation for guests who don't have their own means of transport so they don't have to worry about getting home.

What must the bride remember on her wedding day?

Every bride dreams of her wedding day being perfect. However, it is not worth stressing too much and striving for perfection at all costs. Then the effect will probably be opposite to that intended. So what to do? It's definitely worth getting some sleep! This way, you'll have more energy and feel better on your special day. The day before, check the list again - the schedule of the wedding day. Are all the elements related to the organization of the wedding and reception, such as wedding dress, flowers, decorations, cake, etc. ready? A mistake often made by brides on their wedding day is forgetting about meals! Eat a good breakfast, maybe even a light lunch, and drink plenty of water to feel good. Remember about comfortable shoes that will allow you to move freely throughout the day. Only for the ceremony itself, put on your dream slippers. And anyway, stock up on spare footwear in case your feet need a rest.

However, this is not the most important thing - on this day it is worth focusing primarily on your beloved and on the relationship that connects you. In fact, everything else is secondary. The moments spent together are the most important.

What must the groom remember on his wedding day?

Here are some tips to help your fiancé prepare for this special day: Take care of your health. Eat a good breakfast and drink plenty of water. Also, take care of your well-being: there can be a lot of emotions and stress on your wedding day, but try to relax and laugh with your fiancée. Prepare the clothes - organize all the elements related to the wedding attire. And most of all, focus on your loved one. Enjoy this special day with her.

Bride and Groom's Guide - why should you follow its rules? 

The Bride and Groom's Guide, precisely defined in this way, was created from many years of experience of people dealing with weddings. These are absolutely universal and timeless tips, for which in most cases young couples thank us personally. Remember - a step-by-step wedding means control at every stage.

Emotions and initial chaos associated with wedding organization is given to the most interested - not only the fiancés, but also the family. Although many parents and grandparents have already organized a lot of this type of celebration, trends are constantly changing. The younger the generation, the more difficult it is to handle all the tasks in a busy world.

Pre-wedding tasks

Bride and Groom's Guide it allows not only to define all the tasks that the future couple has to perform before the wedding, but also to share them and get rid of pre-wedding stress. If we involve family members in the preparations, nothing stands in the way of including them in the guide. They will certainly be honored by such an attitude of the Bride and Groom, who will appreciate any help in the rush of preparations.

We want this guide for the Bride and Groom to become a real compendium of knowledge about organizing your own wedding and all aspects that are closely related to this topic. And now pens in hand and we distribute tasks! It's time to start the wedding step by step. If any of the points do not apply to your wedding, delete them immediately - this will allow you to systematize your knowledge and divide the duties faster! Don't forget to put the dates in your calendar. Have fun!