{"id":1760,"date":"2019-03-14T17:43:14","date_gmt":"2019-03-14T17:43:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/?p=1760"},"modified":"2019-02-16T17:45:03","modified_gmt":"2019-02-16T17:45:03","slug":"plan-your-wedding-in-six-months","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/plan-your-wedding-in-six-months\/","title":{"rendered":"Plan Your Wedding in six Months"},"content":{"rendered":"

Month one<\/span><\/h2>\n
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  1. Agree on a budget and create a checklist \u2013 First thing\u2019s first, agree on a budget both you and your partner are happy with. A checklist is also a must because it will help to keep you organised and on track of things.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. Write out a guestlist \u2013 The guestlist can be tricky, but give yourselves a number of guests each and start with close friends and family, then work from there.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      1. Pick a number of dates \u2013 It\u2019s best to have a few dates in mind because you can see which works best for your close family and friends, you want to make sure they can all make your big day!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        1. Choose a venue \u2013 Planning six months in advance, it\u2019s best to look for somewhere that offers packages!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Month two<\/span><\/h2>\n
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          1. Book Vendors \u2013 Don\u2019t forget to book a wedding Photographer<\/a>, Officiant, Florist, Cake Baker, Musician or Band. If you book these around the same time it avoids anyone being forgotten.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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            1. Wedding Ceremony Outfits \u2013 Start the hunt for the perfect wedding dress, groom\u2019s tuxedo, ushers\u2019 tuxedos and bridesmaid dresses. Remember to only take a couple of people whose opinions you really trust!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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              1. Send out Save The Dates \u2013 These aren\u2019t official invites, these remind your guests they need to put the date in their calendar!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                1. Accessories \u2013 Purchase shoes, jewellery and find your something old, new, borrowed and blue!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  Month Three<\/span><\/h2>\n
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                  1. Purchase the wedding rings \u2013 These are quite significant for a wedding \u2013 don\u2019t forget them!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                    1. Send out Invitations \u2013 Make sure you add an RSVP to your invites so you can get an idea of numbers!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                      1. Plan the rehearsal dinner \u2013 The rehearsal dinner is useful for everyone and avoids any unexpected surprises on the day!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                        1. Decide on wedding favours \u2013 Wedding favours are just an added touch to all your guests, these could be anything from an edible sweet treat or a sentimental trinket.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                          Month Four<\/span><\/h2>\n
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                          1. Plan your honeymoon \u2013 After all this planning, you\u2019ll be ready for some down time in an exotic place, best get it booked!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                            1. Select a wedding breakfast menu \u2013 Meet with your venue or catering service to choose your wedding breakfast, you want to make sure you have the perfect spread! You should also meet with your cake baker to select your wedding cake flavours!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                              1. Pick a song list \u2013 Hand your song list over to your DJ or musician with a good mix of new music and old time classics.<\/span><\/li>\n
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                                Hair and Makeup Trial \u2013 This is very important, especially if you\u2019re fussy about other people doing your makeup! Have a pamper day and choose a look you that remains true to your general style.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                Month Five<\/span><\/h2>\n
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                                1. Create a seating chart \u2013 Now you have your final numbers you can decide where everyone is going to sit!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                                  1. Buy Gifts \u2013 It\u2019s a nice idea to buy gifts for anybody within the wedding party as a thank you. It doesn\u2019t have to be pricey, just something to show your gratitude!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                                    1. Get Your Marriage License \u2013 A very important part of getting married!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                      Month Six<\/span><\/h3>\n
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                                      1. Confirm All Bookings \u2013 Ring up and confirm that all of your bookings have the right date etc.<\/span><\/li>\n
                                      2. Get Married! \u2013 We hope you have a magical day\u2026<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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