THE ROADMAP

Planning a wedding post-pandemic still presents challenges for couples everywhere. Knowing when and what to plan for will ease stress, and pave the way for a smooth ride into the big day. Thanks to expert advice, we've outlined this roadmap designed to be the perfect companion as you begin this jouney with your wedding vendors.

PLANNING TIPS WRITTEN BY EXPERT WEDDING PLANNER, MEGAN LENTZ OF VIDA EVENTS

Megan's Top TIps

1. Relax - wedding planning is fun, and hiring a great team will ensure that!

2. Enjoy being engaged. It's such a short amount and time and will be over before you know it.

3. Take parent's, friend's, etc. opinions into consideration, but remember at the end of the day it's about you and your partner!

4. Hire a planner, it will take so much stress off of you and your partner!

12+ MONTHS

Start shopping for your wedding dress, determine your budget, make a guest list, hire a wedding planner and decide on the theme and wedding venue!

6 MONTHS

It's time to book your rehearsal dinner space and wrap up any outstanding vendor needs (lighting, draping, etc).

12-11

MONTHS

It's time to start designing! What do you want your wedding to look like? Our team likes to lock in just about every vendor in the first two months of planning.

5 MONTHS

Schedule your final tasting with your caterer, schedule hair and makeup trial, and make sure wedding bands are picked out and ready to go!

The Timeline

10

MONTHS

Take engagement photos for save the dates, start browsing invites, then lock in hotel room blocks and transportation

Destination Planning Tips

1. Read contracts all the way through! This is a big pro of having a full service planner - ensuring all details are taken care of.

2. Remember that other countries work differently than US businesses, so don't be discouraged if it takes a few tries to get a hold of a favorite vendor.

3. Make a weekend or several day event out of your big day! Guests are traveling from far and wide - really make it a celebration!

9 MONTHS

Start planning your wedding registry and adding those items that have been sitting on your wish list. And while you're on the computer, get a start on your wedding website!

3-2 MONTHS Send out the invitations and double check the wedding website is up to date. It's also time to have your final dress fitting!

2 MONTHS

Work with your planner to finalize timeline, floorplan and anything else as a final check with your vendors.

8-6 MONTHS

Purchase wedding insurance, get your save the dates in the mail, then book your warehouse date for rentals, lounge furniture and more.

1 MONTHS

You've reached the the busiest month of planning! Tying up lose ends and ensuring all things are prepped for the big day!