• Finalize guest list • Mail save the dates • Research hotels near venue and reserve room blocks • Choose bridesmaid attire/accessories • Register for gifts • Book florist
• Choose a wedding date • Plan out wedding theme/style • Choose/ask wedding party • Schedule engagement photos • Start compiling guest list
• Order invitations • Order wedding cake • Book your wedding night hotel • Work with florist to decide on floral decor • Plan welcome bags for out of town guests • Schedule dress fittings • Decide on playlist (including a "do not play" list) for your DJ or band • Order favors
Photo by Jessica Janae
Blush & Glow
Determine your budget
Lexington, Ky
Photo by Christina Karst
12+ MONTHS
Research florists
Research hair/makeup; book stylist
10-12 MONTHS
Research venues and wedding dress styles Photo by Jeff + Michele Photography
8-10 MONTHS
• Create a wedding website • Create/order save the dates • Book ceremony/ recpetion venue • Book officiant • Purchase wedding dress/veil (will take 6-8 months to arrive)
Alex Rose Gold Drop Earrings
Available at Kendra Scott
Yew Dell Botanical Gardens Louisville, KY
Air of Romance Dress
Available at Lulus.com
6-8 MONTHS
4-6 MONTHS
• Decide on wedding cake style/flavor • Research wedding favors • Meet with officiant and plan ceremony • Start planning honeymoon • Choose groom/ groomsmen attire • Book transportation • Purchase wedding bands • Book rehearsal dinner venue • Research wedding invitation designers
Hayley Paige
Available at Twirl Boutique
Bow Tie by R. Hanauer
Available at Logans at Lexington Green
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