Help! I am getting married soon! As in soon!!!
Traditionally, couples plan the wedding for at least 6 to 8 months. This gives them ample preparation time. However, some couples are restricted with time due to some reasons. It may be that Dad is boarding the ship again to continue being a seaman, so we need to get married soon! Or a relative died and we should get married soon or wait another 3 year’s! or simply, my tummy will tell the world that we’re having a baby so we need to get married soon!

Fret not! We have squeeze in the normal 12 months preparation time into 3 months. But of course, it will require a lot of work! And quick decisions to make. And some trade-offs, too…

Use the calendar guide to help you breeze through your shortened wedding preparation. Good luck!

 

3 months before

Week 1

• Select and finalize the wedding date.
• Plan the budget & conceptualized how your wedding will be like so that you’ll more or less know what suppliers to look for.
• Use this week to scout for ceremony & reception venues, caterer’s photographers & videographers, designers & other wedding supplier’s .you have no time to waste!.
• Apply for your marriage license.
• Start working on your list of principal sponsors, wedding entourage & ceremony members.
• Hire a wedding coordinator if desired.
• Begin your fitness & beauty program.

Week 2

• Finalize you’re your list of principal sponsors & take time out of your super busy schedule to meet with each to inform them.
• Finalize your wedding entourage & ceremony members (including readers and offerors). Inform each of their role.
• Work on your document requirement for the church.
• Choose and inform your officiating priest or pastor.
• Time to book your suppliers- ceremony venue, reception venue, caterer, designer, photographer & videographer.
• Decide on a color motif.
• Start drafting your invitation, this is should be finalized immediately so that you can send it out ASAP.

Week 3

• Have your invitation & thank you cards printed.
• Schedule pre-nuptial shoot & trial makeup.
• Schedule gown fittings.
• Compile guest list & organized contact info.
• Consult travel agencies regarding honeymoon plans.

Week 4

• Time to book other suppliers like florist, emcee, musician (if any),and make-up artist.
• Discuss menu with your caterer & schedule for food tasting.
• Look around for souvenirs & gift for your entourage.
• Start drafting your wedding vow (if any).
• Inform participants for the reception (like well- wishers and singers).

 

2 months before

Week 1

• Draft missalette and prepare song line-up.
• Purchase souvenirs and gifts for the entourage. Start wrapping these as well.
• Purchase your wedding ring.

Week 2

• Shop your shoes and wedding accessories.
• Finalize design details and flower arrangement for reception venues.
• Finalize menu, beverage and other details with your caterer.
• Finalize song for ceremony and reception.
• Send out invitations.

Week 3

• Gown fitting for you (if you’re not too suspicious) and for your entourage.
• Print missalettes.

Week 4

• Finalize honeymoon plans.
• Discuss reception program with emcee.
• Follow-up RSVP.

 

1 month before

Week 1

• Inform your caterer of your final guest count.
• Rehearsals (if any).
• Submit songs to the musician.
• Shop for other accessories.
• Follow up RSVP.

Week 2

• Draft seating plan for the reception.
• Review supplier’s contracts.
• Pick up and deliver gowns to your entourage.
• Collects the groom’s outfit.
• Inspect favors and other accessories.
• Tread the shoe heels.

Week 3

• Despedida de Soltera.
• Finalize headcount.
• Finalize seat plan.
• Confirm bridal car and hotel room accommodation (if you are dressing up in a hotel).
• Final checking and purchase of items needed.
• Organize accessories.
• Make a pack list for the hotel.
• Rehearse wedding vows.
• Entourage, church & reception program participant’s reminders.
• Delegate tasks to a responsible relative or friend who will handle decisions while you’re busy enjoying your wedding.

Week 4

• Have your manicure and pedicure.
• Prepare your luggage if your dressing up in a hotel.
• Time for spa and a massage.
• WEDDING DAY!!! Relax and enjoy!