Step 1 - Determine your invite list - To even start the process, you need to know what venue will fit your family & friends comfortably! 

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Step 2 - Set a budget - Tough conversation to have right here.  But you truly cannot do much planning without knowing what you can spend though.  

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Step 3 - BOOK YOUR VENUE - (eh, hm... US! haha)  Before you talk to anyone else, book your venue!  There are only so many Saturday's in a year, and only so many weddings can take place on them.  

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Step 4 - Ask your wedding party to stand up w you during your wedding - Now that you have a date, start celebrating with your favorite people! 

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Step 5 - Start meeting vendors & booking them - A general order for this task is: Photographer, DJ, Caterer, Florist, Videographer, Officiant, Videographer, etc.  Be sure your vendors are at the very least insured, in case something goes awry surrounding your day. 

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Step 6 - Engagement Party - Many of your friends and family want to celebrate your engagement with you.  Let them join in the fun!  Cocktail parties are great for this celebration. 

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Step 7 - Purchase wedding day attire - Many wedding shops ask for 9-12 months on ordering.  Even longer for custom attire.  

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Step 8 - Engagement Photos!! - Super fun & a personal touch to use on your Save The Dates.

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Step 9 - Send Save the Dates - Especially to those most important on your guest list and/or traveling from afar.  They need time to plan.  

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Step 10 - Schedule tastings, meet with vendors, schedule a meeting with us to go over your basic details.

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Step 11 - Finalize your guest list & start gathering addresses - A few months have gone by since you first thought through your guest list.  Double check your list and make sure you aren't forgetting your favorite Aunt Harriett.  

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Step 12 - Start planning your honeymoon - Pick your destination & activities.  

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Step 13 - Mail out your invites - It's real now!  YOUR date is going on the calendar.

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Step 14 - Schedule a quick meeting with us - To discuss final vendors, policies & procedure, timeline, etc

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Step 15 - Obtain Marriage License - You do want this day to be official, right?!

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Step 16 - Outline Wedding Day Responsibilities - If your favorite Aunt Harriett is helping with the gift table, it's probably a good idea to communicate what you want her to do.  Be sure to also appoint someone to be your point of contact with vendors in case there is an emergency. 

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Step 17 - Schedule your rehearsal & rehearsal dinner - Invite the people who have a role in your day, anyone traveling from afar, and your officiant.  

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Step 18 - Buy Event Insurance - Covers you should there be a major catastrophe on your day.  (We are not insurance agents are not providing insurance advice.) We recommend using Eventhelper.com!

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Step 19 - Schedule Final Meeting with us - We send out load in & load out instructions & timing information to your selected vendors. 

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Step 20 - Rehearse & then get some sleep - Your last night of rest before you're officially MARRIED! 

 

Step 21 - SAY I DO - It's here, the day you've been planning & dreaming about.  It's finally here.  Don't forget to smile for the camera!  (and eat something!) 

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Step 21 - Get on that plane & celebrate!! - You're MARRIED.  Don't be afraid to tell anyone.  Even strangers want to celebrate true love. 

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Step 22 - Send Thank You cards & write vendor reviews - Don't forget to thank the little people who made your day special.