![]() ![]() (Check out our Wedding Cake board on Pinterest for ideas!) Choose a cake design and book a bakery.(Check out our Wedding Hair board on Pinterest for more inspiration!) (Check out this article about which wedding registries have the best perks.) You’ll want to give plenty of lead time if you need to order a dress. Narrow down your attire choices and make a final decision.Will you have ceremony music? Will you hire a DJ for your reception? (Don’t miss these tips for Planning a Budget-friendly wedding menu!) Book your caterer and set your catering menu.Gather decor inspiration and start working on any DIY projects for the big day.Find an officiant who suits your personal style and the spirit of your day.Build your wedding website (here’s a free wedding website resource we love.)Ħ-8 months to the wedding day Getting down to business:.(Need inspiration? Check out these tips for groomsmen and bridesmaids, or our Pinterest boards: groomsmen style and bridesmaids style!) Schedule and take your engagement photos!.If the budget allows, book a wedding planner or day-of-coordinator to oversee your day.(We love these ideas for budget savvy honeymoons.) Begin thinking about honeymoon destinations and options.Finalize your guest list and collect addresses from your guests.(Here are some great tips for choosing your groom’s wedding attire.) Find styles that flatter your body type, favorite designers, budget, etc. (Passed hors d’ouevres? Buffet style? Seated dinner? Brunch? Food Trucks? Dessert only?) Reach out to potential caterers. (Here’s a cute idea for how to pop the question to your best girls.) Are you having a wedding party? Choose your bridesmaids and groomsmen.Personal, word of mouth recommendations always seem to be the best ones. Ask friends and family for vendor recommendations.(Check out this post about how to use Google tools to plan your wedding.) Get yourself a wedding organizer or binder to keep all your planning efforts collected in one place.Check out our partner, WedSafe, for affordable plans.Ĩ-10 months to the wedding day Got the basics? On to Phase 2: As soon as you start putting down deposits on your venue and vendors, it’s a good time to start considering taking out a Wedding Insurance Policy.Good ones are hard to come by and locking in your date is so important! (Here’s some tips for choosing the right photographer.) Booking in advance can save you a ton, and securing your date really sets the rest of your plans in motion. Consider signing up for a rewards credit card to earn airline miles for your honeymoon.(We love an automatic savings plan to help save money for your wedding.) Open a separate bank account for your wedding funds. ![]() Searching for the perfect photographer? Check out listings on Thumbtackto save.) (Looking for an affordable wedding venue? Check out alternative resources other than the ones you’ll spot on the major wedding sites to save. ( DIY can save you money!) Also make a list of all your talented friends who you can enlist for help. Figure out what aspects of your wedding you can realistically DIY.(Did you know the date you choose can affect the cost? Choose a budget friendly wedding date.) (Be sure to follow BSB on Pinterest - we share TONS of great ideas + inspiration.) Decide on a wedding theme, color scheme, and collect wedding inspiration. ![]() (Hint – the smaller the guest list, the more you’ll save! AKA – Cut your guest list!)
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