Wedding Planning advice and tips on how long it takes to plan a wedding and what you need to think about before you start.

When should I start planning?

When you should start planning is really based on you and when you would like to get married. There is no right or wrong answer here. Would you like to have a long engagement or have you have been planning for years and want to get started as soon as possible? Perhaps you would like to take time your time, go away together, or to save a little.

Before you dive in though, you might like to pause and take in the moment with just the two of you and also take time to celebrate the engagement!

When you are partied out and ready to go, start with some initial decisions together, like your vision of the day, the priorities you both have, the type of venue you would love. Also start to think about your budget and your dream suppliers if you have any you have set your heart on.

How long do I need to plan ?

On average a wedding is planned in around 12 months, sometimes 18 but rarely more. The shortest time frame I have worked to so far has been 4 months although I have known planners do it in 6 weeks, so anything is possible!

One possible restriction when working with a shorter time frame may be the availability of your venue, these can get booked up well in advance so if you have your heart set on one perhaps check their diary before deciding on a date.

Also, your “must have” supplier list if you have one is something to consider. In order to create your dream team, check the availability of your favourites. With many quality suppliers being booked up well in advance it may be best to secure your dream choice of photographer or ensure your amazing florist will be available on your date before you send out your “save the dates”.

This may come as surprise, but the size of wedding isn’t necessarily a factor, as it requires as much design thought to design an intimate wedding as a larger one.

If you need to move fast and don’t have a lot of time on your hands, a wedding planner might be a great help in moving things along while you get on with everyday life. Additionally, they should have a have a list of trusted and incredible suppliers available, without you needing to do hours of research.

So really there is no right or wrong time frame to plan your wedding. Take as much or as little time as you need.

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Happy Planning!