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Month 2 Timeline To-dos:
It’s time to make decisions

by Amy on February 1, 2012 in Inspired Ideas with No comments

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Now that you’ve been engaged for more than a month, it’s time to get down to business. This second month of wedding planning is about making real plans and real decisions. Think of this month as laying the foundation for the big day. Here’s your to-dos for Month 2:

Ask your wedding party. Once he popped the question, you probably already knew which family and friends would stand up with you on your wedding day. So now is the time to ask your bridesmaids officially, so your girls can make their own plans accordingly, such as asking for time off work. Need some ideas to pop the question to your bridesmaids? We’ve got a few up our sleeves.

Book a venue. If you’ve followed our Month 1 timeline to-dos, you have narrowed down the dates and venues that fit your budget. Since popular venues book up quickly, reserve your date now and put down a deposit. Once you do that, breathe a huge sigh of relief. This is one of the more stressful decisions to make during the whole planning process.

Send out Save the Dates. Even if you don’t have your guest list finalized, send out the Save the Dates soon, especially to your out-of-town guests.

Search for a photographer. Just like a venue, good wedding photographers also book up quickly so start early. Begin your search by checking out photographers’ blogs or websites. A good rule of thumb: If you would hang a photographer’s portfolio on your wall right now, then call them up for an appointment. We give more tips on finding the perfect photographer in each of our free wedding guides.

Stay tuned next month for more timeline to-dos. Can’t wait? Check out our Freebie Friday timeline for a more extensive PDF that takes you from the engagement to the big day.

Freebie Friday!
Wedding Planning Timeline

by Allison on January 6, 2012 in Free Printables with 2 Comments

Free wedding planning timeline

If you are anything like the MarryThis! team,  you LOVE check boxes. Like, REALLY love check boxes. Others would consider it slightly creepy how much you love check boxes. But there’s something so rewarding about physically checking an item off your to-do list, isn’t there? It’s a visual representation of your general awesomeness — a check mark that says to the world, “I am organized, I am on-top-of-it, and I am no longer picked last in gym class you stupid, underachieving jock doucheba–” err, well you get the idea. It feels good. And when your list is especially long, it feels REALLY good.

And WHAT is the longest list of all? You got it. Your wedding planning to-do list. So, on this fabulous Freebie Friday, we are super pumped to present you with a complete wedding planning timeline that is not only practical, but also stylish and FULL of check boxes.

Our timeline will take you through the tasks needed (and when you should do them) from the day you get engaged all the way to your wedding day. We even made you a section to take notes just in case we left something out that you need (the horror!). Just download, print and get checkin’!

A customized timeline is also in each of our free wedding guides that we release every month. Make sure to download our guide(s) if you are looking to plan a Casual Woodsy Wedding or an Urban Loft Wedding.

Free wedding planning timeline

If you used our free printables in an awesome project, we would love to see your work! Send your photos to sara@marrythis.com for a chance to be featured on our blog!

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Timeline to-dos:
You’re engaged! Now what?

by Amy on January 5, 2012 in Inspired Ideas with 4 Comments

Congratulations! You’ve got a nice big shiny ring on your finger and you’re basking in the post-engagement glow. Now what do you do? Do you rush to reserve a venue? Set a date? Look for dresses? Buy every wedding magazine possible? Hyperventilate because you’re overwhelmed with everything I just wrote?

Don’t fret, we’re here to help you. Wedding planning should be fun, not be one huge freak out fest. Each month at MarryThis!, we’ll tell you the big details to focus on to get your big day on track.

So now that you are engaged, here’s what you should do in the next few weeks:

Settle on your budget. Figure it out. Seriously. Talk about it with your fiancé and your families. Who is paying? How much? Money can be an uncomfortable subject to discuss, but do it. Trust us. Once you figure out a reasonable dollar amount, it will help make other wedding decisions easier.

Set a date. Are you a summer bride? Or perhaps you’ve always imagined a  fall ceremony? Choose one or two months in the season you desire and narrow down the day from there (often the date can depend on venue availability). Keep in mind that if you have a wedding in the off-peak season (between Jan.-March), you can save tons in vendors’ off-peak rates.

Research venues. Visit two or three venues that have different atmospheres. It could turn out that the barn-style venue that you thought you wanted wasn’t your cup of tea and you actually loved the modern lines of an urban loft. The more venues you see, the more you’ll figure out what type of wedding you desire.

Enjoy the moment. You’ve just said yes, so take in the congratulations from family and friends, and have fun. Celebrate this occasion, whether it’s throwing an engagement party, hosting a special dinner or just having some one-on-one time with your new fiancé. You have many months of planning ahead, so take pleasure in this down time.

Stay tuned next month for more timeline to-dos. Can’t wait? Check out our wedding guides for a more extensive timeline that takes you from the engagement to the big day.

Fun fact: Did you know that December is the most popular month to get engaged? Yup, we didn’t start this timeline series in January for no reason.

 
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