| There is no perfect timetable of when you have to do | | | | but you would hate to plan it the same time you |
| everything. Most things can be done in 2-3 months, I | | | | parents are going on a cruise already bought and paid |
| planned my wedding in less then 2 months and a | | | | for or your best friend is flying to Paris with her |
| family friend requires their kids to get married within 6 | | | | boyfriend. |
| weeks, yes 6 WEEKS from the time they get | | | | Venue- The location needs to be booked ASAP. If |
| engaged, otherwise they won't pay a penny for the | | | | you are doing this fast you may find the place is |
| wedding. Even with this said, the sooner you do things | | | | booked every Friday and Saturday night for the next |
| the better and the more likely you will get what you | | | | couple months or even years. If this is the case try |
| want. | | | | Friday, Saturday or even Sunday afternoon. Sunday |
| There are certain things you will want to do quickly | | | | afternoon weddings have become pretty popular |
| because they will make a big difference, however, | | | | because they tend to cost a lot less. |
| there is no set time of when to do them. If you want | | | | The Band- Good bands and DJ's are often booked |
| to plan your wedding quick you will want to keep one | | | | 6-12 months in advance, for peak times. Here is where |
| thing in mind, be flexible. You will most likely not get | | | | a afternoon wedding will also help. Bands and DJ's are |
| everything you want if you try to plan it in 2 months, | | | | easily booked up for Friday and Saturday nights, but |
| however, you may if you are flexible. Here are the | | | | afternoons are clear a couple weeks out. |
| very first things you need to do no matter how long | | | | Invitations-These are mailed out 6-8 weeks prior to the |
| you have. | | | | wedding date. So do them quickly if you are planning |
| Pick a date- This is incredibly important since most of | | | | your wedding in less then 3 months. If you are giving |
| what you will do will revolve around this day. Choose a | | | | yourself more time then plan on choosing the invitation |
| day the fits you and the most important people to you. | | | | 12-16 weeks prior to the wedding so that they have |
| For instance, ask parents, grandparents, siblings and | | | | time to print and you can make changes if necessary. |
| close friends if the date is okay. Normally it should be | | | | |