Who got engaged? YOU DID! Whoop! If you're looking to have an 18-month engagement then you've come to the right place. Being engaged is amazing but how do you actually have a wedding day? You've likely never planned anything quite like it before and that's where we come in to offer a helping hand. Below you can pin our 18-month checklist or you download the 18-month wedding planning checklist here and tick tasks off as you go along. This is just a guide for you... Nothing is set in stone with wedding planning. But this is a really useful tool for keeping on track and having a list of all the things you want/need to do to have the best day ever. If you want to learn more about planning your wedding you can listen to this episode of our podcast where we go deeper into the timeline of planning a successful wedding.
For all the details on this, you'll want to check out our ultimate wedding planning timeline, which will help you figure out what suppliers to book and when to book them. The first steps when planning a wedding involve deciding on your guest list, your budget and your venue. They're the things you should think about before anything else! Once you do have those sorted, you're locked in and ready to get browsing all the inspiration out there!
Besides our handy wedding checklist, it's likely you're also thinking about having a wedding planner notebook to help keep your notes and appointments all together in one place. Luckily for you, we did all the hard research. Take a look at our hand-selected best wedding planner books and organisers to get started. With a calendar to keep you organised, budget spreadsheets to avoid overspending and space to make a guest list and any other notes, you'll feel on top of wedding planning!
In today's world, weddings are really what you make of them! If you want a full-on three-day extravaganza or a more intimate elopement without much planning, you can go right ahead. While our 18-month checklist is our most popular, we also have a 12-month checklist and a 6-month checklist to suit any of your wedding planning needs!
That being said, we do recommend our 18-month wedding planning checklist as so many suppliers and venues get booked up sometimes two years in advance. So, to avoid disappointment, the earlier you get started, the better. Plus, it will also give you more time to plan all those additional events that go along with a wedding. If you're having an engagement party, a hen and/or stag party, a rehearsal dinner etc.
Sometimes, even if you have all the notebooks, lists and checklists, you can still feel stressed and overwhelmed by the thought of planning a wedding. Trust us, it's not an easy job. So be kind to yourself and try to break things down into smaller tasks. We spoke to wedding expert and coach, The Healthy Bride Guide, for all their top tips on how to manage wedding planning stress. From trying to make wedding planning into date nights, having open and honest conversations, and taking some well-deserved time out, there are so many simple methods to help manage your emotions.
If you want to get a headstart on your wedding planning we've got some useful articles for you! Your wedding budget is the biggie. You've got a good headstart on spreading payments and working out how much you want your day to cost overall if you're having an 18-month engagement. Read this article for tips on how to break down your budget! Once you've got planning, you might want to think about the order of your wedding day, too! This is often done in collaboration with your wedding venue. Haven't gotten that far yet? No worries, instead you need our advice on how to choose your wedding venue!