Wedding bells are ringing for you and the time has come to start thinking about the preparations. We imagine that right now the question on your mind is, where do I start?, And above all, how long in advance do I have to reserve the place for the ceremony, the space for the celebration, the suppliers, etc. so as not to be overwhelmed at the last minute?
The normal thing when you start organizing your wedding is that all these doubts assail you and that you ask yourself how much time you will have to invest to be able to take care of the details as much as possible and that everything turns out perfect.
To help you with all this, at VenuesPlace we have gotten down to work and have drawn up a calendar with the entire list of tasks that you will have to do so that you can fully enjoy one of the happiest days of your life.
So you don’t get caught by the bull, get to work on your wedding as soon as possible. The countdown begins!
A good organization is essential so that no details are missed, so we recommend that you buy a notebook or open a file on your computer that helps you keep track of budgets, appointments, ideas, or any question that may arise around the wedding.
What decisions to make 1 year before?
If you and your partner have decided to get married in a church, it is time to start visiting temples and check the available dates. Many churches have a very busy schedule, so the sooner you start looking, the more likely you are to choose.
If your option is the city council or the court, it is also the time to find out about the procedures that you will have to carry out and start with them as soon as possible.
Set a budget
Setting a budget is always very interesting so that wedding expenses do not skyrocket. Think about the approximate amount you want to invest on your big day and don’t lose sight of it if you don’t want to be in for a big surprise when you start paying providers.
In addition, you mustn’t stay with only one budget, it is always advisable to ask for several so that you can compare and keep the one that interests you the most.
Guest List
You must make a draft with the list of people that you would like to accompany you on your big day since the number of guests will depend on the space you choose for the celebration.
We recommend that you make 3 lists: The ones you can’t miss, which include direct family and close friends; the ones you would like them to be, who are indirect family, friends and close co-workers; and finally; to which you invite if there is space, ie family and work commitments.
It is also important that you bear in mind that if you celebrate the wedding in the city where you live, the usual thing is that 10% of the guests fall, and if you do it outside, the normal thing is that 20% fail.
Banquet space
Think about the place where you would like to celebrate the link. Do you fancy a renowned restaurant, do you prefer a luxury hotel or would you like a place in the countryside such as a farmhouse, a farm or a farmhouse? When it comes to spaces, there are lots of options: restaurants, wineries, farmhouses, castles, farmhouses, spaces with views or on the beach, farms, or hotels … they can be wonderful places for your wedding. The wedding style that you have thought about is also another factor that will determine the space you choose. Would you like a country wedding, an urban wedding, a wedding by the sea?…? Every wedding has its perfect space, but you have to find it.
Set date
Are you clear on what date you would like to get married? Do you prefer the summer months or perhaps the winter months? On the off chance that you have questions when settling on this choice, don’t miss the article ” Where am I getting hitched by the period of the year? “, In which we tell you the pros and cons of each season and the ideal spaces for each of them.
Once you make the decision, you must balance the day of the ceremony with the space for the banquet. Voilà! you already have the date for your wedding.