So, you’re planning a wedding. Congrats! You just got hired to manage
one of the most significant days in you and your partner’s life. Take a
deep breath. Lucky for you, this is a group project, and you can still
get an A (and by "A", I mean get married) without doing all of
the work. This 12-month timeline will help you visualize what you need
to do, when to do it, and when you’ll want to say, “Screw it, we’re
eloping,” so you know when to step back for a moment of self-care.
Lock down your photographer and caterer. Even if you’re
meh on these vendors, book them at least nine months before your
wedding. “If you have your third-choice florist, who cares?” Ms. Keene
says. “But if you can’t get a caterer because they’re all booked, that’s
a problem. The smaller things, like your florist and cake, can come
together later.”
