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WEDDING timeline & TIPS

Aimee Michelle Bridal recommends you to stay on top of your wedding planning! Taking action in dispersing different worries over time will make the outcome less stressful. Enjoy your wedding from planning ‘til end.

 
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11 to 12 Months Before…

  • Follow @aimeemichellebridal on Instagram to see what unique designers will soon be your options!

  • Plan your engagement party! It’s also another way for you to start organizing your guest list.

  • Once your guest list is organized, it helps guide you into booking a special venue. Sometimes, picking your venue first prevents fast booking on common dates.

  • When picking a wedding date, make sure you consider the weather!

  • With every little detail feeling so big, it helps to set a budget. Keeping track of all wedding expenses can prevent tons of future confusion.

9 to 10 Months Before…

  • Search for inspiration! Make a Pinterest board including dresses, makeup, hairstyles, and accessories.

  • Start selecting your bridal party! Think of creative ways to “propose,” too!

  • Book your venue!

7 to 8 Months Before…

  • Schedule an appointment at Aimee Michelle! Our stylists will take their time to help find your dream dress

  • Time to shop! After you find the dress of your dreams, we will review possible alterations and have you book an appointment with us before you leave.

  • Hire a photographer / videographer

  • Organize catering for the wedding if it’s not included in the venue. Start food tasting!

6 Months Before…

  • Book a celebrant! Do your research and make them special

  • Get to cake tasting and order it!

  • Purchase wedding bands

  • Hire a florist

  • Search and hire music entertainment

4 to 5 Months Before…

  • Bring your bridesmaids into Aimee Michelle to start the gown search. Have them order their bridesmaids dresses around 4 months from the wedding date.

  • Send out save the dates!

  • Book honeymoon

  • Order wedding invitations

  • Think about wedding favors

2 to 3 Months Before…

  • Start tightening your beauty regimen

  • Organize the groom and groomsmen. Consider having special matching accessories, funky socks, printed pocket squares, etc!

  • Book transportation

1-2 Months Before…

  • Break your shoes in!

  • Organize marriage license

  • Organize wedding favors

  • Finalize vows

  • Confirm details with all vendors

  • Organize bridal party gifts

  • Mail invitations

  • Finalize seating chart

1-2 Weeks Before…

  • Get a haircut, color, and facial!

  • Get your nails done

  • Double check RSVP’s and provide a final headcount to the venue

  • Pick up your gown at Aimee Michelle Bridal

  • Do plenty of facemasks and hair treatments

  • Drink tons of water, and eat lots of veggies