7 Things You Need to Organise Before Your Wedding Day

Things can get hectic in the lead-up to getting married. Yet you mustn’t forget any of the things mentioned below, as they all have a vital role to play in your big day, and beyond. 

Dress

The dress just had to be number one on this list, didn’t it? There are two reasons why. The first is that your dress is important because it’s a symbol of the new life you are going to lead with your partner, so you’ll want to pick the perfect one. 

Secondly, there is a very strict timescale that operates around choosing your dress, especially if you buy it from a boutique. This is because each dress is made especially for the bride and this can take months and months to complete. Usually, the lead time on wedding dresses is around 9 months, which means you should be shopping for your dress at least a year in advance. This will then give you plenty of time to find the right dress and get it ordered and altered in time for your big day. 

Venue 

If you think that needing to have your dress picked out 9 months before your wedding is a lot, you’re going to be shocked at just how early venues get booked up for wedding season (June – August). It’s usually 2-3 years in advance for the most popular venues which means you need to begin looking as soon as you get engaged and book as soon as possible after that. 

Of course, there are some exceptions to this rule. One is when a venue gets a cancellation which allows you to book in much less time if you take that particular date. Another is if you choose to book your wedding during an off-peak time. This can either be out of wedding season, or in the week, as many people prefer weekends, so these get booked up the fastest. 

Wedding theme 

Weddings tend to have a theme which ties everything together including the venue, decoration, wedding attire and food. There are definite advantages to choosing your theme as early as possible because it allows you enough time to source all the things that will make your day perfect such as flowers, centerpieces, linens and chair covers, and the right caterers. 

The theme you choose is entirely up to you, with some people going for things as unusual as Lord of The Rings with swords to cut the cake, or Halloween-themed weddings where they ask all the guests to dress up. 

Themes also change depending on the current trends, with ideas such as eco-friendly and outdoor weddings being especially popular at the moment. 

Rings 

Rings are a traditional part of any wedding service, so making sure you don’t come up empty-handed on this element of your wedding is critical. Some people like to shop for ready-made rings at jewellers in their local town, especially if they have a jewellery quarter where they are well known for quality pieces. 

Others are choosing to invest in vintage rings, where you can get much more bang for your buck, along with an opulent-looking ring with some history. Others still have custom rings commissioned that reflect the personal interests and preferences of the ones who will be wearing them. Although just like many other aspects of a wedding, if you choose this option you will want to leave as long as possible in case of issues or in case alternations need to be made. 

Food 

Food is an integral part of any wedding, and your guests will expect it. This means you will need to make sure that you have all of the food you will be serving at your wedding decided on and arranged before the big day. 

The first option for food that you may wish to consider is to leave your venue to do it. This can often be the easiest way, as they will be familiar with catering events in their venue, and you won’t need to source outside providers to do this for you. 

Another option is to separate the food and venue provisions, which means having an outside supplier come in. If you choose to do this be sure that your venue allows it and it’s in your contract ahead of time. Otherwise, you could end up losing valuable deposits. 

The last option is to cater the food yourself. Usually, the best way to do this is to give the responsibility of cooking and preparing the food to someone else in your wedding party, so you can enjoy the day. They can then coordinate buying items, making items and asking other guests to bring enough items to feed everyone who attends. 

Wedding insurance

Too many people forget all about getting insurance for their wedding sorted before the big day. However, as a considerable investment that relies on everything in a single day going to plan, ensuring your wedding makes a lot of sense. 

This is because unexpected things happen in life all the time, and there is no guarantee that they won’t happen on your wedding day either. This means you or your partner could get sick, there could be severe weather that prevents your ceremony, or the attire that you have so lovingly chosen could be damaged. 

Happily, when you choose wedding insurance you are protected from all these worries and more. Leaving you with nothing to do but enjoy your big day. 

Honeymoon 

Just because it’s last on this list, doesn’t mean that it’s the least important thing. Indeed, your honeymoon is something that you will want to book well before your big day. This is because booking a regular vacation can be stressful, but a honeymoon even more so. Then you have the additional stress of the wedding, so you’ll want any issues with your honeymoon done and dusted so you can be calm for your big day.  

Your honeymoon is an important time for a newly married couple too, as it’s the start of your new life together. It also provides you with a much-needed break after the hustle and bustle of the wedding, so even if you don’t go on a big trip be sure to book at least a small break at the beginning of your marriage. 

This is a collaborative post.