How long does it take to plan a wedding?

Once you’ve received a marriage proposal, it’s time to think about the wedding planning! You may be wondering how to plan a wedding, but before we get into the details, we want to mention that there really is no right or wrong way to plan and organize a wedding. We can give you a simple guide to completing your tasks that will surely help you stay organized and ensure that you enjoy positive emotions. Our checklist will help you every step of the way. The Wedding Planning Guide covers all the important tasks every couple should have on their to-do list.

What do you need to plan a wedding?

If you ask yourself “How do I plan a wedding?”, here are some useful tips on how you can organize your wedding day yourself:

• Set your wedding budget plan and stick to it;
• Make a list of wedding priorities;
• Determine your wedding style and choose a theme;
• Get your significant other involved;
• Create a master checklist;
• Think about dates and seasons;
• Start working on your guest list;
• Buy the wedding clothes;
• Book service providers you are familiar with and read each contract carefully;
• Book hotel rooms for guests coming from other cities;
• Hire a wedding emcee and officiant;
• Make the gift list.

And now we will talk about how much time you need to plan your wedding reception.

Planning a wedding – how far in advance?

How much in advance do you plan the wedding? Whether you want to plan a relaxed engagement for two years or get things organised in 6 months or less, your wedding planning schedule should be created according to your priorities for the day.

You will find wedding planning tips within a 12-month period for the wedding planning process. Your monthly breakdown might look something like this:

• 12-10 months: Choose a wedding date. Research and book your wedding location, photographer and wedding host. Especially, the wedding host to make your wedding unforgettable. More about this topic below. Create a wedding budget and savings plan. Create a rough guest list.
  
• 8-10 months: Continue to book other wedding service providers (e.g. caterer, pastry chef, rental, florist, entertainment, stationery) based on your priority. Discuss the menu. Choose the witnesses.
• 6-8 months: Brides find their dream dress. Finalize your guest list and send out the “Save the Dates” cards. Start planning your honeymoon.
  
• 4-6 months: Create a wedding website and fill it with important information for your families and guests. Participate in cake and wine tastings. Organise your beauty appointments before the wedding.
  
• 2-4 months: Send out your wedding invitations. Buy the wedding rings. Participate in hair and makeup tryouts. Confirm music selection for the day.
  
• 1-2 months: Confirm expenses and pay bills. Create your seating plan and wedding day schedule. Participate in dress fittings and alterations. Contact all suppliers to distribute responsibilities for the day.

The question of how long it takes to plan a wedding is not that easy to answer. You can plan a wedding over a longer or shorter period of time. But you can also easily adjust your schedule to suit your priorities. You just need to be organised and flexible about the decisions you make and the vendors you work with.

Who is the wedding host?

If you are busy planning your wedding, we recommend considering a wedding host aka wedding entertainer aka tamada aka wedding presenter. (so many words 😅) Click here to find out even more about the new and rising trend in Germany “The Wedding Moderator”. This person is responsible for entertaining your guests during the reception, introducing the main characters of the evening and generally keeping the event going, as well as conducting entertainment games and traditions. He plays a huge role in setting the mood of the reception and is often the first person guests hear from once they are seated at their tables.

This may sound like a tall order, but for the right person, it’s a fun activity. Additionally, if you work with a wedding planner or coordinator, they will provide you with support throughout the big day by coordinating the wedding and working closely with our parties involved.

Even though a wedding presenter in Germany is not an ordinary person, the trend of having one is becoming more and more popular. Even if you organise your wedding yourself, you can find a wedding presenter in Berlin, Bremen, Hannover, Hamburg or other cities at a reasonable price. Ask us how.