Congratulations, you're newly engaged! Now what?
Planning a wedding can be both exciting and challenging, but with proper organization and preparation, you can ensure that everything goes smoothly on your big day. Here's a breakdown of when to start making your big decisions.
9-12 Months Before:
- Set your budgets
- Create your guest list
- Choose a date & venue
- Hire key vendors: Dainty Diamond now offers permanent jewelry for bridal showers, bachelorettes, day-of bridal party's and/or wedding receptions. Learn more here.
- Begin dress shopping
6-8 Months Before:
- Bridal Party Proposals: this can include your favourite things in a box, or your favourite jewelry you'd want your bridal party to wear on the day of. You may also love to propose the permanent jewelry experience as the perfect way to ask them to be part of your special day.
- Send save-the-dates
- Choose your party attire
4-5 Months Before:
- Order invitations
- Dress fittings
- Wedding Ring Shopping: one of our favourite parts when planning a wedding comes to your wedding rings. Whether it's one of our signature styles to complement your engagement ring or something unique made just for you. We're here to help.
3 Months Before:
- Finalize menus
- Send invitations
- Apply for your marriage license
- Plan rehearsal dinner
- Plan bridal jewelry: whether it's pearls, diamonds or simply gold that elevates your wedding look, be sure to pick the pieces you'll cherish forever. Shop the bridal collection
1-2 Months Before:
- Finalize seating chart
- Prepare wedding vows and speeches
- Finalize all payments
- Plan rehearsal dinner
While this is just a guide to help you prepare, we always recommend doing what feels right for you and your specific circumstances and wedding date.