Planning a wedding isn't a marathon, it's a sprint at the end, so there isn't really that much that needs to happen mid way. All of the big things should be locked in by now (or at least chosen) & the fine details can't really be done yet, so relax while you can here.
Things to do 6 months out:
1. Choose and order the wedding cake
If you're having a cake, now is a good time to find a baker & work out what you want. Cake tastings are a good idea (although we aren't in the US here, where cake tastings are much more common, so you will have to book one, & it's possible you will have to pay for it).
Remember if you are having a 3 course dinner with dessert at your venue, your guests likely won't eat it, so don't buy an enormous cake! If your venue/caterer isn't doing dessert, then order a cake accordingly.
2. Book any hire items you might need
If you have an all inclusive venue, this shouldn't be much of a concern, but definitely give it a thought at this stage. For example, I have an all inclusive venue, but the ceremony will be outside, so I need to think about a wet weather plan. If that wet weather plan includes a marquee then I need to lock that in!
If you have a DIY venue, make sure you have locked in everything - think about tables, chairs, marquees, flooring for marquees, catering kitchen, crockery & glassware, linens...
3. Research accommodation
Even though you are probably not booking the accommodation for your guests, it is a nice thing to do to research a variety of accommodation options in the area for your guests to choose from. I am going to talk about this another time, but just remember that, even though this day is all about you, attending a wedding can be an expensive adventure, so make the whole experience as easy & enjoyable for your guests as possible.
4. Get all of your info onto your wedding website
Start off your guests experience well, by giving them all of the details! There are many wedding website options (covering this soon), but at the very least, have a one stop shop for all of the wedding related questions. This makes sure all of your guests know where to go & what to expect etc. - it also stops them from sending you a million messages to ask random questions!
5. Reserve hotel rooms
At the very least, you & your new hubby/wife need somewhere to stay! I booked a venue with accommodation on site - so we, alongside our bridal party, have somewhere to stay the night before & of. It isn't a requirement to book for your bridal party, but I decided it would be a nice gesture from us. If you aren't going on a honeymoon right away, you might also like to book a few days away so you can enjoy being a couple.
Do whatever works for you, essentially - just make sure you think about where you are going to stay haha.
6. Book annual leave at work
There would be nothing worse than not putting in for leave at work early enough & then getting your leave request denied for your own wedding!
And that's it!
Try & enjoy not thinking about your wedding every waking moment this month :)
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