How long does a wedding planner need to plan a wedding?
April 8, 2010
I am in the process of developing my own wedding planning business and have got many things worked out except for timing. Just a few questions – how long does a wedding planner need to plan a wedding? Is there a specific amount of time the wedding planner should plan the wedding in? How often should the planner meet with the client and over what length of time? Just anything at all about timing and wedding planning would be great. What is the best way to do it? Also, I am going to be a more budget-friendly planner, not charging heaps so any marketing advice would be helpful too. Anything you know is much appreciated. Thanks!
I only know based on how much time it took to plan my wedding. I had about 200-250 guests, and 3 months was perfect. This was also while I had a full time job, so that is probably a good gauge of how long you should give if you are planning multiple weddings at a time. However, if it’s the only wedding you are doing, then you could probably do it in half the time. I did everything myself from food to flowers to decorations, everything.
I would meet with the client once a week at first, when you have a lot of things for them to look at. Then when you get all your questions answered, maybe every 2 weeks.
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Is 6 months long enough to plan a wedding?
June 19, 2009
My boyfriend and I just got engaged and I am wanting to have a fall wedding, november. But I do not want to wait until 2010. Would I have enough time to plan a wedding for about 160 guest in about 6 months time? Or would it be a lot of stress? We do not have kids and I have a very flexible job. Anyone with experience on planning a wedding would help out!! Thanks.
It is absolutely possible, perhaps even easy. You simply need to be flexible about your venue/vendors.
First off, you need to be active in looking at available venues, and you should book and put down a deposit on a venue ASAP. Then start looking at caterers and photographers – if photography is important to you, look for one now since they can book up early. Same thing with bands/DJs who are in demand
Certain brands of dresses can take up to 5 months to be made. You can usually put in a rush order for an additional fee (same thing with bridesmaid dresses). Keep in mind that most dresses will not take 5 months, but you should try to pick one you love ASAP.
Searching out florists, cake vendors, favors, etc. can be left until about 3 months before the wedding, unless you have a particular "rock star" vendor in mind (like Ace of Cakes). I know one bride who didn't choose a florist until 2 weeks before the wedding and she had some of the most beautiful flowers I've ever seen. My cake vendor doesn't even take deposits until 3 months prior.
Start looking at all of your options now and be vigilant about it. You should be fine!!!
Truth be told, I'm finding wedding planning to be incredibly easy and I'm doing a destination wedding… I just try not to stress myself out too much about it. I had a year to plan and now sort of wish I had given myself 6 months instead. I have hardly anything to do now! 
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