Other posts in this wedding planning series:
What to do when you get engaged
What to do 6-9 months before your wedding
This week, I’m talking about what to do 4-5 months before your wedding!
Order wedding invitations.
Order your wedding invitations with enough time to have them customized, addressed, and mailed.
Shop & buy wedding rings.
Shop around and find the perfect wedding rings for you and your partner. Decide whether you want to have them engraved and have that done at the same time.
Food, food, & more food.
Cake: Schedule cake tastings with several bakers. Choose your favorite cake, filling, and frosting flavors and place your order.
Caterer: Plan your final menu. Consider adding some favorite family dishes or regional favorites to really make the menu your own.
Rehearsal Dinner: Schedule your rehearsal dinner at one of your favorite restaurants!
Reserve your rental equipment.
Do you need to rent any tables, chairs, or decor for your wedding? Now is the time to reserve them! Don’t forget linens and specialty dishes.
Finalize the Groom & Groomsmen attire.
You’ve researched suits or tuxes for the Groom and Groomsmen. Now it’s time to make some decisions! Finalize your choices and have the men in your wedding party get fitted and put in their orders.
Start your wedding registry.
Start your wedding registry at some of your favorite home stores like Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, Macy’s, etc. If you’ve been living together for a while and have a lot of your home goods, you can choose to start a Honeyfund registry. Whatever your choice, make sure to start your registry before your bridal shower so guests have plenty of gift options to choose from.
Wedding favors & gifts.
Are you giving out wedding favors? Begin putting these together. Also, begin to think about gifts for your wedding party.
Hair & makeup.
Research hair and makeup ideas. Consider the style and tone of your wedding and pick related styles.
Wedding participants.
Choose who will give readings, recite poems, or sing at your wedding. Ask them to be involved and choose what material they will contribute.
Check back for more wedding planning tips and videos. If you’re in the Detroit or Ann Arbor areas, contact me for help!
I realized wedding planning was my passion when, after working a 12-hour wedding day, I came home and was so energized that I couldn’t go to sleep. I had just worked an entire day, on my feet, and was ready to plan the next event instead of heading to bed! In former careers, an 8-hour shift would leave me exhausted. This new-found energy around my work was very welcomed! Now I plan weddings all around the Metro Detroit & Ann Arbor areas.