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Your Wedding Planning Roadmap

Simple steps. Beautiful moments. A year of bringing your wedding to life.

12+ Months Before – Dream & Design

Set Your Budget
Clarify contributions and outline your overall spending plan.

Build Your Guest List
Your headcount guides venue size, catering, and logistics.

Choose Your Date & Venue
Select the season you love and book one of our venues early.

Consider a Wedding Planner
Bring in professional support if you want a smoother planning journey.

 

Secure Priority Vendors
Book your photographer, videographer, and officiant.

Start Gathering Inspiration
Collect ideas for style, colours, and the experience you want to create.

9–11 Months Before – Style & Story

Send Save-the-Dates
Let guests know your date once the venue is secured.

Shop for Attire
Begin searching for your dress, suit, or wedding party outfits.

Take Engagement Photos
Great for invitations, your website, or décor accents.

Reserve Guest Accommodations
Block rooms for out-of-town guests to make travel easy.

6–8 Months Before – Build the Details

Order Your Invitations
Design and print pieces that match your wedding aesthetic.

Book Remaining Vendors
Secure your caterer, florist, DJ/band, décor, and rentals.

Finalize Your Guest List
Collect mailing addresses and double-check spellings.

Book Your Honeymoon
Confirm flights, accommodations, and key reservations.

3–5 Months Before – Finalize & Refine

Send Invitations
Mail them out six to eight weeks before the wedding.

Plan the Ceremony
Work with your officiant and start writing your vows.

Catering Tastings
Choose your menu and any signature drinks.

Finalize Wedding Party Attire
Ensure everything is ordered and fittings are scheduled.

Choose Wedding Party Gifts
Select something meaningful for your closest people.

1–2 Months Before – Lock Everything In

Confirm RSVPs
Reach out to any guests who haven’t replied.

Create Your Seating Plan
Balance comfort, family dynamics, and flow.

Vendor Check-Ins
Confirm arrival times, final numbers, and key details.

Final Fittings
Pick up your wedding attire and confirm final adjustments.

Get Your Marriage License
Check local timing requirements and complete the paperwork.

Week of the Wedding – Relax & Celebrate

Final Confirmations
One last review with vendors and your wedding party.

Share the Day-Of Timeline
Give copies to vendors and key helpers to keep everyone synced.

Pick Up Attire & Accessories
Gather everything in one place for wedding morning.

Take a Breath
Enjoy the week—you’ve built something beautiful together.

 

53117 highway 31,

Seba Beach, AB T0E 2B0,

Canada

forestweddings@villagevows.com

 

Photocredits: 

WildloveMedia

Danielle Boone Photography 

Michelle Woite Photography

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