Welcome to your wedding planning happy place – where Pinterest dreams meet practical planning (without the overwhelm). This blog series is designed to walk you through each stage of wedding planning, month-by-month, with practical steps, creative inspiration, and zero chaos. Whether you’re a spreadsheet lover, a design-obsessed bride-to-be, or just someone figuring it out as you go – I got you.
My philosophy? Planning should feel like part of the celebration. It should be beautiful, intentional, a little bit fun, and definitely not something that leaves you spiraling at 2am over napkin folds. Here’s what to expect:
The Full Countdown
Bookmark this post as your planning HQ – each heading below links to its own deep-dive post, so you can jump straight to whatever stage you’re in.
✨ 12 Months Out: Setting the Tone
PHASE 1 – Dream big, set a budget, pick your people, and zero in on your aesthetic. This is your ‘Pinterest & Prosecco’ phase.
✨ 10 Months Out: Vision Meets Reality
PHASE 2 – Time to start booking: the dress, the vendors, the venue. And maybe throw in your first tasting.
✨ 8 Months Out: The Style Chapter
PHASE 3 – Your wardrobe era begins. Say yes to the dress (or jumpsuit), and start dreaming in florals, fabrics, and color palettes.
✨ 6 Months Out: Vendors, Vision & Vows
PHASE 4 – Lock in glam squads, hotel blocks, and your playlist. You’re officially halfway there.
✨ 4 Months Out: The Pretty Details
PHASE 5 – Favors, signage, seating charts, and all the things that make it yours.
✨ 2 Months Out: The RSVP Rush & Final Flourishes
PHASE 6 – Polish up the to-dos and lean into the emotions of what’s ahead.
✨ Final Month: The Home Stretch
PHASE 7 – Final seating charts, playlists, vows, timelines. The nitty-gritty is here – but you’ve got this.
✨ 1 Week to Go: 7 Days ‘Til “I Do”
PHASE 8 – It’s all about self-care, styling, and soaking it all in.
✨ Wedding Day! Your Main Character Moment
THE BIG DAY – A love-filled exhale. Let go, be present, and celebrate the beginning of forever.
