Planning timeline
Month by month
If you start a year out. Shorter? We compress it.
12 months
Budget and guest list
Agree the number and the money.
10 months
Planner and venue
Book a consultation, tour venues, sign.
9 months
Photographer and caterer
The two that book up first.
6 months
Gown and aso ebi
Order the gown; choose and send the aso ebi.
4 months
Band, flowers and cake
Tastings and a design session.
3 months
Invitations
Send them; start the RSVPs.
1 month
Final numbers
Seating plan and the final fitting.
1 week
Rehearsal
Walk through the day at the venue.
Example dates for this demo store.
Checklist
Who does what
| When | Task | Who |
|---|---|---|
| 12 months | Budget and guest list | You, with us |
| 10 months | Venue contract | Us, you sign |
| 9 months | Photographer and caterer | Us |
| 6 months | Gown order | You, in the boutique |
| 6 months | Aso ebi colours | You and both families |
| 4 months | Flowers, cake and band | Us |
| 3 months | Invitations sent | You |
| 1 month | Seating plan | You, with us |
| 1 week | Supplier timings sent | Us |
| The day | Everything | Us |
Example checklist for this demo store.
The last week
Seven days out
Monday
Every supplier confirms times.
Wednesday
Final fitting and the emergency kit packed.
Friday
Rehearsal at the venue.
Saturday
Arrive. We have it.
Bridal open day
Start with the gown
Fittings, a planner and cake. Example date for this demo store.
The planning letter
One reminder a month, matched to your date.