Wedding Timeline

Wedding planning can be a stressful, exciting, upsetting, happy an emotional road for any bride. We want to give you our advice on how to make planning your special day exciting, happy, joyful and most of all, relaxing! A wise woman once said, the devil is in the details, so once you have all of your big purchase, out of the way and you’re only three months away from saying “I Do,” what should you do?!

3 MONTHS:

Finalize your menu—make sure to have options for all of your guests to enjoy!

Order favors—this is a way to show your appreciation to your guests in attendance!

Choose readings and readers

Purchase Rings

2 Months Out:

Check-in with all vendors for updates

Start a shot list for your photographer

Review the playlist with band or DJ

Send out invitations (at least 8 weeks before the wedding)

 

 

1 Month Out:

Start recording RSVP’s

Get your marriage license

Mail rehearsal dinner invitations

Have your last dress fitting

Start seating arrangements

Purchase bridesmaids gifts

 1 week before: 

Confirm arrival times for vendors

Send a timeline to bridal party

Pick up your dress

Check in with photographer

Break in your shoes!!!

Send finalized guest list to caterer and venue

Pack for HONEYMOON!!

At Dancing Bear Lodge we don’t want you to worry about any of the preparations for your big day. No matter how you've pictured the day of your nuptials, we are eager to "frame" it for you...from the accommodations, to the floral needs, to the delicious foods served throughout your stay. We want to make your special day one you and your guests will never forget.