How to Plan a Wedding in Under 6 Months near Athens, GA
Planning a wedding may seem daunting, and it may seem even more overwhelming when you are trying to accomplish this in a short time frame, but planning a wedding in under 6 months is certainly possible. In this article, we’ll provide you with some advice and strategies on how to plan a beautiful and memorable wedding in a short amount of time.
The first step in planning a wedding in under 6 months is to set your priorities. Together with your partner, determine which elements are most significant to you and which ones you can be flexible about. This approach will allow you to focus on the most important tasks first and avoid getting sidetracked by the smaller details.
Next, establish a budget for your wedding and stick to it. Reflect on what matters most to you as a couple – be it the venue, photography or catering – and allocate your budget accordingly. Remember to account for those often overlooked expenses like dress alterations, taxes and gratuity in your budget planning.
After setting your priorities and budget, begin securing vendors promptly. Time is crucial, so contact several vendors for their availability and pricing. Be prepared with a list of specific questions regarding their services, pricing, what that pricing entails and request references when necessary. Keep in mind, sought-after vendors might be booked for the upcoming 6 months, so flexibility in your selection is key. Some of our favorite bartending vendors include Gabbie & Shane of Clack Bartending and for mobile bar services serving from a cute horse trailer, check out The Pour Pony!
When planning your wedding in less than six months, think about streamlining some elements of the event. Select a venue that offers different packages or an all-inclusive package with catering, decorations, and other foundational elements. Choose one of the comprehensive décor packages that is available at your venue or opt for a locally-owned rental business that can readily deliver and install those elements to create what you envision for your dream wedding.
At Heartland Farms Event Center, our wedding venue near Athens, GA, we have a couple of favorite rental vendors to share with you: Beautiful Weddings & Event Rentals and Barron's Rental Center. Also, never underestimate the value and importance of a professional and experienced wedding planner & coordinator. Their expertise can make planning your wedding much less stressful! For the Monroe, GA area, we recommend Marcia Smith of Simply I Do and Nate Deaton of That Special Day.
And finally, ask for help if you need it. Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, even without tight deadlines, so take breaks when you need to and lean on your family and friends for support. They'll likely be delighted and honored to assist you. We would love to assist you as well offering venue coordination from start to finish to make your Athens, GA wedding run as smoothly as possible here at Heartland Farms Event Center!
Remember, the heart of your wedding day lies in celebrating your love and commitment to each other, so treasure those moments and enjoy creating those memories that last a lifetime!
Happy Planning and thank you for supporting our local, family-owned wedding venue here in Monroe, GA near Watkinsville, GA!
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Host/Planner: Sierra Devin Photography @sierradevinphoto
Venue: Photo Gallery @heartlandfarmseventcenter
Photography: Karbievskii Photography @karbiphotography
Models: @siennacartier + Blake
Dress: @mhpdressrentals
Tux: Everlasting Bridal @everlastingbridalmonroe
H&MU: @makeup_bymadip
Florals: Lavender by Autumn @lavenderbyautumn
Bartending: The Pour Pony Mobile Bar
Cake: Blue Rooster Bake Shop @blueroosterbakeshop
Tablescape: Glasswing Event & Wedding Rentals @glasswingrentals
Flatlays: The Sign House Weddings @thesignhouseweddings