{"id":4758,"date":"2023-03-15T12:00:35","date_gmt":"2023-03-15T11:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/?p=4758"},"modified":"2026-02-12T16:10:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T15:10:47","slug":"how-to-plan-a-wedding-in-3-months","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/plan\/how-to-plan-a-wedding-in-3-months\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Plan a Wedding in 3 Months (Steps & Checklist)\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

Okay, so figuring out <\/span>how to plan a wedding in three months<\/span> or less can seem a tad stressful.\u00a0<\/span>The good news is that you <\/span>can <\/span><\/b>100% <\/span>pull off a short-notice nuptial celebration with proper planning. We\u2019ve done it before! It\u2019s <\/span>possible<\/span><\/i>, friend! The trick is to stay super organised, which is easy to do if you use our checklist to help you stay on track.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What you need to do RIGHT NOW<\/h2>\n

\"Planning<\/p>\n

Once you and your partner have decided that you are up for the challenge of learning how to plan a wedding in three months, or less (hey, a bridal couple can dream!), there are a few things you need to do straight away:\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

Manage your own expectations<\/h3>\n

The best way to set yourself up for success when planning a short-notice event is to keep it small and simple. Large, lavish weddings take a lot longer to plan because there are many more balls to juggle. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Our advice is to do yourself a favour, and realise that you will be able to include <\/span>some <\/span><\/i>bells and whistles, but not <\/span>all <\/span><\/i>of <\/span>the bells and whistles. Unless you can afford a kick-ass wedding planner, of course <\/span>\u2014<\/span> in which case, you should definitely get your money\u2019s worth and insist on the full Monty. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You also need to understand that some of your favourite people might not be able to attend your celebration if it\u2019s planned on a short timeline. That\u2019s just life. Folks are busy, and weddings are plentiful in the post-pandemic space. Be happy about the friends and fam who can join, rather than feeling sad about those who can\u2019t. Which brings us to our next point… <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Block out the date<\/h3>\n

If you are googling ‘<\/span>how to plan a wedding in 3 months’ checklists,<\/span> odds are you already have a date in mind. If this is the case, stop reading <\/span>right <\/span><\/i>now, and send out your save the dates! Use a <\/span>simple online template<\/span> and get it sent out straight away. If you don\u2019t have a venue or other particulars squared away yet, stick with TBC. All you need right now is to get folks to save the date. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you still need to decide on a date, stop reading <\/span>right <\/span><\/i>now, and do that. Start by getting no-can-do dates from people you absolutely must have at the wedding (parents, siblings, besties)<\/span>\u00a0and crossing those off the list. Then cross-reference that with availability at your preferred venues, and it should narrow down your options sufficiently.<\/span><\/p>\n

Get your crew on board<\/h3>\n

The one thing you will definitely need when you embark on the adventure of <\/span>planning a wedding in three months <\/span>is a really good support system. Those YAY people in your life? The humans who feel like sunshine and always fight in your corner? Gather them around and make them your wedding party cheerleader crew (bridesmaids, groomsmen, etc.). You need all hands on deck, honey!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Have some more time? <\/span><\/b>Planning a Wedding in 6 Months (Checklist + Tips)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Three months before the wedding<\/h2>\n

\"Wedding<\/p>\n

With three months to go, you have quite a few very big things to get in place right now. Don\u2019t panic \u2013 eat the elephant bite by bite and you will get it done. Start with: <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The venue<\/h3>\n

The venue is the cornerstone of your Big Day, so get that sorted sharpish. If we may offer a bit of advice, when you are planning an event against the clock, it\u2019s best to opt for a venue closer to where you live. This way, you won\u2019t be hampered by distance and<\/em> a timeline. It also helps if the venue you choose offers a turnkey event-planning service. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Shoot for a destination that offers <\/span>venue hire that includes exclusive use of the venue for the reception and ceremony. This includes the use of a bar, cutlery, crockery, crystal glassware, and additional d\u00e9cor elements for the reception, as well as bar equipment, glasses, and more for <\/span>the wedding cocktail hour.<\/span> Bonus points if they offer set-up and cleaning support.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you find a venue that offers all of the above, as well as logistical support and<\/em> an on-site caterer, sign on the dotted line <\/span>immediately<\/span><\/b>. This is the holy grail\u00a0for short-term wedding planning.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The invitations & RSVPs<\/h3>\n

As soon as the venue is sorted, send out your official invites immediately and nominate a member of your support crew to keep tabs on the RSVPs. You can also do it yourself, but you will be holding onto various reins throughout the next three months. We recommend getting an admin-strong human to focus on this important task exclusively. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Long lead-time vendors<\/h3>\n

As soon as you have a basic headcount (or even before), get in touch with your preferred long lead-time vendors and suppliers to ascertain their availability. This includes:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n