Bridal Beauty Timeline: A quick timeline suggested to make for easy, stress free wedding planning!

9-­12 Months Prior: ­

• Basic planning: picking and booking of venue, start looking at dresses, look into vendors, salons, caterers, etc. for pricing and availability. ­
• Set a budget, discuss with your parents, or fiance (depending on who’s helping to pay for the big day.) ­
• Draft guest list ­ If you plan on “shedding for the Wedding,” set and begin an exercise and/or diet plan for yourself. ­
• Pick the bridal party and ask your girls to be a part of your big day! ­
• Test any new hair cuts or colors you have been considering

6-­9 Months Prior: ­

• Mail out the Save­the­dates! ­
• Plan and get your engagement photos done ­
• Book hair and makeup appointments for you and your bridal party (At Jenniffer’s of course!) at least 6 months prior, but even a year before is normal. ­
• If you are having one, your engagement party ­ Pick your wedding dress and make it official! ­
• Book honeymoon hotels, any reservations, or flights ­
• Pick an officiant ­
• Make a final guest list

4­-6 Months Prior: ­

• Finalize bridesmaids and groomsmen attire ­
• Cake testing and ordering ­
• Confirm all vendors and caterers ­
• Plan rehearsal dinner ­
• Register for your bridal shower gifts

2-4 Months Prior: ­

• Send out invitations for the wedding day! ­
• Make any final wedding day accessory choices ­
• Whiten your teeth with your dentist, or start your at home routine.

1 Month Prior: ­

• Apply for your marriage license 4­6 weeks prior to your wedding day ­
• Print out all the wedding ceremony programs and any other stationery ­
• Write and finalize your vows ­
• Bridal shower ­
• Hair and makeup trials (we suggest no less than a month prior)

1-­2 Weeks Prior: ­

• Bachelorette Party ­ Final dress fitting ­
• Final head count ­
• Finalize seating chart ­
• Get your hair trimmed and colored ­
• Don’t forget about the future hubby, get his hair all trimmed

48 Hours Prior: ­

• Fit in your manicure and pedicure for flawless nails! ­
• Get your spray tan about 2­4 days before the wedding ­
• Pack a wedding day bag with any accessories you may need, emergency beauty tools, etc.

Day before: ­

• Rehearsal dinner ­
• Get plenty of rest and drink plenty of water to keep your skin healthy and prevent under eye bags

Day of the Wedding: ­

• Make sure to wake up bright and early ­
• Be on time to all your hair and makeup appointments ­
• Don’t forget to eat and stay hydrated ­
• Stay relaxed ­
• Get married and live happily ever after!

Happy Wedding Planning!

By: Sara Ohler Bridal Coordinator; Jennifferandcobridal@gmail.com