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While there are some things you can do a few weeks or days before your wedding, many others require months of preparation. Starting early will alleviate some of your stress and let you enjoy getting ready for your big day.

Keep reading to discover four things you need to start working on well before your wedding.

Determining Your Budget

Go ahead and figure out how much you can spend well in advance. You can do this on your own, use guides, or find a wedding cost estimator. Knowing how much you can pay for everything will make it easier to buy your dress, book the location of the wedding and reception, and purchase anything else you need. Don’t forget to budget for the honeymoon and after-rehearsal dinner.

Decorations (Especially if You’re DIY-ing)

Start working on your decorations several months before your wedding. This is especially important if you’re planning on making them yourself.

Start by searching online for ideas. Pinterest is a good platform to use. You’ll get tons of ideas and can easily organize and save them. Once you’ve decided on the décor, go ahead and start making it or hire someone to do it for you.

Significant Beauty Procedures

Make appointments for significant beauty treatments well in advance. This can include straightening teeth, plastic surgery, and acne treatments.

If you plan to have plastic surgery, it’s best to go ahead and schedule it at least six months before your wedding date since it can take weeks to completely heal. Start long-term treatments for acne several months ahead of time to give your skin plenty of time to respond.

If you don’t have the time or resources for traditional braces, there are alternatives that can still straighten your teeth in time for the wedding.

Researching and Booking Specialists and Staff

Research photographers, caterers and florists several months before the wedding. You also need to find your venue, and hire a DJ, and any other additional services you may want.  They tend to book up quickly, so it’s best to decide who you want to hire early. Most people will want you to put down a deposit, so prepare financially to do so.

Planning for a wedding is exciting, but it’s also a lot of work. The best way to make sure you enjoy your special day is to start preparing early. By giving yourself ample time to get ready, you’ll cut down on stress and be less likely to feel rushed to get everything done at the last minute. This will help you devote your time and attention to your family, friends and future spouse.

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