• Determine your budget. Remember to factor in travel expenses, such as lodging and transportation.
• Choose your season for a South County wedding.
• If possible, schedule a scouting trip.
• Create the guest list.
• Choose the wedding party.
• Request our wedding planner.

EIGHT TO TEN MONTHS OUT:

• Select vendors for flowers and decor, photo and video, transportation, catering and entertainment.
• Choose an officiant.
• Buy a gown.
• Send save-the-dates.
• Register for gifts or create a honeymoon registry.

SIX TO EIGHT MONTHS OUT:

• Research group excursions; plan one per day.
• Research accommodations for guests and reserve a block of rooms.
• Select attendant attire.
• Launch your wedding website.

FOUR TO SIX MONTHS OUT:

• Order invitations.
• Finalize florals, décor, rentals and cake.
• Launch your wedding website.
• Apply for a marriage license.

TWO TO FOUR MONTHS OUT:

• Send invitations and a schedule of group events.
• Plan the welcome party and rehearsal dinner.
• Finalize menus.
• Confirm the hair-and-makeup trial and day-of-appointments.
• Schedule dress fittings.

ONE MONTH OUT:

• Write vows.
• Choose welcome-bag goodies, guest favors and gifts for the wedding party.
• Create a timeline.
• Finalize ceremony programs and other stationery and signs.
• Nail down the playlist with the DJ.
• Ship items in advance to avoid holdups at customs.

ON ARRIVAL:

• Meet with your officiant to review the timeline, event spaces and ceremony.
• Arrange for your gown to be steamed.
• Distribute welcome bags to your guests’ rooms.

THE WEDDING DAY:

• All done — start your happily ever after!

Contact us at info@southcountyri.com for help planning your South County wedding.