How to plan a wedding in 3 months or less

by Greg Johnson · View Comments

While looking through some of the popular wedding sites, you’ll find a lot of advice about the time needed to plan a wedding. I also came across a poll that showed that over half of the couples surveyed began planning their weddings 12-18 months in advance.

But I was really surprised to learn that nearly 25% of couples do it in 3-6 months or less.

Of course, a lot depends on the size and scope of the wedding, and how disciplined you are when it comes to meeting deadlines and getting things done. I’ve worked with both types of individuals.

But for those of you who think you’re running behind, take heart. Here is some advice from a two couples that did plan their wedding in three months or less, as well as some good tips on the subject from a wedding planning professional.

Couple plans the perfect wedding in just three months …

Again, everyone – from the pricey florist in the famous flower market in Manhattan to the neighborhood florist in Brooklyn, where I live – was willing to work with my short timeline …

A 15-Step Guide to Planning Your Wedding in Four Weeks or Less …

Wedding planning isn’t just for girls, unless you’re both girls. Then one of you has to suck it up and do it. In my case, my now-husband arranged for the minister, the flowers, the cake, the hotel for guests, and a bunch of other stuff. …. But that’s a JOB. That’s not life, or love. We could have had a nine-months-in-planning wedding, but I wouldn’t have enjoyed it. I would have been worrying that each footstep wouldn’t adhere to my strict timeline …

Wedding Planning : How to Plan a Wedding in 3 Months

Discover how to have the best wedding with only three months of planning with advice from a professional wedding planner in this free video on wedding planning …