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6 Month Wedding Planning Guide

With busy brides focusing on their career and other interests, sometimes wedding planning can be put on the back burner. Traditionally, 72% of all wedding planning is completed by the bride, so all inclusive packages and in-depth timelines can take the stress off a bit. Pippin Hill Farm & Venue located in Charlottesville, Virginia put together a 6 month planning guide, perfect for couples dreaming of a fall wedding this year! Pippin Hill Venue also offers an all inclusive Bespoke wedding package to help reduce planning pressures.

Pippin Hill’s Guide

6 Months

  • Determine Your Budget
  • Secure Your Vendors
  • Choose Your Dress
  • Book a Hotel Room Block for Guests
  • Secure Accommodations for the Wedding Party
  • Schedule Engagement Photoshoot

5 Months

  • Determine Your Guest List
  • Ask Wedding Party
  • Create Wedding Website
  • Send Your Save the Dates
  • Secure your Rehearsal Dinner Location

4 Months

  • Hire the Rest of Your Vendors
  • Get Your Wedding Rings

3 Months

  • Menu Tasting
  • Plan Your Honeymoon
  • Send the Invitations

2 Months

  • Party Time! Enjoy your shower and Bachelor/Bachelorette parties
  • Order Your Marriage License
  • Do a Hair & Makeup Trail

1 Month

  • Prepare for the Honeymoon
  • Confirm All the Details
  • Enjoy the Moment!

If you are planning a wedding in Roanoke Virginia, Richmond Virginia, Fredericksburg/Northern Virginia, The Shenandoah Valley, Coastal Virginia or in Charlottesville/ Lynchburg Va. we can help with your wedding planning and ideas.

The author: Natalie

Natalie is a Vinton, VA native currently pursuing a journalism degree at Virginia Tech. She loves planning, and has a specific interest in all things to do with weddings. In her free time she enjoys reading, journalism, and traveling. Her post-grad plans are to pursue a career in magazine writing and design.