by Kimberley Heit

Created on: July 07, 2008   Last Updated: December 28, 2011

Planning a wedding in one month can be a challenging and stressful task. There are however many tips and tricks that can help you effectively manage the time. This article looks at advice on how to plan a wedding in one month.

If you need to plan a wedding in one month it helps to be highly organized and decisive. You don't have the luxury of spending 3 days deciding between off white or ivory. It is highly advisable that you clear anything unnecessary from your schedule and make the task your top priority for the month. Also remember to delegate tasks to anyone who can help like your groom, your mother, mother in law and bridesmaids.

When making initial enquires do so quickly via the phone or Internet, only go and visit suppliers that you know are available and that you are very keen on. The following is a list of advice specific to each task:

Legal paperwork

One of the first things you need to organize is the legal paperwork. Many countries and states require you to lodge your intention to marry a certain time frame before the ceremony date. In some places this is no less then 30 days so if you want your union to be legal get to the registry office pronto.

Ceremony and reception venues

These can prove the most difficult to book in a short time frame. If you have been a member of a church for many years they might be able to fit you in or phone around looking for cancellations. Also consider having your wedding on a weekday rather then a Saturday or Sunday because many venues are booked over 12 months in advance for the weekend. If you know someone with a large property consider hiring a marquee and a catering company.

Wedding apparel

Unless you personally know someone who will put in many late nights to tailor your dress then you are going to have to buy or hire one straight off the rack. Most bridal boutiques require you to order your gown a minimum of two months in advance. Don't despair though these days it is quite popular to purchase a designer gown that looks gorgeous on you instead of a wedding specific dress. In Australia many girls who plan their wedding ages in advance still dream of buying a Collette Dinnigan dress rather then purchasing their dress from a bridal boutique. Menswear and basic bridesmaid's dresses are fairly quick and easy to hire. (As long as you pick attendants who can make themselves readily available to you for the month)

Photography and videography

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