Is Two and a Half Months Enough Time to Plan a Wedding?

Hello and congratulations on your upcoming wedding and also with reconciling with your parents.

It will be hard for you, but it seems like you already have everything under control. The only suggestion that I have is that you make a list of everything that you want done for your wedding, if you haven't done so already, and check things off as you go.

I hope this works out for you but you might have to search for a caterer who will do it in such short notice. Many of them require to have so much time in advance. You might have to sacrifice some things, including your wedding date, but as long as the day is special for you it shouldn't matter.

Absolutely!! You can pull it off. Just make sure to make lists but be aware some small compromises may be needed! I think you'll be able to achieve your ideal wedding.

Best of Luck!

You can pull it off....just think positive and get as many people as you can to help you out. I agree with the first poster you have to create a TO DO List and be very organized at this point!

Please let us know how everything works out for you.

I think you can definitely do it-- just be prepared to only be thinking wedding for the next couple months! Good luck!

Congrats to you and yes, you can do it, just make a list like the pp have said. BUT, I don't understand why the wedding plans had to stop, ok, you had a fight with your parents that were financing it, but that shouldn't have stopped you from moving forward, pay for it yourselves, maybe you wouldn't have had every dream of yours fulfilled but you still could have had a wedding and IMO, the most important part of ANY wedding is getting married to the one you love, nothing else really matters. Good luck to you!

Yes, you can def do it!!! A friend of mine ended up planning her wedding in 2 weeks (long story) but with the exception of having to send e-vites you would have never known. Her wedding was actually one of the best I've ever been to and everything looked wonderful just like she had been planning it for months!I think the hardest part is finding the ceremony and reception location once you have that you're good to go. I think it's a common misconception that weddings need to take years/months to plan. Obviously the more time you have to work with the less stressed and rushed you will be but 2 1/2 months should be fine. GOOD LUCK

Why such the rush if I may ask? Makes for a more stressful affair.

You should be fine in planning a wedding in that time. I would suggest that when you book one vendor and still need another, ask if the vendors you have booked have a referral list. If they do, they usually have experience working with those particular vendors, and may even provide you a discount for booking with them. Also, a good photographer will also have plenty of time to do an engagement/bridal session and have images ready for your wedding in that time frame.

Good luck! I know it will be beautiful and you will have the time of your life =)

Yes, you can definately do it... My mother planned my sisters wedding in a month (announced their engagement over thanksgiving and wanted to be married New Years Eve--which is difficult to find a venue for!)

You may have to compromise on certain venues or vendors that you want...but there is always someone out there that can work with you. I plan company events on a regular basis with less than a month's notice-- some of those events require a venue/caterer/DJ, etc. and it can be done.

Just get organized and get help! As far as BM dresses, you will need to use a national chain store or catalog order the correct sizes for them-- I'd go with a standard type dress that doesnt need to be altered because that could be cutting it close...

Good luck!

Of course it's possible! You just don't have as much time to dally and need to make decisions. Consider hiring a coordinator as they will help keep your stress level managable! Actually, in some ways it's easier to plan on shorter notice unless there are specifics that prevent you from having what you want.

My best to you!

Depends on your personality. If you worry and obsess over every detail, then probably not. If you are decisive and don't have to clear every decision with your fiance, your mom, his mom, your aunt Gladys, the neighbors, the neighbor's dog, etc.

Depending on budget and your resourcefulness, you might consider hiring a wedding coordinator. They'll be able to eliminate a lot of wasted effort and recommend good vendors.

My only concern will be your invitations. 2 1/2 months seems like a job for doing your own invitations but you mentioned you are ordering them by Sunday...what is the turnaround time for having them processed and delivered?

Out of town bridesmaids shouldn't have a problem. A local wedding dress shop where they live should be happy to take their measurements and fax them or email them to the bridal shop or seamstress where you making your purchases. Your shop should offer to have a seamstress on standby when the girls get to town to do any last minute alterations. This is how professional bridal shops operate. Of course, in the short time span, your plans can be accomplished, be sure to mail your invites in time and have your head counts correct for your venue/caterer. Again, a wedding planner would really be a great help in your situation. Call me if I can be of help to you, with email and phone and internet live meetings, most things can be accomplished without having to have person to person meetings. Vernell

Congrats on reconciling with your parents and moving full steam ahead with your weddig plans.

You can definitely pull it off, but it is going to be a lot of work. Make lists and be on top of things. If you feel yourself in a pinch or need extra advice feel free to contact me! Funny thing is, this type of thing happens all the time and there is always a professional who is willing to pitch in if you start to feel overwhelmed.

Good Luck!

I think you can do it. My wedding is the beginning of October and we didn't start pulling things together until this last week.

You can absolutely pull it off and with style and grace. Don't be afraid to ask friends and family to help or hire a coordinator to help you tie up the loose ends. Breathe and be confident, it sounds like you have everything under control. Be open to change if necessary and just remember it is about you and your fiance. Have a wonderful wedding day and a happy and successful marriage.

You can definitley pull it off.

CONGRATS!!!!! IM SURE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO PLAN EVERYTHING IN TIME.. GOOD LUCK

I wish you the best of luck with that!!! I personally could not do it. I gave myself 6 months and am still freaking out! lol. I'm sure you will be able to pull it off just remember to breathe...lol CONGRATS!