Whether you have put off wedding planning until now, or are just wanting a shorter engagement. I am here to help you plan your Pocatello wedding in 6 months! As a Pocatello wedding photographer I have helped many couples with my experience in the wedding industry and recommended vendors. By breaking down wedding planning into a list of who to book and when, you will get to the alter quickly and with less stress!

6 Months Before

There is a lot to do 6 months before your wedding day! Some items are more urgent than others, so I will list these vendors in order of who to book first while you plan your Pocatello wedding in 6 months. If some of these vendors don’t apply to your wedding, then just skip on past to the next vendor on the list!

• Wedding Planner
  • Your wedding planner will help you save time and save money as your plan your wedding. Hire them at the beginning of your planning to help you through the entire process!
• Venue
  • Venues book out up to a year in advance, so with planning a wedding in just 6 months you will want to reach out to your preferred venues as soon as possible!
• Pocatello Wedding Photographer
  • Similar to venues, many wedding photographers book out their schedule about a year in advance. With that said, many photographers do not have frequent weekday weddings. So by having your wedding date on a weekday you will be more likely to book your preferred Pocatello wedding photographer!
• Officiant
  • Find you wedding officiant by asking friends who they know, by having a loved one ordained, or searching on wedding wire.

• Wedding Dress Shopping
  • Finding your dream dress takes time! Some brides find their wedding dress at the first boutique they visit, while others take months of shopping. In addition, you may need alterations which take months to complete.
• Catering
  • As you decide on the style of your reception reach out to your catering.
• Honeymoon Plans
  • Book your lodging and start making big plans for your honeymoon. Stay close to home with a Pocatello honeymoon with tons of outdoor activities and adventures!
• Florist
  • For many brides wedding flowers are a must! Reach out to local florists early on so that you can find the best florist for your wedding, as well as starting to design your bouquet.
• Hair & Makeup
  • Your wedding day hair and makeup may be an item that you feel confident in doing yourself, or having a friend do. However, if you are wanting to splurge on having a professional add to your beauty, be sure to book them in advance.

3 Months Before

• Accessories
  • As your wedding day approaches be sure to gather all of your accessories. Everything from shoes to heirloom jewelry. Gathering your bridal accessories a few months before your wedding will save you time and stress!

• Details Of Your Wedding
  • Finalize all of your wedding day plans about 3 months before your wedding. Contact your vendors to double check the dates, times and services they have on your account. As well as double checking all the little details that you are adding to your wedding day. This is a task that you can outsource to your wedding planner to save you time.

1 Month Before

• Solidify Your Timeline
  • Have a clear understanding of your wedding timeline and share it with your vendors. This is also a task that can be outsourced to your wedding planner, however you should definitely be in the conversation so that you too understand what the day will look like.

1 Week Before

• Wedding License
  • To plan your Pocatello wedding in 6 months and not get legally married would be a shame! Take the time to get your wedding license so that you marriage is legally binding.

Before you know it you will be walking down the aisle! Plan your Pocatello wedding in 6 months with this guide as a foundation. Add on other vendors as needed, and remember to reach out to them sooner rather than later. Check out some of my favorite Pocatello wedding vendors and reach out when you are ready to book your Pocatello wedding photographer.