Feb 18, 2023
Wedding planning can be incredibly overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be! Here’s a general timeline to assist in planning your perfect day
12-15 months before the wedding:
Set a budget
Start venue hunting with a wedding season in mind
A Simple Affair is the most customizable, affordable and flexible wedding venue in town!
Start the guest list
Choose a date based on venue availability
Hire a wedding planner (optional)
We love Ember & Stone Events, P3 Events and Simply Elegant by Diana Dorsey!
Choose a wedding party
Begin dress shopping
Start researching photographers, videographers, and DJs
Some of our favorite photographers are Dani Sork Photography, HoneyFire Photography, Anthony Constantine Photography and Two Mermaids Photography!
For videographers, we recommend The Combs Creative and Lomax Wedding Films
For DJs, look into Pure Energy Productions, All In One Events and Push Play Entertainment!
Begin researching florists and caterers
For florists, we adore working with Flowers By Michelle, Bloomingbelles, Clover And Stem, and Mauloa Floral Design
For caterers, if you decide to bring in your own outside catering (which is allowed at A Simple Affair), we recommend Irresistible Catering, Boyle & Co., and Masterpiece Cuisine!
Research and book transportation
King Of Coaches LLC is an amazing party bus company!
Research and book a wedding night hotel
Some hotels near the venue are Red Rock Hotel, Suncoast Hotel, JW Marriott, and Elements Hotel
9-12 months before the wedding:
Finalize the guest list
Send out save-the-dates
Choose and book a florist
Choose and book a caterer
Choose and book a photographer and videographer
Choose and book a musician or DJ
Choose and book transportation
Choose and book a wedding night hotel
Start thinking about the menu and drinks
6-9 months before the wedding:
Order the wedding dress and accessories
Celebrations Bridal is an amazing bridal shop in town!
Order bridesmaids' dresses
Choose and order wedding favors
Choose and order wedding invitations
Choose and order wedding cake
Las Vegas Custom Cakes, Sons of Cakery and Cakes On The Move are all great bakers!
Book hair and makeup artists
Finalize the wedding ceremony details
Plan the honeymoon
3-6 months before the wedding:
Mail out the invitations
Meet with the wedding planner to review the timeline and final details
Finalize the seating chart
Plan the rehearsal dinner
Choose and book wedding-day beauty appointments
Start writing your vows
1-3 months before the wedding:
Finalize the menu and drinks
Confirm all vendor details
Choose and buy wedding rings
Finalize the wedding ceremony details
Have final dress fitting
Finalize the honeymoon plans
1 month before the wedding:
Confirm all vendor details
Finalize the seating chart
Create a wedding day timeline
Have the rehearsal dinner
Give final headcount to the caterer
Pack for the honeymoon
2 weeks before the wedding:
Confirm final details with all vendors
Rehearse the ceremony
Get final hair and makeup trial
1 week before the wedding:
Pick up the wedding dress and any rentals
Finalize the wedding day timeline with the wedding planner and vendors
Give the final payment to vendors
The week of the wedding:
Enjoy the rehearsal dinner
Have the wedding ceremony
Have the reception
Go on the honeymoon!
Please note that this is a general wedding planning timeline and may not apply to every wedding. Be sure to adjust the timeline to fit your specific needs and schedule, but most of all, have fun! You don't get to plan a big event like this very often, so make the most of it and don't hesitate to ask your wedding professionals for assistance if needed! Happy planning everyone!