Wedding Planning in Montreal: A Simple Step by Step Guide
WEDDING PLANNING IN MONTREAL: A SIMPLE GUIDE
Firstly, let us extend our heartfelt congratulations on your engagement! But we get it. Now that the initial surprise has subsided and you have received countless well-wishes, the reality of the situation is starting to sink in. You have to plan a wedding.
But don’t listen to the blogs and social media guru’s online. It doesn’t have to be a nightmare, or expensive. Because while organizing a wedding in Montreal can be quite challenging because of the numerous intricate details to consider, it is doable without stress and anxiety. It can even be fun!
So let us help you answer the biggest question: Where should you start?
PICK A DATE
No progress can be made until you determine when the event will take place. It's advisable to choose a date that allows ample time to meet with all necessary vendors and make informed choices.
Rushing due to lack of time should be avoided, while ensuring that your desired vendors are available. Starting the planning process well in advance increases the likelihood of securing your preferred individuals. This aspect holds great significance since the right or wrong people can significantly impact the success of your special day.
FIND THE RIGHT WEDDING VENDORS
It is advisable to prioritize the categories of vendors that need to be booked first. Some vendors have limited availability and can only accommodate a certain number of clients per day, sometimes only one.
Therefore, it is important to secure their services early on. Your top priority as we just mentioned should be the venue. And if you plan to have the ceremony at a different location, such as a church, you should also place them at the top of the list.
Apply the same principle to other vendors who can only book one wedding per day, such as the photographer, DJ, and officiant.
If you have a preference for a specific individual due to their exceptional work at a friend's wedding, for example, it is crucial to prioritize their booking.
The sooner you can check off these services from your list, the better your chances of securing the vendors you desire.
TOP MONTREAL WEDDING VENDORS
Over the years, we have had the pleasure of working with some of the best wedding vendors in Montreal. We stand by the quality of their work, their attention to detail, and their customer service-oriented approach to doing business. Working with any of these individuals will make your wedding planning considerably easier.
BEST QUEBEC WEDDING DJ’s
BEST MONTREAL WEDDING MASTER OF CEREMONIES (MC)
BEST MONTREAL WEDDING FLORIST
BEST MONTREAL WEDDING MAKEUP ARTIST’S
DO YOU NEED A WEDDING PLANNER
The necessity of assistance in planning a wedding varies depending on the scale of the event, and how work you want to put into the wedding planning youself.
For a small and straightforward ceremony and reception, you can definitely handle the preparations on your own. However, as the size of the wedding increases, it becomes more advantageous to enlist the help of an expert. A wedding planner can save you valuable time and preserve your sanity, reducing stress and enhancing the overall enjoyment of the experience.
By understanding your preferences, a planner can recommend suitable vendors, sparing you the need to contact multiple sources, leave messages, schedule appointments, and so on.
And if you reside in a different city from where the wedding will take place, a wedding planner becomes even more valuable. Coordinating appointments around your availability to travel can be a logistical nightmare. A wedding planner can handle all the legwork on your behalf, and you can schedule video-conference calls with the short-listed vendors recommended by the planner to have preliminary discussions before making the trip.
SCHEDULING THE DAY
After a few months have passed, and you have successfully arranged your date, secured the venue(s), and finalized all the vendors. It is now time to develop the schedule for the event. It is recommended to arrange a meeting with your photographer to assist you in this aspect, as they will be present throughout the entire day.
During pre-wedding meetings with our clients we typically discuss the following timeline with the couple (click link below).
Everything revolves around the start time for the ceremony. Working from that point backwards will tell you roughly when the photographer should start (always taking travel time into account).
YOU’RE READY TO GET MARRIED
And there you go! Your wedding should be a joyful occasion, and it will be if you organize it well. Additionally, remember not to go through it alone. You likely have a few family members or friends who would be thrilled to assist you in planning your special day. Allow them to lend a hand, without letting them take control.
Just remember, it's your day, not theirs. If you start feeling overwhelmed, take a moment to read this article on minimizing wedding planning stress here.
If you would like to speak with us about being your photographer, please contact us. We would be happy to answer any questions you have.
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