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Frequently Asked Questions
Yay, you're engaged! Now it's time to start planning your wedding, from choosing the date and venue to all the delightful details that make your day one-of-a-kind. When should you start planning a wedding? It typically takes between six and 12 months to plan a wedding, but many couples plan their weddings more quickly, too. When you're ready to start planning your wedding, here are the first steps you'll take:
- Pick a wedding date. The most important decision you'll make in wedding planning is setting a date. You won't be able to book vendors or venues without a date in mind.
- Decide on your wedding style. Knowing your wedding style helps you narrow down all the decisions you'll be making. To pick your wedding style, take a look at the ideas on Etsy. You can filter by popular wedding styles to see different ideas and decide which one feels the most personal.
- Set a wedding budget. Once you've got a budget in mind, you can begin choosing decorations, favors, and special touches to personalize your wedding.
- Plan your ceremony and reception. As you plan your wedding on Etsy, we've split your day into ideas for the ceremony, reception, and beyond. Use these ideas as a wedding checklist to help you capture every opportunity for personalization and customization throughout your day.
- Shop for wedding attire. From minimalist wedding dress styles to "something blue" accessories, the shops on Etsy are standing by to make your wedding wardrobe worthy of this momentous occasion. Find inspiration for bridesmaid gowns, groomsmen attire, bridesmaid robes for getting ready, and so much more.
A wedding planning checklist can help you organize all your planning to-dos and ensure you don't miss any details. Adding a timeline to your wedding checklist ensures you purchase items on time so they arrive ahead of your big day. The exact to-dos on your wedding checklist may vary a bit based on how much time you have and whether you're planning a destination event or have any other special considerations.
In general, your wedding checklist will include must-have items like:
Your wedding checklist can include the vendors and shops you'll be working with to make your dream day a reality. It's easy to reach out to Etsy sellers with a message if you have questions about your items.
In general, your wedding checklist will include must-have items like:
- Wedding clothing including wedding gowns and outfits, wedding lingerie, men's wedding suits, and wedding jewelry
- Wedding stationery like save-the-dates, invitations, programs, menus, and thank you cards
- Wedding decorations for the ceremony, reception, and any pre- or post-wedding events like brunches and bridal showers
- Favors and gifts for guests and the wedding party
Your wedding checklist can include the vendors and shops you'll be working with to make your dream day a reality. It's easy to reach out to Etsy sellers with a message if you have questions about your items.
Planning a wedding on a budget is easy when you shop directly from makers, and Etsy makes it simple to connect with these sellers and request custom items in every price range. Shops on Etsy are packed with budget wedding ideas to make your wedding day extra-special, from simple personalized wedding favors to digital wedding invitation templates for DIY brides. Use these tips to plan a wedding on a budget:
- Prioritize your budget. Decide with your partner what your top priorities are for your wedding day, and plan to use a little more budget on those items.
- Look for personalization opportunities. Shops on Etsy offer personalization, often at no additional charge. These small customized moments make a big impact and are sure to catch your guests' attention.
- Think small. Slightly smaller guest lists can mean less invitations, favors, table decor, and more. Each of these things can still feel super personal and custom when you shop on Etsy.
Picking your wedding theme is one of the first steps in planning a wedding. Your wedding style will set the tone for your special day and may be inspired by the venue, the season, or the ambiance you hope to create at your event. Wedding color palettes are often inspired by your wedding theme, like soft greens and muted lavender for a spring garden affair and rich rust tones with pops of gold for a fall wedding theme.
Follow these steps to choose a wedding theme:
No matter which wedding theme you choose, you'll find all the decor and details you need to make your dream day a reality on Etsy. Shopping for your wedding directly from independent sellers means you can request customizations and special orders to perfectly match your wedding theme.
Follow these steps to choose a wedding theme:
- Reflect on your personal style. Are you classic, modern, or maybe somewhere in between?
- Explore popular wedding styles. Choose from different popular wedding styles on this page to see more wedding ideas inspired by that style, like boho weddings, rustic weddings, or minimalist weddings.
- Choose Favorite wedding ideas. Start saving Favorites as you plan your wedding on Etsy. On this page, each time you select a favorite item, you'll see more items like it. This can help you build a Collection of items inspired by your wedding theme.
No matter which wedding theme you choose, you'll find all the decor and details you need to make your dream day a reality on Etsy. Shopping for your wedding directly from independent sellers means you can request customizations and special orders to perfectly match your wedding theme.