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First: build the foundation
- Set a comfortable budget
- Estimate guest count
- Choose top priorities
- Discuss season and preferred dates
- Build a venue shortlist
- Decide whether you want a planner
Book the vendors with limited dates
- Venue
- Planner or coordinator
- Photographer
- Videographer
- Caterer and bar if not included
- DJ, band or entertainment
Build the look and guest experience
- Florist and design
- Rentals and lighting
- Attire
- Hair and makeup
- Cake and desserts
- Stationery
- Transportation and lodging
Two to three months out
- Finalize invitations and RSVPs
- Confirm ceremony details
- Plan seating approach
- Review vendor timelines
- Confirm menu and bar
- Schedule final fittings
- Prepare photo-family list
Wedding month and week
- Finalize guest count
- Confirm vendor arrival times
- Watch the weather plan
- Prepare payments and tips
- Pack details for photography
- Delegate gifts, cards and décor pickup
- Protect time to sleep, eat and enjoy the week
Portland wedding planning FAQ
What should we book first for a Portland wedding?
The venue usually comes first because it establishes the date and affects many other vendor decisions. A full-service planner may be hired before the venue if you want help with the search.