Month 1 Getting Things Ready

Now that you've chosen a date and Bishop Farm as your location it's time to start making plans. You need to learn the basics.

Make a budget first. Talk about it with your partner and anyone else who helped. How much money you have will affect a lot of other choices. The Knot says that the average wedding in the U.S. costs about $30 000 but it doesn't have to cost that much.

Months 2–4 Building Your Dream Team

Now that the logistics are in place you should focus on finding the right group of experts to help you make your vision a reality.

Begin making reservations with important vendors like a band or DJ a photographer a florist and a caterer. You can see now how Pinterest has helped you and hurt you at the same time. Breathe deeply. Think about how you want your wedding to be. Outdated? What's new? This will help you pick your suppliers.

Month 5–7 The Details Matter

It's the little things that make weddings special and memorable. At this point planning goes from being useful to being emotional and visual.

It's time to choose what you'll wear to the wedding. This is an important part of your planning. Start looking for styles that work with the Bishop Farm setting. And not just the dress for your wedding. Think about what your partner the bridal party and even the little things like ties and shoes will wear that will tie the theme together.

Months 2–4 Building Your Dream Team

Now that the logistics are in place you should focus on finding the right group of experts to help you make your vision a reality.

Begin making reservations with important vendors like a band or DJ a photographer a florist and a caterer. You can see now how Pinterest has helped you and hurt you at the same time. Breathe deeply. Think about how you want your wedding to be. Outdated? What's new? This will help you pick your suppliers.

Month 5–7 The Details Matter

It's the little things that make weddings special and memorable. At this point planning goes from being useful to being emotional and visual.

It's time to choose what you'll wear to the wedding. This is an important part of your planning. Start looking for styles that work with the Bishop Farm setting. And not just the dress for your wedding. Think about what your partner the bridal party and even the little things like ties and shoes will wear that will tie the theme together.

Around month 6 send out "Save the Dates." This gives people a lot of time to write it down in their calendars. Consider making invitations that fit with the rustic look of Bishop Farm.

Check out the decorations. You can get ideas for flower arrangements color schemes and other unique touches like ceremony arches or photo booths when you walk around Bishop Farm. Remember that the best decorator at Bishop Farm is nature.

You're getting close to the time when details matter. These can be some of the best times because your plans are starting to come together.

Make sure your menu is right by talking to the caterer. Think about seasonal foods fruits and vegetables that are grown nearby can be the main part of your meal. Make sure you have vegetarian and vegan options and think about any dietary restrictions. Pick your drinks as well make sure they match the mood whether they are alcoholic or not.

Make sure your guests have a place to stay that is safe. Bishop Farm might have rooms available or know of nearby places to stay. Get group rates for your guests.

Write down the things you want to do for fun. What will get people dancing all night? Check that your band or DJ has the right gear and knows what kind of music you like.

It's all about getting everything ready in the last few months. It's time to check off the last items on your list.

A few days before the big day make plans for your rehearsal. This walkthrough will help you calm down and fix any last minute issues.

Talk to all of your vendors. Set the time for the big day including when hair and makeup will start and when the last goodbyes and send offs will happen.

Bring a kit for the day of the wedding! Bring things you need like a sewing kit a first aid kit snacks water comfy shoes for dancing and your favorite lip gloss.

Trust that all of your planning over the past year will result in a party that everyone will remember. The little things that happen that make everyone happy not just the perfectly arranged centerpieces are often the best parts of a wedding.

Planning a wedding is a lot of work but with a detailed plan and the beautiful setting of Bishop Farm your wedding will be one to remember. Keep this guide close by trust your gut and enjoy every step of the way from getting engaged to saying "I do."

As you begin the next chapter of your life together remember these tips and be ready to show your love and commitment for each other on this special day. Happy planning!