help i havent started planning and it's in four months

No problem at all — that’s exactly what a wedding planner is for! Hiring one would be a great move at this stage. The first priority is to book your celebrant and register your marriage, then we can move on to securing a venue — after that, everything else naturally falls into place. Depending on your location, venue availability might be a little limited, but there will always be great options we can work with!

Hope thats helps, feel free to reach out directly if you need to

Claire Victoria Wedding Design xx

Don’t worry, magic can happen in four months. I have seen (and planned) extraordinary weddings come to life in even less time. Once you focus on what truly matters: love, experience, and emotion. Everything begins to flow effortlessly. You will be amazed at how quickly beauty unfolds when guided with intention. Just start planning ASAP and find the right vendors and suppliers to assit.

Hi Lovely, 

Four months is absolutely fine, just bear in mind you'll have to make decisions and not change things too much, so just go with your gut in deciding on vendors and theming. Once you have your venue, lean on the venue to select preferred vendors that know the location/venue.

Easy Weddings ap has a lot of vendors as well, and if you can join some local Facebook Bridal groups, where you can post for advice or reccomendations. For example: photographers/celebrants/hair and make up vendors who are available for your dates. 

Lean on a planner or coordinator to assist with wedding admin and management, as well as the layout plans, run sheets and timelines. 

I hope this helps?

Thanks

The Heart & Soul Team

Hi darl,

Based on the limited info here, I suggested:

If budget ain't an issue, then find the professionals to help

If time ain't an issue, but budget is, DIY as much as you can. Such as flowers, decorations, printing elements, etc. You can even work the runsheet with the venue or your photographer, you can get a sample runsheet from them.

If time and budget are both stopping you on your wedding planning journey

Prioritize the wedding needs (your needs) and give up the bottom tier if run over your budget. 

Below is my order based on the experience, you might have a different order that suits your circumstances 

1. time and location

2. food and beverage (unless the venue has no catering services or you want to bring an external caterer, usually it comes with venue services) 

3. wedding celebrant 

4. wedding documentary - either photographer, videographer, content creator etc, whoever can document your wedding

5. wedding entertainment - which I think is a big part, unless it's an elopement 

6. wedding outfit - include the attire, HMUA etc

7. wedding decorations - including flowers, decors and details.

8. anything else related to your wedding runsheet / formalities

* Here is the catch, if you book / pay a photographer, you might have to think about your makeups, your outfit and the how the room looks like, even those items are at the lower tier. All the wedding elements are related to create the mood, experiences and memories. 

Hope this helps, if you are still confused or stressed about the planning, feel free to contact us. 

www.fablestudioco.com.au   |    info@fablestudioco.com.au

All the best of your wedding planning journey and you will be alright! Trust me!

Wendy from Fable xx

The good news is you’ve already ticked off one of the biggest pieces, your venue and date. That’s a great start! With four months to go, you still have time to plan a beautiful and well-organised wedding; it just takes focus and clear priorities.

Here’s what I’d recommend next:

1. Secure your key vendors – your photographer, celebrant, caterer, and entertainment should be top of the list.
2. Finalise your guest list and send invitations – this will help with catering numbers, seating, and logistics.
3. Start on your styling vision – think about the overall feel and colours you’d like, and create a reference board to keep decisions cohesive.
4. Create a simple timeline – note payment due dates, vendor meetings, and decision deadlines. It helps keep things clear and manageable.

If at any point it starts to feel overwhelming, it’s worth bringing in a wedding planner, even just for partial planning or coordination. A planner can help fast-track decisions, manage vendors, and ensure nothing slips through the cracks so you can actually enjoy the lead-up.

It’s all about structure and support from here.

That's okay!  Choose a venue with an all inclusive package.  I'm not sure where you are, or where you're getting married, but we do lots of last minute weddings and have a whole team on hand to make the magic happen for you.  Check out our listing - South Pacific Bridal - we're in Cairns and do amazing destination weddings that are super simple and lots of fun.  Feel free to email me on sherie@spb.com.au :)

Deep breath, lovely — you’ve got this ??

Four months might sound tight, but with the right plan (and the right people), it’s absolutely possible to create a day that’s meaningful, beautiful, stress-free & all about you two lovers.

Here’s how I’d start:

 1. Lock in your key vendors first.

Your venue, celebrant, photographer, and planner/stylist are your anchors — once these are confirmed, everything else can flow around them.

2. Decide on your overall vision.

Think about the feeling you want your guests to experience — romantic and timeless, relaxed and coastal, moody and modern — your style will guide every decision.

 3. Simplify wherever you can.

Choose trusted suppliers who can handle multiple elements (for example, planning + florals + styling = instant stress relief).

 4. Focus on the heart, not the hustle.

Remember — your day is about celebrating love, not logistics. Stay grounded in what truly matters, and let the rest fall into place.

You don’t need a year to create something beautiful — just clarity, creativity, and a little support from your team of professionals. .

You’ve got this — and it’s going to be magic. 

Hey lovely! First—breathe. ??
You’re not alone, and it is 100% still possible to plan a beautiful wedding in four months!

Here’s what I recommend to get started quickly and stay on track:

? 1. Lock in the non-negotiables first

• Venue / ceremony location
• Celebrant/officiant
• Photographer (they book out fast!)
• Catering (if not included with venue)

? 2. Create a simple planning timeline
Instead of trying to do everything at once, break it into weeks (e.g. this week = venue, next week = dress + photographer, etc.). Small steps = big progress.

? 3. Be willing to simplify where needed
Shorter guest list, fewer DIY projects, or using vendor packages can save time and stress.

? 4. Communicate with vendors honestly
Tell them your timeline—many are used to shorter turnarounds and can offer streamlined options!

? 5. Ask for help (friends, family… or a planner!)
A wedding planner or coordinator can help you fast-track decisions and avoid overwhelm, especially with a tighter timeline.

?? The good news? Weddings planned in shorter timeframes can actually be LESS stressful—because you make decisions quickly and go with your gut!

If you looking for professional support, send me a message!

You’ve got this!

Hey lovely..  deep breath! You’d be surprised how many couples are exactly where you are right now (and still end up with the dreamiest day). Four months is tight, but it’s absolutely doable with the right plan.

Here’s where to start:

Lock the non-negotiables first: venue, catering, celebrant, and photographer — those anchor everything else.

Then layer the magic: styling, florals, signage, music, and those beautiful personal touches that make it you.

Get help if you can: a wedding planner (hi ??) can save you hours of stress and a few rookie mistakes. We live for timelines, vendor wrangling, and turning chaos into champagne.

And remember: it’s supposed to feel fun. You’re planning a celebration of love — not a corporate conference.

If you want a little clarity boost, we’ve got free checklists and planning tools over at vowsthenvodka.com.au — or just slide into our DMs for a chat. We’ve got you