Why We Start Month-Of Coordination Three Months Before Your Wedding

When couples hear the phrase “month-of coordination,” it’s natural to assume that we swoop in about four weeks before the big day, wave our magic wand, and make everything perfect. While that sounds dreamy, in reality, the most seamless wedding days happen because the coordination process begins three months before you walk down the aisle.

Here’s why that extra time is essential for a stress-free, beautiful celebration.

1. It’s Not Just About the Wedding Day — It’s About the Weeks Leading Up To It

The month of your wedding is often the busiest, most emotional time of your engagement. Last-minute RSVPs roll in, vendor balances are due, seating charts are finalized, and a million tiny details need decisions.

By starting three months out, we can:

• Review every contract to confirm services and arrival times.

• Identify any missing pieces (like extra chairs for your ceremony or power access for your DJ).

• Begin creating a realistic, hour-by-hour wedding day timeline.

This early start gives us the space to problem-solve before it becomes panic-solving.

2. We Need Time to Connect with Your Vendors

Your wedding is a team effort, and your vendors are key players. We spend the first few weeks:

• Reaching out to every vendor to introduce ourselves.

• Confirming logistical details and preferences.

• Addressing questions they might not think to ask you directly.

This ensures that by the time your wedding day arrives, everyone knows exactly who to contact, where to be, and what’s expected — without pulling you away from hair and makeup to handle it.

3. Timelines Take Time to Perfect

A wedding day timeline isn’t just “ceremony at 4:00, dinner at 6:00.” It’s a detailed, minute-by-minute plan that accounts for:

• Hair & makeup schedules.

• Photography lighting and location changes.

• Vendor arrival and setup times.

• Special moments like first looks, speeches, and sunset photos.

Starting early allows us to refine the flow with you, your photographer, your DJ, and your caterer so everything feels natural — not rushed.

4. It Gives You a Chance to Fully Let Go

One of the best parts of starting early is that you get to mentally hand over the reins weeks before the wedding.

By the time the “official month” arrives, you’re already in the rhythm of letting us handle the to-dos, which means you can focus on savoring your engagement instead of triple-checking vendor invoices at midnight.

5. Surprises Happen — and We’re Ready for Them

Weddings are beautiful, but they’re also unpredictable. Guests change meal selections, weather forecasts shift, and sometimes, unexpected family dynamics come into play.

By starting three months out, we’ve already built a relationship with you and your vendors, so we can quickly pivot without disrupting the flow of your day.

The Bottom Line

At Blush and Belle Weddings, our goal is to make your wedding day feel effortless. The extra two months before the “month of” aren’t just a cushion — they’re the foundation for a smooth, joyful celebration.

So while we call it month-of coordination, think of it as a three-month runway to the most beautiful day of your life.

Xoxo,

The Blush and Belle Team