If I Had to Plan a Wedding in 6 Months, I’d Do This

Can you really plan a wedding in six months? As someone who took two years to plan her wedding, I am here to tell you that a shorter timeline might actually be your biggest advantage. In this episode, we're breaking down the pre-wedding "flight check" — the foundational conversations you need to have with your partner before you book a single venue — and the three things you should intentionally skip to protect your peace. We cover how to figure out how you want to feel on your wedding day, how to set non-negotiables as a couple, how to draw hard lines around your budget and guest count, and why establishing relationship ground rules early will save you from wedding planning taking over your entire life. Plus: why you should seriously consider a wedding planner, and the three things you have full permission to skip entirely. Whether you're a 2025 or 2026 bride feeling the crunch, this one's for you. ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 — Why a 6-month wedding timeline might actually be better 2:58 — How do you want to feel on your wedding day? 5:41 — Defining your non-negotiables 7:59 — Setting hard boundaries around budget & guest count 10:09 — Wedding planning protocol & relationship ground rules 12:42 — Why slowing down first matters 13:21 — Who handles what: Planner vs. coordinator vs. family vs. DIY 16:46 — Skip #1: Wedding favors 17:09 — Skip #2: DIY stationery & décor that doesn't photograph 17:57 — Skip #3: The second outfit change 19:58 — Recap: Slow down to speed up 20:49 — What's coming next week