Wedding in Poland - The 12-Month Wedding Planning Timeline

• Choose ceremony type: concordat wedding in Poland, church wedding in Poland, civil wedding in Poland, symbolic wedding in Poland
• Prepare more or less number of wedding guests. 
• Determine wedding budget 
• Hire Wedding Planner - if, of course if this is taken into account 
• Draw up the concept and scenario of the ceremony and make decisions about color characteristics. 
• Book a wedding venue in Poland suited to the style of celebration and the number of guests. 
• Reserve the time and date of the ceremony at the Church or Registry Office. 
• Choose and book a band or DJ. 
• Choose and book a wedding photographer and video filming services.

• Share responsibilities, i.e. who, where, when and what to do. 
• Choose and buy a wedding dress for the Bride and a suit for the Groom. 
• Sign up for premarital counseling. 
• Book a destination for a honeymoon 
• Appoint bridesmaid and best man 
• Create a list of wedding presents 
• Order wedding rings 
• Book transportation for the Newlyweds 
• Book: make-up artist, hairdresser and floristics. 
• Keep fit and healthy.

• Order wedding invitations and define their content. 
• Address the invitations and invite guests to the wedding.
• Purchase wedding styling accessories: veil, shoes, jewelry, underwear etc. 
• Provide the necessary documents needed to get married to the appropriate institution. 
• Set up a Bachelorette Party and a Stag Night and their attractions. 
• Sign a prenup in front of the notary, if prenup is anticipated 
• Book accommodation for wedding guests 
• Choose wedding menu, type of cake and drinks and choose a wedding cake. 
• Plan and book transportation for guests. 
• Inform the employer about the wedding and apply for the annual leave. 
• Decide on the selection of additional attractions if they are planned. 
• Collect wedding rings. 
• Start a dance course.

• Choose decorations, wedding bouquets, flowers for the church, the wedding hall, flowers for the car. 
• Plan your music repertoire. 
• Make an appointment for fitting a wedding dress and suit and their tailor-made corrections. 
• Buy gifts as thanks to the Parents. 
• Carefully plan the course of the wedding day celebrations. 
• Plan the placement of guests at the tables. 
• Arrange child care services and activities, if necessary. 
• Make an appointment for a test hairstyle and make-up. 
• Order vignettes for tables, print the menu. 
• Hire a wedding day coordinator if a wedding planner wasn’t already hired. 
• Confirm all wedding reservations and services. 
• Attend the first pre-wedding confession (concordat or church wedding).

• Verify the final number of wedding guests. 
• Arrange the ceremony with the priest or Civil Registry Office official. 
• Organize a Bachelorette Party and a Stag Party. 
• Prepare the necessary location maps for guests. 
• Gather all the necessary wedding decorations and accessories in one place.

• Prepare all necessary documents 
• Pick up flowers from the florists 
• Pack the beautician. 
• Attend the second pre-wedding confession.

• Get enough sleep and relax. 
• Visit a hairdresser and do make-up. 
• Welcome guests and have fun!

• Send thanks to the wedding Guests. 
• Organize an outdoor photo session. 
• Return wedding outfits to the laundry or rental company. 
• Provide information on the change of name to the appropriate authorities. 
• Pack up for your honeymoon and live happily ever after.