10 Couple Goals Before New Year’s Eve
December brings travel, family events, and a calendar full of everything but wedding planning. The good news? You can still end the year feeling organized, calm, and in control—without adding more stress. This simple end-of-year checklist gives engaged couples a clear path into 2025 with confidence.
1. Review Your Wedding Budget (Quickly)
Take five minutes to check your numbers. Are you still on track? Did anything change? A simple refresh can prevent major stress later.
2. Update Your Guest Count Estimate
This doesn’t need to be exact. Even a rough update helps you get accurate vendor quotes.
3. Revisit Your Wedding Priorities
Your vision may have shifted. Reconnect as a couple and clarify your non-negotiables.
4. Confirm Vendor Deadlines
Review your booked vendors for payment due dates, meetings, and upcoming decisions.
5. Re-read Your Contracts
Check for cancellation policies, service fees, delivery restrictions, and rules you may have missed.
6. Back Up All Wedding Planning Documents
Contracts, invoices, photos, inspiration boards—put everything in one shared folder.
7. Set Your January Planning Goals
Circle 2–3 tasks you’ll tackle first. This keeps January from feeling overwhelming.
8. Do a Wedding Planning Emotional Check-In
Ask each other:
“How are we feeling about planning right now?”
This keeps communication healthy.
9. Map Out Your Vendor Booking Timeline
Venue, photographer, and planner calendars fill early. Know what you need to book next.
10. Give Yourself Permission to Take a Break
It’s okay to rest. December is for celebrating, not hustling.
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Looking for some inspo? Check out these wedding pros.
Tracy from Inked Events www.inked-events.com
Dawn from Burlap and Lace Events and Florals www.burlapandlacellc.com
Crystal Summer Bear-Jones from Summer Bear Photography summerbearweddings.com
Tasya from Vibewell Voyages www.vibewellvoyages.com
Désirée from Events by MDM Associates www.mdmassociates.net
Helen from Love and Life Ceremonieswww.loveandlifeceremonies.co.uk
