March 1
National Wedding Planning Day
A fun observance on March 1 encouraging newly engaged couples to begin their wedding planning journey with inspiration, advice, and resources.
The Knot
Corporate Initiative
The Knot, a leading wedding planning brand, declared March 1, 2017, as National Wedding Planning Day via a press release, marking the official start of wedding planning season after the peak proposal season from November through February.
Introduction
March 1 marks the exciting occasion of National Wedding Planning Day! This special day was created to celebrate couples who are planning their big day, while also bringing attention to the importance of wedding planners and vendors in making it a success. Whether you're just getting started with your preparations or if you've been working on them for months, this is an opportunity to take a step back and enjoy all that goes into planning one of life's biggest moments.
National Wedding Planning Day Timeline
How to Celebrate National Wedding Planning Day
1
Organize a vendor fair
Gather local wedding vendors to showcase their products and services at an open house event. Invite couples in the planning stages of their wedding to come and meet with vendors, sample food, and get advice.
2
Plan a wedding shower
Invite family and friends to celebrate the bride or groom (or both!) with a themed shower. Set up games and activities to make it extra special, or plan a surprise shower for one of the newly engaged couples.
3
Create a budget tracker
Weddings can be pricey. Create a budget tracker that helps you stay on top of your finances and ensure you don’t overspend. Make sure to include room for unexpected costs like overtime charges, additional decorations, and more.
4
Start planning your honeymoon
Take some of the stress off by starting to plan your honeymoon early. Research destinations, look into flights and accommodations, and start setting aside money to help make your post-wedding vacation even more enjoyable.
5
Send out save the dates
Sending out save the date cards is an important part of any wedding planning process. Make sure everyone knows when your special day is going to be by sending them out as soon as you secure a date.
Why We Love National Wedding Planning Day
Organize your plans
National Wedding Planning Day encourages couples to take the time to organize and plan their weddings. It helps them set timeline goals, keep track of vendors, and figure out what details need to be taken care of in order to pull off a successful event.
Enjoy it together
Planning your wedding is an amazing way for you and your partner to bond. It gives you something to look forward to and will fill you with excitement as you start checking items off your big day checklist. Plus, planning the perfect wedding can become a special memory that both of you will cherish forever!
Stay on budget
Weddings can be expensive so taking the proper steps to have everything in place during National Wedding Planning Day can help keep costs under control. You can create a spreadsheet or use a budget tracking app to stay financially organized - and hopefully save some money in the process!
Holiday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
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| 2023 | Wednesday | |
| 2024 | Friday | |
| 2025 | Saturday | |
| 2026 | Sunday | |
| 2027 | Monday |
