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Writer's pictureLinda Prock

Plan Your Western Colorado Dream Wedding, In Just Six Months !

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How to Plan a Wedding in Under 6 Months

Planning a wedding can be a daunting task, but it can be even more overwhelming when you have a shorter timeline to work with. If you have decided to get married sooner than expected or simply do not want to wait another year, planning a Western Colorado Dream Wedding in Six months is entirely doable. This blog will provide you with some tips and tricks on how to plan a beautiful wedding in 6 months.


Bride and Groom hugging, sunset at Antler Ridge Weddings, wedding dress, cowboy hat and vest.
Grand Junction Colorado Bride and Groom posing for a sunset wedding photo at Antler Ridge.

Prioritizing your wedding plans should be the first thing to do by making a checklist of the most important aspects of your wedding day with your partner. You both will have to decide what parts are non-negotiable and where you’re willing to compromise. Prioritizing will help you focus on the most crucial tasks first, thus avoiding getting frustrated by all the smaller details. Making decisions relatively quickly will be important and will help with your shortened timeline. So, pick a date or a range of dates, be flexible, set your budget, and figure out your guest list.


Antler Ridge Weddings, rustic barn, spacious green lawn, round tables with white table clothes in yard.
Antler Ridge Wedding Barn Venue located near Grand Junction Colorado. It is the perfect Venue if you are planning a wedding in 6 months.

Sticking to a budget is very important. With less time to plan, it’s essential to know exactly how much you can spend on each aspect of your big day. As a couple, you should decide what is most important to both of you – whether it’s the venue, catering, or entertainment – and then allocate your budget accordingly. Your budget should include all the hidden costs such as taxes, gratuities, and alterations.

Now that you have established your priorities and set a budget, start booking vendors as soon as possible. Time is of the essence, so don’t hesitate to reach out to multiple vendors at once for availability and quotes. Only consider the venues that meet your budget and your priorities. Be prepared with specific questions about their services. Remember to be flexible with your dates because some popular venues may already be booked up for dates within the next 6 months.




wedding arch, spring flowers on wedding arch, outdoor ceremony, white resin chairs, spring flowers beside each row of wedding chairs, pond, San Juan mountain as backdrop for wedding ceremony
Rustic Wedding Arch at Antler Ridge located near Grand Junction Colorado


When planning a wedding in under 6 months, consider simplifying certain aspects of the day. Opt for a venue that provides a weekend package, where you can do the rehearsal, rehearsal dinner, and all your decorating the day before. The weekend package will be less stressful and will allow you to enjoy every minute of your wedding. Choose pre-designed invitations or digital RSVPs instead of custom-made stationery. Keeping your decorations simple or buying items from another bride can save money and time. Use items that are readily available at local stores rather than ordering specialty items online. Simple can be elegant.


Wedding bridal party sitting on dock.  Bridal party has feet in water, San Juan mountain views, green pastures, rustic barn
Antler Ridge Bridal Party. Antler Ridge is located near Grand Junction Colorado

Lastly, don’t stress and be sure to take time to care for yourself. Planning a wedding can be stressful even without time constraints. Rely on friends and family for support. Being able to delegate, when possible, will be very important. Pick people you know and trust and who will follow through with their given assignments. People in charge need to be responsible. But during this process, remember the most important thing is celebrating your love with those closest to you.




Prioritizing all your dreams is important! So, if sunsets, photo opportunities, a rustic elegant barn, a bridal suite, beautiful spacious lawns, mountain views, ponds are on your list then Antler Ridge is the venue for you! Antler Ridge also has a weekend wedding package that reduces the stress of your wedding day. This package offers you the opportunity to come in the day before and do set up, decorate and have your rehearsal all in one place. You and your bridesmaids can stay the night in the 3-bedroom bridal suite. Your wedding day at Antler Ridge is just a day of getting ready and taking your post-ceremony photos. Don't worry about decorating, the grounds and mountain views do the decorating for you. Just add a simple centerpiece on the tables and the rustic elegant barn says the rest. Antler Ridge is located near Grand Junction, on the western slope of Colorado, and the vendors in our area go over the top to make your wedding day stress-free. We offer a weekday package that is budget-friendly as well. At Antler Ridge, we have a preferred vendors list for you to choose from, so it saves you time trying to choose just the right vendors. Time is of the essence! If after reading this blog, you still want to get married within six months but are feeling unsure, we can help you find just the right event planner. They love organizing, and it's a great way to start your wedding journey.


Planning a wedding in under 6 months may seem like an impossible task at first glance, but with careful prioritization, budgeting, vendor selection, simplification of details, and self-care along the way – it can definitely be done! We would love for you to schedule a tour

and learn about your wedding vision.


Thank you so much for stopping by our blog; we hope you found this information helpful. We want to use our blog to increase awareness and support for locally owned wedding venues. Locally owned wedding venues tend to provide a higher level of expertise, service, and dedication. They also have far less turnover than corporate-owned or investor-owned venues. As you plan your wedding, we hope you will consider a locally owned wedding venue like Antler Ridge Weddings. You can find locally owned wedding venues on this wedding venue map. Below is a shout-out to fellow locally owned wedding venues around the country!



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