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60 Holiday Prompts for Brides: A Wedding Journal through the Holidays

Planning a wedding during the holiday season can be both exciting and overwhelming. Use these 60 holiday prompts to document your journey through the holiday sharing your thoughts, and including your loved ones in a journal / Holiday Blog for those receiving a Save the Date for your wedding and an invitation to the event.

Wedding Preparation

1. What inspired your wedding theme or color palette?

2. Describe your dream wedding venue and why it’s special to you.

3. What are the top three things on your wedding planning checklist?

4. How did you choose your wedding date, and what significance does it hold?

5. Write about the first time you tried on wedding dresses.

Family and Friends

6. Who are the key people you want to involve in your wedding planning?

7. Describe how you plan to include family traditions in your wedding.

8. What role will your friends play in your wedding day?

9. Write about a special moment you shared with your partner’s family during the planning.

10. How do you plan to keep your guests informed and excited about your wedding?

The Big Day

11. What are your hopes for the weather on your wedding day?

12. Describe your vision for your wedding ceremony.

13. What song do you want to walk down the aisle to, and why?

14. How do you want to feel as you say your vows?

15. Write about the first thing you want to do after the ceremony.

Guest Experience

16. What unique touches are you adding to make your guests feel special?

17. How do you plan to personalize your wedding favors?

18. Describe your ideal seating arrangement for the reception.

19. What activities or entertainment will you provide for your guests?

20. How will you ensure that guests who can’t attend feel included?

Wedding Attire

21. What style of wedding dress are you envisioning?

22. Describe the accessories you plan to wear on your big day.

23. How did you choose your bridesmaids’ dresses?

24. What do you want your partner to wear, and why?

25. Write about the significance of your wedding rings.

Food and Drink

26. What is your dream wedding menu?

27. How did you choose your wedding cake design and flavor?

28. Describe any special drinks you want to serve at your reception.

29. What cultural dishes do you want to include in your wedding meal?

30. How do you plan to accommodate guests with dietary restrictions?

Celebrating Love

31. What does love mean to you, and how will you express it on your wedding day?

32. Write about a love story that inspires you and your partner.

33. How do you plan to celebrate your love with your guests?

34. What are your hopes for your marriage after the wedding?

35. Describe a moment when you felt especially connected to your partner during the planning.

Memories and Keepsakes

36. How do you plan to document your wedding day?

37. What special items will you include in your wedding decor?

38. Write about a family heirloom you want to incorporate into your wedding.

39. How will you preserve your wedding bouquet?

40. What are your plans for a wedding album or scrapbook?

Looking Ahead

41. What are your goals for your first year of marriage?

42. How do you envision celebrating your first anniversary?

43. Write about the traditions you want to carry on in your marriage.

44. What are your hopes for your future family?

45. How do you plan to keep the romance alive after the wedding?

Final Thoughts

46. What advice would you give to other brides planning their weddings?

47. How do you want to feel on the day of your wedding?

48. Write about a challenge you faced during the planning process and how you overcame it.

49. What are you most excited about for your wedding day?

50. Reflect on the support you’ve received from family and friends during your planning.

Celebrating Togetherness

51. How do you plan to involve your guests in your wedding ceremony?

52. What special messages do you want to share with your guests?

53. Describe how you will thank your guests for attending.

54. What activities do you want to include to encourage guest interaction?

55. How will you create a warm and welcoming atmosphere at your wedding?

Personal Reflections

56. What does this holiday season mean to you as a bride?

57. How do you plan to balance wedding planning with holiday festivities?

58. Write about a moment of joy you experienced while planning your wedding.

59. What are your hopes for your relationship as you enter this new chapter?

60. Reflect on your journey as a bride and what you’ve learned along the way.

Use these prompts to create a holiday journal that captures your wedding journey and includes your loved ones in the celebration. Happy journaling, and enjoy your holiday season.  For more information about the 60 day Holiday prep by Health Storey,