Planning a wedding in 90 days might sound impossible. But at Love You Long Time Secret Little Garden, we've helped dozens of couples pull off breathtaking celebrations on exactly this timeline. The secret? A full-service venue with an extraordinary team that handles everything from catering to coordination.
Here's the exact timeline we recommend.
Days 1–7: Lock In Your Vision
The first week is about decisions, not details. Book your venue tour at Love You Long Time and come prepared to answer three questions:
- How many guests? Our Gardens accommodate up to 400 seated, The Warehouse holds 90 for intimate affairs.
- What's your vibe? Garden party under string lights? Elegant indoor dinner? A combination of both?
- What's your budget range? We'll match you with the right package — from The Elopement ($5,000) to The Legacy ($25,000+).
By the end of week one, your venue should be booked and your package selected. At Love You Long Time, that single decision covers catering, coordination, tables, linens, lighting, and your bridal suite.
Days 8–21: The Big Three
With your venue locked, focus on the three vendors your venue doesn't provide:
- Photography/Videography — Book immediately. Good photographers book 6–12 months out, but many keep a few short-notice slots.
- Officiant — If you don't have a family member or friend in mind, we can recommend several who work beautifully in our garden setting.
- DJ or Live Music — Our spaces have built-in sound, so you just need the talent.
Everything else — catering, bar service, coordination, setup, breakdown — is handled by our team.
Days 22–45: Design & Details
This is where the magic happens:
- Menu tasting with Chef Kristina Zhao. Our in-house catering is one of the biggest advantages of a full-service venue. You're not coordinating between a caterer, a venue, and a rental company — it's all one team.
- Floral consultation — Choose your ceremony arch style, centerpieces, and personal flowers.
- Attire — Yes, you can find a stunning dress in this window. Many San Antonio bridal shops carry ready-to-wear and sample sales.
- Invitations — Go digital. Platforms like Zola and Paperless Post are elegant and instant.
Days 46–75: Finalize Everything
- Confirm final guest count
- Submit your timeline to our coordination team
- Complete your marriage license (Texas requires a 72-hour waiting period after issuance)
- Plan your rehearsal — we offer rehearsal dinner packages too
- Finalize your playlist and any special requests
Days 76–90: Breathe and Celebrate
Your coordinator handles the final details. You focus on being present. On your wedding day, our team arrives hours before you do — setting tables, hanging lights, arranging florals, and making sure every detail matches your vision.
By the time you walk through our garden gates, everything is ready. All you have to do is say yes.
Why 90-Day Weddings Work at Love You Long Time
The reason most couples struggle with short timelines is vendor coordination. When your venue handles catering, bar, coordination, setup, linens, lighting, and the bridal suite, you eliminate 80% of the logistics that make wedding planning stressful.
That's the Love You Long Time difference. One call. One team. One beautiful day.
Ready to start your 90-day countdown? Book a Vision Call or call us at (210) 236-2679.
Kristina Zhao is the founder of Love You Long Time Secret Little Garden, a James Beard Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership Fellow, and San Antonio's go-to expert for full-service event planning.