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Wedding Planning
Use the timeline below
as a guide, and set deadlines for yourselves. If you have fewer
than 12 months to plan your wedding, don’t panic; just get
started as soon as possible. Remember the thing is to enjoy yourselves!!
Twelve or more months
ahead
- Announce your engagement,
buy a ring, have a party!
- Choose
a wedding date.
- Set
a budget.
- Decide on a theme
and type of wedding you want —formal or informal, big or
small.
- Start
compiling a guest list and organising addresses.
- Choose your bridal
party - best man, bridesmaids etc.
- Booking a wedding
planner, if required.
- Arrange appointment
with officiant - clergyman, celebrant and make bookings.
- Look for a reception
venue and book.
- Look for ceremony
location and book.
- Discuss honeymoon
destination and make bookings.
Six or more months
ahead
- Order dress and accessories,
including veil and shoes.
- Book caterer, if necessary.
- Order wedding cake.
- Book florist.
- Book music for ceremony
and reception.
- Book photographer
and videographer.
- Book your wedding
transport.
- Select outfits for
the groom and his party.
- Organise bridesmaids
dresses and accessories.
- Organise an MC for
the reception.
- Send save-the-date
cards, if using.
- Organise accommodation
and activities for out of town guests.
- Reserve rental equipment, such as tables,
chairs, and tents.
four to six months ahead
- Begin a health and beauty regime
- Order stationery, including invitations and
thank-you notes;
book calligrapher, if using.
- Organise
gift registry.
- Purchase wedding rings.
- Buy stockings and
any special lingerie your dress requires.
- Organise your guest gifts or bomboniere.
- Book a room for wedding
night.
- Choose gifts for wedding
party.
- Sign up for dance
lessons.
two to
four months ahead
- Choose readings for
ceremony.
- Write or choose your
wedding vows.
- Schedule rehearsal
time and rehearsal dinner.
- Draw up a timetable for the wedding day.
- Try out makeup and
hairstyle.
- Mail invitations.
- Discuss details of
menu with caterer.
- Discuss service with
officiant.
- Reconfirm travel arrangements
one
to two months ahead
- Write thank-you notes
as gifts arrive.
- Buy a guestbook.
- Have programs printed.
- If you intend to change
your name prepare the necessary documents.
- Send change of address
details to the post office.
- Contact local newspapers
about publishing wedding announcements.
- Complete Notice of Intended Marriage form
- Hold bridal shower and / or kitchen tea
Two weeks
ahead
- Have final dress fitting
with shoes, accessories, and lingerie.
- Check the bridal party outfits are in order
- Begin seating plan,
and write place cards.
- Reconfirm all details with all bridal suppliers;
get their mobile numbers!
- Hold rehearsal dinner
- Notify caterer of
guest count.
- Write toasts and speeches
for rehearsal dinner and wedding reception.
- Address announcements.
- Break in wedding shoes
at home.
- Designate someone
to look after your home while you are on your honeymoon.
- Find out where your
guests will be staying, if you plan to deliver welcome notes
or gifts to their rooms.
- Deliver place cards and bomboniere to reception
manager.
- Present bridal party with gifts.
One week ahead
- Finalize seating plan.
- Assign specific responsibilities,
such as handing out corsages, to members of your wedding party.
- Pick up dress or have
it delivered.
- Confirm details with
caterer.
- Confirm honeymoon
arrangements, and give your itinerary to a friend or family
member in case of emergency.
- Pack for honeymoon.
- Update caterer with
final guest and vendor meal counts.
One day ahead
- Confirm transportation
arrangements for ceremony and reception.
- Give announcements
to an attendant for mailing after the wedding.
- Have manicure and
pedicure.
- Prepare payment envelopes
for officiant and vendors, and make arrangements for someone
to distribute them your wedding day.
On the day
- Relax and enjoy yourselves!
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