PLANNING CHECKLIST
I’m going to make the assumption that your wedding will be planned over a period between 12 to 18 months in advance. The first boxes to tick during this period are the following.
A year ahead
Set your engagement date
Decide on a wedding date
Meet the in-laws
Set a budget
Discuss how many people to invite and prepare a guest list
Book your reception and ceremony locations
Choose a Celebrant
Select a colour scheme for wedding
6 to 12 months
Decide on who will be in your bridal party
Book a photographer
Visit bridal wear shops for clothing and accessories
Find a florist
Book a Videographer
Book musicians or DJ for Reception and Ceremony
Register with a Bridal Registry
6 to 3 months
Finalise guest lists and set deadline
Decide on your wedding rings
Compile lists for bridal shower guests
Get transportation for the bridal party organized
Start thinking about where place to live if you aren’t already together
Order Wedding Invitations and stationery
Have your honeymoon arrangements organized
2 months
Send out invitations 6 weeks before
Purchase gifts for bridal party
Purchase or reserve groom’s clothes
Decide on where to get ready
Make a playlist for music at ceremony and reception
Have all floral arrangements and flower finalised
Set the menu with caterer
Wedding cake style decided
Make or buy bonboniere
1 month
Arrange a meeting with photographer &videographer
Engrave your wedding rings
Start to write thank you notes
Have Matron of honor and best man organize the parties
Have a hair and makeup trial and beautician appointment
Schedule wedding gown fitting
Decide on a Master of Ceremonies
Plan how you will be arranging banking and other financial matters
Make sure all your travel documents such as passport and transportation tickets are all in order. Plus you have checked all travel warnings and done vaccinations.
Have order of service printed
Fill out any government marriage requirements
Alert any registries if your name is to be changed
The last 2 weeks
Talk to all suppliers and confirm everything is in order
Let caterers know of final number of guests
Try wedding dress with accessories
Write your speech
Do the seating arrangements
Prepare your suitcase for the honeymoon
Make sure the bridal party has their gifts
Ceremony rehearsal
Take time out to relax with your partner
Spoil yourself with some beauty treatments
The Day Before
Get your nails done
Have your overnight bag packed
Last call to each other
The Wedding Day
Have a good night sleep
Eat a decent breakfast
Sit back and enjoy being made up
Have fun
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