Countdown to your Wedding Day
From 12 months - 24 months
- Set the date! Decide on the date and place of your wedding. If you are getting married in church make an appointment with the Minister. If you are having a civil ceremony visit the registrar in your area
- Draw up a guest list and set a budget for your wedding
- Organise wedding insurance before you pay any deposits
- Book your reception / arrange the catering
- Choose and book your photographer
- Arrange for a video or DVD of the big day
- Choose your attendants: Bridesmaids, Best Man, Ushers, Witnesses
- Choose and order your wedding dress, decide on a colour scheme for the wedding, choose attendants outfits, shop for accessories
- Book your honeymoon
- Order your wedding cake and wedding favours
From 6-9 Months
- Select your invitations & Stationery (wedding invites, order of service, place settings, etc)
- See the florist
- Buy the wedding rings
From 3 Months
- Compile wedding present list
- Send out invitations; include a map and a list of accommodations for out of town guests
- Schedule rehearsal time and date; have you selected hymns, booked organist?
- Consult your hair stylist, and organise your make up
- Have you got all the accessories for the big day? Underwear, Shoes, Jewellery, Head dress. Don't forget to start wearing in your shoes around the house
- Shop for Mum's outfit
From 2 Months
- Apply for name change on passport
- Shop for going away outfit
- Start writing speeches
- Plan stag & hen nights
From 1 month
- Have final dress fitting
- Have trial run with make up & hair
From 3 weeks
- Prepare seating plan
- Pick up wedding rings
From 2 weeks
- Confirm arrangements with all services, entertainers, photographer, florist, balloonist
1 week
- Have a facial
- Confirm guest numbers with caterer
- Give Best Man envelopes for paying any remaining fees
- Collect the dress
1 day
- Have a manicure
- Layout wedding dress & all accessories
The big day
- Allow at least two hours for dressing
- Take a deep breath, Relax & ENJOY your day
