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Select a wedding date and time.

Discuss a budget and how expenses will be shared. Open a separate bank account for the wedding fund.

Agree on the size and how formal the wedding will be.

Call clergyman/officiator to confirm date and schedule appointment to discuss ceremony.

Select location for the ceremony and reception. Remember to pay deposits in order to secure your booking.

Select a wedding photographer.

Schedule appointment for bridal portrait.

Start drafting your guest list. Inform bride and groom’s family of the number they can invite and by which date you need their list.

Organise your engagement announcement in the newspaper.

Begin planning a honeymoon destination.

Select colour scheme and theme of your wedding.

Order invitations, personal stationary and monogrammed favours for reception.

Choose wedding attendants for both bride and groom. Find out their sizes.

Organise the master of ceremonies for your reception.

Start looking for and order the bridal gown – schedule the fittings and delivery date.

Choose a caterer and plan the menu.

Choose a florist that best suits your floral design requirements.

Select music/musicians/DJ for the ceremony and/or reception.

Order attendant’s gowns and schedule the fittings and delivery date.

Book wedding cars for bridal party.

8 Weeks Ahead of Wedding Date

Address and mail invitations.

Sign up for your bridal registry and select gift options.

Order your wedding cake.

Buy or hire the formal wear for the groom and his attendants.

Order rental equipment: eg. marquee, tables, chairs etc.

Inform attendants of fitting schedules and of any accessories they may need to buy.

Begin making transportation and accommodation arrangements for out of town guests and the wedding party.

Begin personal shopping for clothes needed for pre-wedding parties or honeymoon.

Make any necessary personal appointments – bank, solicitor, health check-up, beauty, hairdresser, etc.

4 Weeks Ahead of Wedding Date

Confirm details with all wedding suppliers that all arrangements are proceeding smoothly, i.e. caterer, florist, photographer, videographer, musicians, car hire specialists, hotel/reception manager, etc.

Buy wedding rings.

Ensure all official wedding documentation is in order.

Schedule wedding rehearsal and notify everyone involved.

Begin organising any necessary changes on all personal documentation the bride be taking the groom’s name.

Confirm your total wedding look – ensure you have all necessary accessories for your wedding gown and for your attendants.

Finish personal shopping.

Finalise honeymoon plans.

Plan bridesmaids’ luncheon.

Buy bridesmaids’ and other special gifts.

1 to 2 Weeks Ahead of Wedding Date

Day before Wedding Date

Place payments for DJ, florist, caterer, etc. into envelopes and give to groom’s Best man to take care of.

Lay out everything you will need on the wedding day, right down to the smallest detail. Place everything in a convenient place so that it is easily accessible on the big day.

If a hairdresser and/or make-up artist is to attend to you on the day, confirm appointment.

Prepare going-away outfit.

Confirm that all members of the wedding party are organised and well prepared.

Prepare what you will have as a good healthy breakfast on your wedding day. This is important and often overlooked. A good breakfast will provide you with the energy you will need to get through the day.

Have a massage, manicure and pedicure and relax.

Before going to bed take a warm (not hot) fragrant bath.

Complete your evening skin routine so that your skin is moist for your wedding day make-up.

Relax!

Get to bed early.

Wedding Day!!!!