6 – 12 Months Ahead
Select Wedding Date and approximate time
Contact Wedding Coordinator for consultation
Discuss Wedding Budget and how expenses will be shared
Agree on Guest List and degree of formality
Organize your engagement notice in the paper
Choose and book Ceremony and Reception location
Call clergyman or other official to confirm date and schedule appointment to discuss ceremony
Choose wedding attendants
Choose and book Photographer and/or Videographer
Organize Food and Beverage Catering
Consider Bridal Attire
Begin planning your Honeymoon destination
Select and book bridal party transportation
Engage a Florist and discuss floral choices, design and color
Select music/musician/DJ for ceremony/reception
Consider Stationery
Organize Master of ceremony for your Reception
Book a consultation with Wedding Decorator if using one.
3 – 6 Months Ahead
Order your wedding stationery
Order Hire Equipment – chairs, tables, etc
Select wedding rings
Plan the order of Ceremony and Reception
Register with a Bridal Gift service and select gift choices
Organize the Bridal Gown - schedule fittings
Order attendant’s gowns and schedule fittings
Select style of Formal Wear for groom’s party and make arrangements with rental service
2 Months Ahead
Post or deliver all invitations
Select a Wedding Cake specialist and order
Give notice of intention to marry – registration
Select Beauty and discuss your wishes (Hair, make-up, Nails, etc)
Book any Accommodation or Transport needed for out of town guests
Discuss and plan you photos with your Photographer/Videographer
Try on and order Lingerie
Begin any personal shopping for pre-wedding parties or honeymoon
4 Weeks Ahead
Check and confirm all bookings and arrangements
Buy wedding rings
Organize Gifts for attendants
Ensure all official wedding documentation is in order
Plan seating arrangements for Ceremony and Reception
Arrange for any name change
Ask speakers to prepare speeches
Schedule wedding rehearsals and notify those involved
Plan bridesmaid’s luncheon
2 Weeks Ahead
Trial your hairstyle and make-up
Notify papers for wedding notices
Check and confirm honeymoon bookings
Pick up wedding Rings
Arrange for final fitting and delivery of Wedding Attire
Have wedding rehearsal/confirm venue booking
7 Days Ahead
Pack for Honeymoon
Try on your wedding outfits
Relax where possible
Organize someone to return hire clothes and equipment
Confirm wedding transportation
The Week Prior
Have a detailed plan of what has to be done in the week prior to the Wedding Date.
Include who will do it, and when it should be done.
Double check all suppliers and all details.
1 Day Before
Lay out everything you will require on the Wedding day
Confirm when Flowers and Cake are arriving
Confirm hair and make-up
Have nails manicured
Prepare going-away outfit
Confirm that all members of the wedding party are organized
Enjoy your day (Relax)
Eat Well
Get a good night’s sleep
After Honeymoon
Make an appointment to see photographer and Videographer
Send Thank You’s for Gifts
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