Wedding Checklist
As soon as possible
Make key decisions e.g. type of ceremony, wedding theme, colour scheme Agree wedding budget Set up dedicated bank account for all wedding costs Find a wedding venue Take out wedding insurance Book church or approved venue for ceremony Book ceremony time and date with minister or registrar Give notice at your local register office Book reception venue Start a wedding scrapbook with notes, ideas and pictures Prepare draft guest list Start looking for your wedding dress try on lots of different styles Choose your bridesmaids Choose your best man and ushers Discuss what needs to be done and assign tasks Check passport will still be valid for your honeymoon. If the passport expires arrange for a passport in your new name (will only be valid from date of marriage) Arrange your travel vaccinations and/or visa Start looking for wedding suppliers visit, ask questions, get quotes. Make a provisional booking for time off work for your honeymoon Check out accommodation nearby for guests
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Six month before the wedding
Talk to your attendants to let them know what is expected of them. See wedding roles Choose and order bridesmaid dresses (need measurements from all bridesmaids) Order your wedding dress Book wedding transport Book florist start thinking about your choice of wedding flowers Book wedding photographer Book wedding videographer Book caterers (if not in-house) Book toastmaster (if having one) Book any musicians or DJ Book hairdresser Book make-up artist (if applicable) Book any staff required for the reception (if not provided by the venue) Book any other wedding entertainment Start a beauty routine so you look your best on the day (if you havent already done so)
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Five months before the wedding
Start to compile a wedding gift list Book honeymoon (and travel insurance) Confirm holiday leave with work Start looking for wedding accessories shoes, veil, tiara, jewellery etc Book first night accommodation Finalise guest list Order wedding cake Order stationery/make your own
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Four months before the wedding
Finalise gift list Buy bridal lingerie- wear for all dress fittings Start thinking about favours, table decorations, table names and place cards Start comparing prices for drink (if buying your own)
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Three months before the wedding
Arrange suit fittings for the groomsmen Attend initial dress fitting (if not had already) Choose and buy wedding rings Send out invitations to all your guests Arrange for banns to be read in church (if church wedding) Agree and finalise all the wedding flowers required for your wedding day Start thinking about what vows and readings to have Start thinking about ceremony music Start looking at first dance ideas Create song list requests (including songs not to play!) Order favours and table decorations if not making your own Buy wedding shoes Buy wedding veil and tiara (or other hair accessories) Collect authority to marry from local register office and give to the superintendant registrar of the district where you will be getting married
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Two months before the wedding
Buy thank you gifts for attendants Decide what vows and readings to have and confirm with minister/registrar Suit fittings Decide what music to have for the wedding ceremony Attend church to hear banns (if church wedding) Confirm ceremony details with minister/registrar (including order of service) Arrange for order of service to be printed (if church wedding) Have a haircut if required (bride) Have trial run with hairdresser and/or make-up artist Buy guest book Arrange pet/house sitting for wedding day and honeymoon (if applicable)
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One Month before the wedding
Start writing your wedding speech (if you havent already done so) Arrange final wedding dress fittings Practise make-up ideas (if doing your own) Arrange final fittings for bridesmaids, page boy and flower girl Choose your wedding day perfume Confirm all bookings with your wedding suppliers Confirm honeymoon booking, timings etc Confirm timings with the venue including deliveries and wedding day schedule Buy clothes for honeymoon (and going away outfit should you wish) Have your stag do Have your hen do Collect banns certificate and give to minister Decide who to have as your two witnesses Arrange date for wedding rehearsal (if church wedding) Contact any guests who have not yet responded to the invitations Buy drinks (if buying your own) Agree and confirm any reception formalities and timings to include receiving line, speeches and cake cutting
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Two weeks before the wedding
Finalise seating plan and provide venue and caterers with a copy Create place cards and table plan (if making your own) Make favours and any other table decorations (if making your own) Provide caterers with final numbers including details of special dietary requirements Provide the photographer with a list of essential shots Collect wedding rings (if not already done) Arrange to make any outstanding payments required in advance Start to wear your wedding shoes around the house Start packing for your honeymoon
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One week before the wedding
Get a haircut (groom) Final check for all outfits everyone to try on complete outfit to make sure everything is ok Put together a schedule of wedding day timings and distribute to the wedding party. Give a copy of contact details for the wedding suppliers to the best man. Collect foreign currency Buy any last minute items for honeymoon Wedding rehearsal (if church wedding) Write thank you cards for your helpers and wrap any thank you gifts Ensure all wedding speeches have been written Finalise arrangements with hairdresser/make-up artist re timings
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The day before the wedding
Drop off decorations, table plan, place cards, favours and guest book (and two pens) at the venue Drop off orders of service with the ushers (if church wedding) Collect any hired outfits Take out cash for any cash payments to be made on the day Give rings and monies for fees and suppliers to the best man Ensure your overnight bag is packed and delivered to your hotel Ensure your honeymoon luggage is packed and left ready to be collected or taken with you in the car. Dont forget to pack the tickets, passports and currency! Lay out your wedding outfit, accessories, make-up and perfume so everything is ready for the morning (or pack everything up if youre getting ready elsewhere) Ensure you have an emergency kit packed for your wedding day to include plasters, mints, safety pins, pain-killers, make-up, mini hairspray and deodorant. Speak to your attendants check everyone knows what they need to do and when Get pampered have a manicure, pedicure and beauty treatment (but not a facial!). A massage is a great way for both the bride and groom to relax. Make time to relax have a nice bath, chill out and get to bed early Dont forget to set your alarm although youll probably wake up early anyway
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Your wedding day
Eat breakfast! Check that the wedding bouquet, buttonholes and corsages have arrived Check best man has rings, money for suppliers and fees, copies of speeches, vows, readings and any messages
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After the wedding
Return hired clothing Collect decorations, gifts, cake and flowers from the venue (unless you have to do that on the day) Preserve wedding bouquet Send wedding cake to anyone who couldnt make the wedding Write thank you letters Change your name (bride) Clean your wedding dress Order your wedding photos Enjoy married life!
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