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1 12 Months or more before the Wedding Announce your engagement Decide on the style of your wedding (formal, semi-formal or informal) Set your overall wedding budget Make a list of what is most important to you and then allocate your budget accordingly Discuss the budget and agree who will pay for what Decide whether you are planning the wedding yourself or employing a wedding planner Take out Wedding insurance Decide on your preferences for wedding date and start searching for your wedding venue Put together an initial Guest List Save the Date Cards Choose Bridesmaids and Groomsmen Decide what kind of wedding dress you want (Couture dresses you will need to start now) Start your healthy eating and exercise plan Book your photographer Apply for necessary licenses

2 9-12 months before the wedding Choose your wedding dress Formal Suit Hire Bridesmaids Dresses Shoes and Accessories Book Hair and Makeup Book your Caterer (if needed) Book your Videographer Book your Florist Book your Transport Book your DJ/Band Wedding Cake Venue Decorations and Chair Covers Begin looking at honeymoon options and discuss what you would both like

3 6-8 months before the Wedding Start planning your ceremony Start discussing your First Dance Start your invitation designs Finalise and purchase clothing etc for bridesmaids, groomsmen, ushers, flower girls etc Setup your Gift List Order all the wedding invitations and Order of Service, table place cards 3-6 months before the wedding Arrange your wedding dress alterations Choose and Purchase your Wedding Rings Contact the Florist and finalise arrangements Arrange accommodation for guests (block book hotel rooms) Confirm details of your wedding cake Decide on Wedding Favours etc. Finalise the guest list Send out Invitations Choose gifts for parents, groomsmen and bridesmaids Groom, Groomsmen and other male members of the wedding party suit fitting Reconfirm honeymoon arrangements Arrange any vaccinations needed Plan Stag and Hen Parties Finalise all your readings and music for the ceremony and first dance Book any extra service such as photobooth, children s entertainers, card postboxes Make sure your passports are up to date

4 2-3 months before the wedding Meet your vendors and finalise arrangements Book in your makeup and hair trials Make or buy the wedding favours Complete all the documentation Meet the officiant to finalise the ceremony details Check your reservation for the wedding night Purchase any luggage or clothes you need for the honeymoon 1 Month before the Wedding Meet the Photographer and agree a list of shots Finalise the seating plan Decide on your vows etc and make sure the officiant is sent copies Reconfirm all the arrangements to your vendors and pay the balances Collect the marriage license Confirm the honeymoon reservations Arrange final wedding dress fitting Arrange the wedding rehearsal Contact any guests who have not responded to their invitation Arrange date to pick up suits Write wedding speeches Confirm the seating plan based on acceptances Confirm delivery time and locations with florist

5 1 week before the wedding Collect the wedding dress and accessories Collect Bridesmaids and Flower Girl dresses and accessories Give final guest numbers to the venue Make sure the men have had their final fitting Reconfirm everything with the vendors Attend the rehearsal (if you are having one) Have your hair trimmed/coloured Pack for your honeymoon Wear in your wedding shoes Put together an emergency kit for the day (lipstick, tissues etc) Get any currency for your honeymoon Why not treat yourself to a beauty treatment Give a list of all your suppliers and contact details to someone you trust The day before the wedding Have a day off if you can to relax and get ready Have a manicure/pedicure Collect hired suits Reconfirm the transportation Reconfirm hair and makeup Confirm the wedding party duties Try to relax and get an early night!

6 The Wedding Day Try to eat a good breakfast. Even if you think you aren t hungry, it will be a long day Have your hair and makeup done Begin dressing 2 hours before the ceremony Enjoy the day! After the Wedding Day (you may need to delegate these to others if you are leaving for honeymoon after the wedding) Return all the hired suits etc. on the next working day Ensure the venue is aware of any table decorations/chair covers that have been hired need to be stored safely Send out thank you notes no later than 3 months after the wedding