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Wedding Countdown
12 Months
- Get engaged! Can’t have a wedding without this bit.
- Tell the parents early; make them feel involved, they might even give you some financial help.
- Set the wedding date. Don’t try to please everyone, it’s impossible so go for a date that suits you and those closest to you.
- Book your church or civil ceremony venue.
- Book your wedding reception venue.
- Get wedding insurance. You’ve spent money, paid deposits, so get it covered. You will never regret buying insurance, but you might regret not buying it!
- Start looking for the magical wedding dress. Many made-to-order dresses can take three months - look through magazines to get some ideas and book some appointments to try on different styles.
- Often left too late, start looking for photographers early. Just like wedding reception venues, the best photographers get booked up very early.
- Draw up your guest list. Be sensible you can’t feed the 5000 at your wedding reception.
- Send out your wedding invitations. The earlier the better to ensure the people you really want to be there can make it.
6 Months
- Choose the Bridesmaid dresses.
- Book music and entertainment for the wedding reception.
- Decide upon your vows and music and meet with the person who will conduct your marriage ceremony.
- Choose your wedding rings
- Decide on your gift list and send it to your guests.
- Book your florist and meet with them to decide on your different requirements for the marriage ceremony and the wedding breakfast.
3 Months
- Order your wedding cake
- Choose the menu’s for your wedding breakfast. Try to be neutral with your choices, then most people will be happy.
- Order the wedding stationary you’ll need for the day such as Orders of Service, Place Cards and Tableplans
- Book a make-up artist and hairstylist for the big day.
- Book your wedding transport; you want to get to that church on time.
- Choose and book your honeymoon.
2 Months
- Go shopping for gifts for those mothers, bridesmaids and ushers etc.
- Order your table favours and any goodies to keep children entertained and quiet on during your church or civil ceremony and those all important wedding speeches.
1 Month
- Have the final fitting for your wedding dress.
- Confirm your final numbers for your wedding breakfast with the venue and pay any final deposits.
- Re-confirm your bookings with all your wedding suppliers.
- Pick up the tickets for your honeymoon
Wedding Day
- Get married, have a beautiful wedding day. You’ve planned it so well you can relax and enjoy your perfect day!