Planning Ahead – Checklist
After the proposal… • Tell friends and family you are engaged • Set a budget • Decide on your date • Make a wedding file. Keep a checklist at the front so you can cross things off as you complete them and put all information, contracts and receipts inside so you don’t lose any vital information • Research ceremony and reception venues. Once you have found the perfect venue for your big day pencil the date you wish to book with them • Contact the registration service and book and pay for your registrars.
• Order your stationery – send out save the date cards • Start to look for a wedding dress. Even if you have an idea in mind, be sure to try alternatives because you may never know until you try it on • Book your music; liaise with your venue about equipment 6 – 9 months before… • Choose your attendants and close wedding party and plan their outfits • Decide on what sort of transport, if any, you will be using on the day and book for the ceremony and afterwards • Choose your gift list or alternative plan • Plan and book honeymoon and arrange time off work • Send out wedding invitations to guests, it’s a good idea to include local accommodation so your friends and family can look into making arrangements • Choose menu options for the reception and order the cake 4 – 6 months before… • Draw up a full guest list so you can mark off once you have your RSVP information • Book your notice of intent appointment with your local registration service
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• Confirm booking with venue • Organise wedding insurance
9 – 12 months before… • Decide on your style of wedding • Put together a rough guest list (gives you a good idea of numbers) • Choose your caterers • Visit wedding fayres to meet suppliers and get information. They can be a little overwhelming, so go with a plan so you can get as much information as possible • Research photographers, and book one. Make sure you spend time looking at what sort of photography will suit your preference as they can be very different. • Book your florist and discuss ideas, themes and colour schemes
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