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WEDDING PLANNING GUIDE

WED D IN G PLANNIN G TIMELINE

A super-helpful checklist and step-by-step guide to plan your big day

WHEN YOU GET ENGAGED 9 MONTHS TO GO 2 MONTHS TO GO
 Settle on your budget  Order your gown and have any  Finalise the menu with your
 Start gathering names and necessary alterations done caterer Don’t forget drinks! If
addresses for your guest list alcohol is not provided ask
 Narrow down your potential date 8 MONTHS TO GO about bringing in your own.
to two or three  Order hair accessories
 Order rings and any other 6 WEEKS TO GO
12 MONTHS TO GO jewellery you need  Check your wedding rings have

 Hire a photographer.  Plan and book your honeymoon been altered to fit
DON’T procrastinate – many  Arrange a final try-on of your own
photographers are fully booked 6 MONTHS TO GO and your attendants’ dresses for
up to a year in advance  Edit, proof and print your any last-minute alterations.
 Book your wedding cars wedding invitations Don’t forget  Confirm number of bouquets,
 Begin shopping for your the stamps and envelopes as buttonholes and centrepieces
wedding dress well with your florist
 Choose your bridal party and  Do a few run-throughs on your
attendants hairstyle and make-up so you 4 WEEKS TO GO
 Finalise date after considering can test out products and make  Finish any DIY projects – this
photographers’ availability tweaks to your final look could include writing your vows
 Send out ‘Save the Date’ cards and speeches
 Book a block of hotel rooms for 5 MONTHS TO GO
out-of-town guests  Make arrangements for any 2 WEEKS TO GO
rental items (tables, chairs,  Create a wedding day schedule
11 MONTHS TO GO linens etc) you need and pass it to important parties

 Plan ceremony and reception  Arrange any additional sound including your photographer and
décor equipment you’ll need to provide caterers
 Set up an appointment with for the ceremony and reception  Give your caterer a final guest
your florist to decide what types head-count
of bouquets and centrepieces 4 MONTHS TO GO  Finalise seating plan
you need  Choose groom’s attire and make  Confirm all suppliers arrival or
 Book your caterer if this isn’t necessary alterations delivery times on the wedding
already part of your venue’s  Purchase any other bridal day
package accessories including shoes,
lingerie and garter HAPPY WEDDING DAY
10 MONTHS TO GO  Address, stamp and send out  Have a trusted friend or family
 Finalise your guest list your invitations member handle payments for
 Set up wedding gift lists suppliers on the day.
 Choose ceremony and reception 3 MONTHS TO GO
music. Test out your playlist a  Check accommodations are
few times before the big day so booked for guests who need
you know what music is best for them
dancing and during dinner time.
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