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 WHEN YOU GET ENGAGED
Settle on your budget
Start gathering names and addresses for your guest list Narrow down your potential date to two or three
12 MONTHS TO GO
Hire a photographer. DON’T procrastinate – many photographers are fully booked up to a year in advance Book your wedding cars
Begin shopping for your wedding dress
Choose your bridal party and attendants Finalise date after considering photographers’ availability
Send out ‘Save the Date’ cards
Book a block of hotel rooms for out-of-town guests
11 MONTHS TO GO
Plan ceremony and reception decor
(see pages 40, 41 & 42)
Set up an appointment with your florist to decide what types of bouquets and centrepieces you need
(see pages 35 & 36)
Book your caterer and order your wedding cake if this isn’t already part of your venue’s package (page 50)
10 MONTHS TO GO
Finalise your guest list
Set up wedding gift lists
Choose ceremony and reception music. Test out your playlist a few times before the big day so you know what music is best for dancing and during dinner time.
9 MONTHS TO GO
Order your gown and have any necessary alterations
8 MONTHS TO GO
Order hair accessories
Order rings and any other jewellery you need Plan and book your honeymoon
6 MONTHS TO GO
Edit, proof and print your wedding invitations Don’t forget the stamps and envelopes as well
Do a few run-throughs on your hairstyle and make-up so you can test out products and make tweaks to your final look (see pages 45 & 46)
5 MONTHS TO GO
Make arrangements for any rental items (tables, chairs, linens etc) you need
Arrange any additional sound equipment you’ll need to provide for the ceremony and reception
4 MONTHS TO GO
Choose groom’s attire and make necessary alterations Purchase any other bridal accessories including shoes, lingerie and garter
Address, stamp and send out your invitations
3 MONTHS TO GO
Check accommodations are booked for guests who need them
2 MONTHS TO GO
Finalise the menu with your caterer.
Don’t forget drinks! If alcohol is not provided ask about bringing in your own.
6 WEEKS TO GO
Check your wedding rings have been altered to fit Arrange a final try-on of your own and your attendants’ dresses for any last-minute alterations.
Confirm number of bouquets, buttonholes and centrepieces with your florist
4 WEEKS TO GO
Finish any DIY projects – this could include writing your vows and speeches
2 WEEKS TO GO
Create a wedding day schedule and pass it to important parties including your photographer and caterers
Give your caterer a final guest head-count
Finalise seating plan
Confirm all suppliers arrival or delivery times on the wedding day
HAPPY WEDDING DAY
Have a trusted friend or family member handle payments for suppliers on the day.
HAPPILY EVER AFTER
Begin to plan the rest of you lives together.
Wedding Planning Timeline
A super-helpful checklist and step-by-step guide to plan your big day
Wedding Planning Guide
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