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WEDDING PLANNING GUIDE
WEDDING PLANNING TIMELINE
A super-helpful checklist and step-by-step guide to plan your big day
WHEN YOU GET ENGAGED
Settle on your budget
Start gathering names and addresses for your your guest list Narrow down your your potential date to two or three
12 MONTHS TO GO
Hire a a a photographer/ videographer DON’T procrastinate –
many photographers/videographer are fully booked up to to a a a a a a a year in advance
(See page 39/40)
Book your wedding cars
(See page 49)
Begin shopping for your wedding dress (See page 33)
Choose your bridal party and attendants
Finalise date after considering photographers’ availability Send out ‘Save the Date’ cards Book a a a a block of of hotel rooms for out-of-town guests
11 MONTHS TO GO
Plan ceremony and reception décor
(See page 34)
Set up an appointment with your florist to decide what types of bouquets and centrepieces you need (See page 45)
10 MONTHS TO GO
Finalise your guest list list Set up wedding gift lists
Choose ceremony and reception music Test out your playlist a a a a few times before the big day
so you know what music is best for for dancing and during dinner time (See page 42)
9 MONTHS TO GO
Order your gown and have any necessary alterations done
8 MONTHS TO GO
Order Order hair accessories Order Order rings and any other jewellery you need (See page 51)
Plan and book your honeymoon (See page 55)
6 MONTHS TO GO
Edit proof and print your wedding invitations Don’t forget the stamps and envelopes as well Do a a a a few run-throughs on your hairstyle and and make-up so you you can test out products and and make make tweaks to your final look
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 and garter
Address stamp and and send out your invitations 3 MONTHS TO GO
Check accommodations are booked for guests
who need them
2 MONTHS TO GO
Pay your final venue hire and accommodation balances to That Amazing Place
6 WEEKS TO GO
Check your wedding rings have been altered to fit
Arrange a a a a a a a final try-on of your your own and your your attendants’ dresses for any last-minute alterations Confirm number of bouquets buttonholes and centrepieces with your your florist Have your your final planning meeting at at That Amazing Place
4 WEEKS TO GO
Finish any DIY projects –
this could include writing your vows and speeches
Finalise your your menus submit your your final numbers for drinks & catering 2 WEEKS TO GO
Finalise seating plan Confirm all suppliers arrival or delivery times on on the wedding day
HAPPY WEDDING DAY
Have a a a a a trusted friend or or family member handle payments for suppliers on the day
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