Wedding to do list
Wedding calendar checklist for the countdown to your big day.
Read through our wedding checklist below to make sure you’ve got everything covered?
To do as soon as you become engaged.
Share your good news with close family and friendsIf both sets of parents are yet to meet, arrange a get together.
Set a wedding budget.
Decide what tasks need completing and who is responsible for what.
Arrange a first meeting with your minister or priest to set a date for your wedding.
If you are having a civil ceremony, then book the registry office or civil venue.
Send ‘Save the date’ notifications with venue details to abroad or out of town guests.
Make appointments with Bridal boutiques.
Choose your witnesses, bridesmaids and groomsmen.
One Year before the big day
Set up a Personal Website & E-Mail to keep your friends up to date about your wedding. Google gmail, Website Builder.
Finalise Guest List.
Send out Save the date cards or emails.
Hire a wedding planner.
9 months before the big day
Arrange to visit caterer.
Arrange to visit a Florist.
Choose Dress.
Book honeymoon.
Book caterer. Catering Food Menu One, Catering Food Menu Two, Catering Food Menu Three.
Catering Food Menu Four, Entertainment. DJ Hire, Magician Hire,
Photo Booth Hire, Children's Entertainer, Bouncy Castle Hire, Wedding Band Hire,
6 months before the big day
Book a florist.
Choose a hairstylist.
Choose a make-up artist.
Remind out of town guests to book accommodation.
Choose your gift list.
Go for a 2nd dress fitting.
Choose wedding rings.
Order wedding cake.
Choose bridesmaids dresses.
Book transport for the day.
3 months before the big day
Discuss the services and banns with your minister.
Select Hymns and Order of Service / Choose readings if desired.
Ensure passports are valid for your honeymoon.
Arrange for a tasting of the food to be served. Food ideas.
Discuss service details with ceremony officials.
Send out wedding invitations.
2 months before the big day
Meet photographer to decide on what types of photos you want (a storyboard) and to advise of the key people at the wedding.
You should meet at the venue if you can.
Draw up a wedding day timetable.
Book a make-up trial session.
Book a hair session and be sure to take any veils/headpieces you will wear.
Organise Hen Party.
Organise Stag Party.
Buy gifts for bridesmaids / parents of the bride and groom.
Contact photographer to re-confirm booking.
Contact hair stylist and make-up artist to re-confirm booking.
Contact your florist to re-confirm booking.
Contact your caterer to re-confirm booking.
1 month before the big day
Go for final dress fitting.
Ensure you have paid all of your suppliers.
Give notice of marriage to your local register office (unless you are marrying in the Church of England/Church of Wales)
Confirm honeymoon bookings.
Ensure that you get your Engagement ring cleaned.
2 weeks before
Sort out local currency for your honeymoon.
Wear in your new wedding shoes.
Pick up wedding rings.
1 week before
Reconfirm details with your venue (dates, times, location, contact numbers)
Finalise seating plan.
Write place cards.
Reconfirm details with photographer (dates, times, location, contact numbers)
Organise for note or gift to be delivered to your partner on the wedding day.
Pack for your honeymoon and ensure you leave all details with a friend in case of an emergency.
Reconfirm details with hairstylist & make-up artist (dates, times, location, contact numbers)
Ensure your waxing/tanning is completed.
Have your teeth whitened.
Reconfirm details with photographer (dates, times, location, contact numbers)
Pick up wedding dress.
Reconfirm details with photographer (dates, times, location, contact numbers)
advise on final numbers, and any special dietary requirements.
Arrange to have your wedding cake delivered to your venue.
Make up the favours for your wedding day.
1 day before
Help decorate the venue.
Ensure your nails are manicured.
Run through the order of the day with the bridal party to ensure everyone
knows what their roles and responsibilities are Get an early night.
On the day
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