For the Bride & Groom
Essential tips to planning the perfect wedding

 

WEDDING COUNTDOWN

When to place your orders  

 
  • 18 - 12 months before the wedding:
  • Choose your venue and select the date of the wedding
  • Book Photographer and if required, the videographer, for the date of wedding
  • Book Toastmaster if required
  • Make a list of guests - send out your 'save-the-date' cards

 


 
  • At least 12 months before the wedding
  • Book Transport
  • Order Invitation Packets
  • Honeymoon dates - consult travel agent
  • Decide on bridesmaid and ushers
  • Order wedding cake
  • Book disco, DJ, entertainment
  • Choose your wedding dress

 

  • 6 months before the wedding
  • Wedding Present list - appoint a department store to help you with this (e.g. John Lewis)
  • Decide colour scheme
  • Bridesmaids dresses
  • Hire of suits for the Best Man - Bridegroom, Fathers and Ushers
  • Choosing the Weddings Rings
  • Arrange appointments with hairdressers/ beautician

 

  • 3 months before the wedding
  • Send out wedding invitations
  • Mums outfits chosen
  • Choose hymns and choice of music, 'order of service' sheets printed

 

  • 1 month before the wedding
  • Follow up all suppliers to ensure everything is 'happening'
  • Confirm reception venue booking and numbers attending
  • Confirm details with photographer
  • Confirm wedding cars
  • Confirm details with florist and confirm numbers for the buttonholes
  • Confirm hotel bookings and accommodation for guests
  • Confirm honeymoon