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18 MONTHS TO GO

Announce your engagement

Discuss what you both want from the wedding

Decide on ceremony type

Set a budget

Open a separate bank account for your wedding funds

Start to view venues

12 MONTHS TO GO

Set a date

Arrange the wedding licence

Organise wedding insurance

Choose your attendants

Compile a guest list

Book the registrar

Book the ceremony venue

Visit reception venues and reserve your favourite

Start a scrapbook

Book photographer

Book a videographer

Contact various caterers

Book the entertainment

Find a cake maker

Start shopping for your dress

Start a good hair and skincare routine

9 MONTHS TO GO

Book the caterer

Book your florist

Order your cake

Choose and order your dress

Buy wedding stationery

Book consultations with a hairdresser

Book your honeymoon

6 MONTHS TO GO

Book Transport

Choose the men’s outfits

Dress the bridesmaids

Have a dress fitting

Select your readings

Choose a makeup artist

Choose your hairdresser

Reserve accommodation for guests

3 MONTHS TO GO

Buy the wedding rings

Make a gift list

Send out invitations

Create a seating plan

Choose the wedding favours

Choose the table decorations

Have a makeup and hair trial

Book your first night accommodation

Decide on a going away outfit

Shop for wedding lingerie

2 MONTHS TO GO

Choose the music for the ceremony

Choose music for the reception and wedding breakfast

Confirm the menu

Confirm the register office

Buy a guest book

Remind everyone about their speeches

Finalise your seating plan

Check that passports are valid for when you travel

1 MONTH TO GO

Write your vows

Hold hen and stag parties

Send place cards to the printer

Pamper yourself

Confirm supplier contracts with the venue

Final dress fitting for bride and bridesmaids include accessories

Run through duties with ushers and best man

2 WEEKS TO GO

Break in your wedding shoes by wearing them around the house

Make all your honeymoon arrangements

Sort out holiday currency

Groom’s haircut

Liaise with photographer to discuss must have photos

Another hair and makeup trial

Arrange gifts for the wedding party

Check the availability of hired outfits

Arrange for cake to be delivered to the reception venue

Confirm final arrangements with Photographer, Caterer, Florist, Videographer, Cars, Music, Entertainment, Wedding party

1 WEEK TO GO

Hold a wedding rehearsal

Confirm final numbers with the caterer

Pamper yourself!

Arrange for the venue to be decorated

2 DAYS BEFORE

Have luggage sent to the hotel

Have a manicure and pedicure

Book a head and shoulder massage

Eat healthy

Get plenty of rest!

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