YOUR ONLINE WEDDING CHECKLIST
| 12 MONTHS | 2 MONTHS | ||
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Anounce your
engagement |
Finalise music requirements for ceremony and reception | |
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Work out basic
budget and decide who is paying for what. |
Finalise details with florists | |
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Choose your wedding
theme and style |
Purchase ceremony and reception accessories such as wineglasses, candles, etc. | |
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Choose a wedding
date and reserve your ceremony venue |
Secure a dressing-room for bride and bridesmaids | |
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Determine number
of guests and draw up a list |
Update gift registry | |
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Research Reception venues and book as soon as possible | Purchase gifts for wedding-party members | |
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Select a wedding-coordinator if required | Draw up antenuptual contract and wills with lawyers | |
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Look through magazines for ideas on wedding outfits and start a "wedding file" | If changing your name, inform bank | |
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Discuss honeymoon destinations | 1 MONTH | |
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Begin a diet or exercise plan | Confirm all orders, bookings,and details with service providers | |
| 9 MONTHS | Final fitting of wedding gown and groom's outfit | ||
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Select and book caterers, musicians, DJ, photographer and videographer | Give estimated numbers to caterers and confirm menu | |
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Meet with officiant to discuss ceremony | Trial run for hair and make-up | |
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Choose your bridal retinue | Buy new camera if necessary | |
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Organise leave from work | Shop for honeymoon wardrobe and luggage | |
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Visit bridal stores to find your dress and /or book designer | Discuss ceremony details with officiant | |
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Research and interview florists | 2 WEEKS | |
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Discuss attendant's duties with chief-bridesmaid | Create detailed wedding day schedule for bridal party, service providers and ushers. (Discuss) | |
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Register for gifts | Call anyone who has NOT responded to the invitations. | |
| 6 MONTHS | Confirm numbers with caterers and drawup seatingplan | ||
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Discuss what is required of the
various service providers (i.e DJ; caterers, photographer etc.) |
Final haircut and colour touch-up for bride and groom | |
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Discuss menu options with caterers and get estimates for food and drink | Arrange transport to and from airport | |
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First fitting of bridal gowns and attendants' outfits | Have the car serviced if necessarry | |
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Select an order bridal accessories (gloves, headpiece,veil etc) and bridesmaids accessories | 1 WEEK | |
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Select florist and discuss wedding theme | Confirm date, time, delivery to venue and special requests to all suppliers | |
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Decide on wedding invatations and other stationary and start to order | Meet marraige officer and bridal party for rehearsal | |
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Determine order of ceremony and choose wording for programme | Discuss order of events and who's who with photographer and videographer | |
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Buy wedding rings or speak to jewelry designer | Collect wedding rings and all outfits for bridal retinue | |
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Finalise details with wedding-coordinator | Pick up tickets for travelling, honeymoon, buy travellers cheques; start packing | |
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Research Airline, Hotel and car rental reservations for wedding-guests | DAY BEFORE | |
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Consult a travel agent about the honeymoon | Groom, best-man and groom-men collect wardrobe | |
| 4 MONTHS | Check reception venue and decor are ready, and that cake and flowers are delivered | ||
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Discuss ceremony with marraige officer, including music/songs/hymns and other special requirements | Double check transport arrangements | |
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Decide on clothes and accessories for groom and groomsmen | Have manicure, pedi-cure, de-stress massage, confirm hair and make-up appointments | |
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Create information cards and maps to accompany invitations | Check wedding dress, shoes and undergarments | |
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Order table cards and place order for printing of programmes and service sheets | Pack emergency kit of make-up and beauty items | |
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Review and approve stationary | Have the car fueled | |
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Order wedding-cake | ON THE BIG DAY | |
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Book wedding night for bride and groom - | Eat a healthy breakfast | |
| Book wedding transport | Start make-up and hairdressing sessions early | ||
| Book honeymoon, organise visas and Passports; Check travel insurance | Photo-sessions with parents and bridesmaids at least an hour before the wedding | ||
| 3 MONTHS | Relax and have fun | ||
| Decide on speech makers | |||
| Write or choose wedding vows | AFTER THE WEDDING | ||
| Review and approve service sheets and programmes | Arrange for transport and safekeeping of gifts | ||
| Book body and beauty treatments | Take wedding dress to dry-cleaners or return. | ||
| Meet with hairdresser and make-up artist to discuss options | |||
| Buy or order wedding favours for reception | |||
| Send out invitations with gift registry details | AFTER THE HONEYMOON | ||
| Discuss kitchen tea and bachelorette party details | Send thank you cards to the attendees, specially to those people who gave gifts | ||