Essential Wedding Checklist

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§ 12 Months

 Set a wedding date.   Compile a guest list.   Agree your budget.   Start trying on wedding dresses.   Choose your bridesmaids, best man, pageboys and ushers. 

11 Months

 Book the ceremony and reception venue.   Book a photographer or videographer.   Book registrar and wedding licence (if not a church wedding).   Order your wedding cake.   Book and confirm food and drink with the caterers. 

10 Months

 Choose your wedding dress.   Discuss hair and make up for both you and the bridesmaids.   Book the florist and organise flowers for the ceremony and reception.   Choose your bridesmaids' dresses and the men’s suits. 

9 Months

 Organise a wedding gift list.   Choose the wedding rings.   Book transport to and from the venue.   Discuss honeymoon and dates.   Find make-up artist and hairdresser. 

1 8 Months

 Confirm arrangements for ceremony including readings and music.   For a Church Wedding talk to the minister about the arrangements.   For a Civil Ceremony decide if you want music for the ceremony.   Discuss the form of service and choose your readings.   Reserve accommodation for guests. 

7 Months

 Order wedding invitations and envelopes plus other stationery.   Order your order-of-service sheets for the ceremony. 

6 Months

 Make sure outfits are organised for the groom, best man and ushers.   Choose wedding jewellery accessories for you and your bridesmaids.   Choose gifts for your bridesmaids, best man and parents.   Send out invitations. 

5 Months

 Book your first night in hotel.   Choose your first dance song.   Think about table decorations and seating plans. 

4 Months

 Make a list of acceptances and refusals.   Let the caterers know of the final number of guests and menu.   Have a hair and make-up trial for you and your bridesmaids.   Buy wedding lingerie. 

3 Months

 As wedding presents arrive, send out thank you notes.   Work out final seating plan.   Finalise and book your honeymoon.   Start to plan your hen and stag parties. 

1 2 Months

 Make sure that your rings, speeches and suits are organised.   Have a final hair/make-up dress rehearsal for you and the bridesmaids.   Check dresses and try on the whole outfit. 

1 Month

 Hold a ceremony rehearsal.   Send your honeymoon luggage to the reception or first-night hotel.   Make sure your outfit is complete and comfortable.   Finalise speeches, best man and usher duties.   Finalise all details with photographer, venue, caterers and transport. 

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