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As soon as possible.....
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Agree a date, budget, Style of ceremony and number of
guests
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Choose the Attendants, Bridesmaids, Pageboys, Best Man
& Ushers
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Book the wedding Planner / organiser
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Book the venue for ceremony
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Book the venue for reception (day & evening)
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Book the entertainment
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Book the hotel for wedding night
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Book the honeymoon
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Book the caterers
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Book the florist
Six months to three months ahead.....
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Choose & order wedding outfits for the bride, groom and
attendants
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Plan the ceremony
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Choose the service along with music and any special readings
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Compile guest list
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Choose & order printed invitations and other special
stationery
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Book the videographer & photographer
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Choose & order a wedding cake
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Compile a wedding present list
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Book transport to & from the ceremony & reception
Three months to six weeks ahead.....
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Arrange to have the Banns read
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Send out Wedding invitations
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Book overnight accommodation for guests who require it
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B
ook a hairdresser
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Book a make-up artist
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Discuss the menu with the caterers
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Discuss floral requirements with the florist
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Arrange the wedding rehearsal
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Arrange the hen & stag nights
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Where the honeymoon is to be taken, ensure that passports,
visas & vaccinations are up-to-date
Three weeks to two weeks ahead.....
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Purchase thank-you gifts for the attendants
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Order drinks
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Circulate the wedding day timetable
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Send wedding announcements to the newspapers
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Check order of service sheets and any other stationery
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Check arrangements for ceremony and ensure that all legal
requirements have been met
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C
heck bookings for overnight accommodation for guests
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Check caterer’s arrangements including any special dietary
requirements & confirm the number of guests
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Check the reception venue
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Check parking arrangements for guests
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Finalise seating plan for the reception
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Check arrangements with the florist
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Check & confirm arrangements with the photographer / V
ideographer
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Have a final fitting for the bridal outfit
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Discuss & practice make-up and hairstyles
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Check the groom’s outfit
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Check the attendants outfit
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Double check arrangements for the honeymoon
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Check and finalise the honeymoon wardrobe
One week ahead.....
Wedding Day.....
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