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"A Great Event Is The Result of a Thousand Small Actions"

  • Decide on the size, budget, style and setting

  • Decide how wedding expenses will be shared

  • Compile a guest list (perhaps you might need two lists - one for the day, one for the evening)

  • Use your list to determine where you can have the wedding venue/reception

  • Book the registrar, if required

  • Choose your wedding party; brides-maids, best man, page boys, flower girls and ushers

  • Reserve a date and time for the wedding venue.

  • Decide what music you want for the venue, and book the band/DJ

  • Book the wedding Car/cars

  • Book your photographer

  • Book your videographer (if required)

  • If you require external caterers - make your selection and book the date

  • Shop together for the wedding rings. Consider having them engraved

  • Pick a colour scheme for your wedding

  • Start shopping for your choice of bridal outfit, bridesmaids, grooms and grooms party

  • Help mothers co-ordinate and find their wedding day clothing

  • Discuss your requirements with a florist - sizes, colours, corsages etc.

  • Shop for grooms suit

  • Order your wedding cake

  • Discuss your florists requirements and book the date

  • Finalise the menu and price at the reception venue

  • Select the wine/alcohol requirements for both the meal and pre-reception/toasting

  • Decide on any special bar arrangements - such as cash/credit/special drinks

  • Choose your bridal gift wishes. Register lists with chosen stores/shops

  • Send invitations to wedding guests with RSVPs. Perhaps include a response card

  • Decide and book your honeymoon destination and duration

  • Book holiday time for the wedding/honeymoon with your employers

  • Ensure, if relevant, you have the required visas, vaccinations and passports

  • Reserve a date/time for the ceremony rehearsal

  • Arrange accommodation for out-of-town guests. Negotiate special rates at chosen hotel

  • Arrange for a fitting of the wedding gown

  • Ensure the wedding party have their fittings at the chosen shop/hire shop

  • Finalise the reception decor

  • Select the bridal stationary - invitations, guest book, thank-you cards, table name badges

  • Arrange any special table decorations and printed menu's

  • Select and order gifts for "give-aways' on the day for wedding party and contributors

  • Bride should choose a regular hairdresser and experiment with hairstyles

  • Book final appointments with hairdresser and beautician

  • Buy a book to record gifts received and ensure you send thank-you notes

  • Purchase a special gift for your fiance/fiancee

  • Plan your preferred music selection for; champagne pouring, tossing of bouquet, first dance etc.

  • Shop for your going away and honeymoon clothes

  • If you plan to change your name - notify your friends, bank, building society, work, doctor etc.

  • Chase up late invitation replies

  • Finalise plans for the entertainers, bands, DJ. Finalise list of songs you would like played/when

  • Finalise plans for the car hire

  • Finalise plans for the photographer/videographer

  • Finalise plans for the church/wedding venue

  • Finalise plans for the reception, florists, bakers

  • Pick up the wedding rings from the jeweller

  • Organise your wedding party and assign tasks to be done on the day

  • Place your wedding announcements in the newspaper

  • Have your stag night and hen night

  • Arrange for somebody to collect the flowers

  • Arrange for somebody to collect the morning suits

  • Inform you caterer/reception venue about final guest count

  • Buy cake boxes for your guests unable to attend

  • Have your wedding ceremony rehearsal

  • Pack for honeymoon. Confirm hotels and collect flight tickets

  • Purchase travellers cheques. Get currency

  • Ensure you have all Visas, passports, etc.

  • Inform the ceremony and reception venue's management about your wedding day programme

  • Make sure all the wedding attire fits

  • Allow plenty of time (2 hours) to put your make-up on/style your hair

  • If photographs are to be taken before the ceremony allow 1 hour for them

  • Remember to bring the rings

  • Groom should arrive at the ceremony one hour before

  • Take a deep breath, relax, enjoy and remember to smile

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