With so much to remember, download our helpful Wedding Planner to make sure that you don't forget anything.
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First things...
- Set a date and visit the minister or registrar
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For civil weddings, book the registrar
- Set a budget and allocate responsibilities to those who are helping you
- Decide on the number of guests and draw up a list
- Start searching for a wedding dress
- Visit suitable venues and start thinking about the kind of menu you
would like. Book the reception venue, caterers and decide on menu
and wines as soon as possible.
- Book a photographer (and videographer)
- Book transport
- Organise wedding insurance
- Choose your best man and bridesmaids
- Start choosing bridesmaids' outfits
- Get into a regular health and beauty routine
5 months ahead
- Book first night hotel and honeymoon
- Order wedding invites
- Organise gift list
3 months ahead
- Arrange a second visit with minister to discuss service,
hymns and dates for the reading of the banns.
- Give notice of marriage to the superintendent registrar if
with church other than the church of England
- Choose rings
- Send out wedding invites
- Arrange dress fittings
- Choose a florist and settle on colour schemes and arrangements
- Order the cake
- Book make-up and hairdresser, also manicure for the day before
2 months ahead
- Make sure your passports are in order.
- Have any inoculations necessary for honeymoon
- Finalise order of service
- Reconfirm bookings
- Buy bridal accessories
- Choose thank you presents for mother of bride, mother
of groom and attendants
- Buy the certificate of licence from the registrar
