Wedding Timetable
You're engaged... now what? Let us guide you all the way!
As soon as you get engaged
Organise an engagement party Engagement parties make a perfect excuse if you want to show off your ring a little bit more and also an intimate occasion to celebrate with your nearest and dearest- this is a big deal folks, you are about to get married.
Make sure you are on the same page Once you and your other half are ready to start planning a wedding, sit down, have a heart-to-heart convo and picture your ideal wedding day together.
Draw up a budget It is impossible to keep track of all wedding expenses, but setting on a budget would help you a lot with managing 95 percent of the wedding checklist. Be as realistic as possible and calculate your incomings, outgoings, savings (if you have any), and allocate resources accordingly.
The guest list You just have to draw up a rough guest list, as it will direct you towards the venues with approximate capacity. Couples having their heart set on an intimate ceremony for ten to twenty people certainly wouldn't like their guests to rattle around in a big hall, while the ones dreaming of a lavish wedding need an appropriate venue hosting more than 300 guests.
10 - 18 Months
- Set a wedding date
- Select ceremony location and reception site that fits your style, numbers, and budget
- Decide formality and overall theme
- Select and reserve musicians, photographer, and videographer (these three are in charge of making your day even more fun and romantic)
- Hire a photographer for an engagement photo session and practice being in front of camera
- Hire an officiant
8 - 10 Months
- Start shopping for your wedding dress, veil, and suits
- Discuss bridesmaid's gown colors and styles and order them
- Insure your engagement ring
6 - 8 Months
- Arrange bridesmaids’ gowns fittings
- Book a florist
- Start looking at invitations (you can work with a graphic designer to create custom invitations)
- Arrange for a cake tasting
- Select wedding rings
4 - 6 Months
- Book your honeymoon
- Book hotel block-room if you have any out of town guests
- Hire a hairdresser and makeup professional
2 - 4 Months
- Finalise menu with caterer or hotel
- Schedule all rehearsals
- Send invitation emails to your guests
- Reserve wedding car
- Book transportation for out-of-town guests if needed
- Get your marriage license
- Have your hen or stag parties
1 - 2 Months
- Prepare the necessary documents if you intend to change your name
- Inform the post office about the change of address if you are moving out
- Confirm final guest count
- Prepare toasts and finalise speeches
3 Weeks
- Prepare a seating plan
- Final dress fittings for all
- Buy some jewellery, handbag and make up and any honeymoon clothes you need
- Confirm honeymoon details
2 Weeks
- Break in your wedding shoes
- Move your personal belongings to your new home
- Review and finalise all details of the wedding with your other half
1 Week
- Print place cards
- Pick up wedding rings
- Confirm arrangements with all wedding suppliers
- Do your final wedding dress fitting
- Do ceremony rehearsal
- Sort out final payments
- Have someone who will ensure the cake is on track to be delivered on time
- Pack up for your honeymoon
- Congrats! You have ticked away all of our tasks. Take some rest and get enough sleep so you can remember every detail of your wonderful day
Post Wedding and Honeymoon
- Return any rentals
- Return the wedding suits (if hired)
- Write and send thank-you notes
- Review wedding photos and videos
- Pick up the marriage certificate
- Enjoy your honeymoon!
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Communication is key
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