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Countdown to Your Wedding

 

Once you are engaged and have announced it, the next step is to decide when, where and how will you get married. Planning a wedding can be a considerable strain on all involved, but the better your wedding is planned, the more likely you are to be free from worries on the day itself. Here are a few ideas to begin your planning for the big day.

  • If opting for civil ceremony, give Notice of Marriage at the register office which is valid for a year
  • Select the date, place and time, see the minister or registrar
  • Discuss the wedding budget, type of wedding, number of guests and type of reception
  • As soon as possible reserve the church / wedding venue and reception venue
  • Choose the wedding party - bridesmaids, best man, ushers, pageboys and witnesses
  • Compile your guest list
  • Book photographer, videographer, florist, caterer, entertainment and transport
  • Decide the colour scheme of the wedding and choose your wedding gown
  • Compile a gift list
  • Choose and order clothing for the wedding party
  • Order your wedding cake, ensure the colour and design match the style of your wedding
  • Order your wedding stationery, don't forget thank you cards and place cards
  • Discuss your wedding music - check your choice with the minister or registrar
  • Decide where to go for your honeymoon and make reservations
  • Discuss hair styles with your hairdresser
  • Send out invitations
  • Choose your wedding rings
  • Organise stag / hen night parties
  • Discuss the menu with the catering manager
  • Finalise the guest list
  • Confirm the number of guest to the caterer and florist
  • Finalise seating plans
  • Arrange trial runs for your hair do and make up
  • Arrange your last name change
  • Order drinks
  • Put wedding announcement in the newspapers
  • Think about your speeches
  • As soon as you receive wedding presents write thank you letters
  • Choose and order presents for the bridesmaids, other attendants and the best man
  • Organise accomodation for any out-of-town guests
  • Check that all licenses, banns, certificates etc. are in order for the ceremony
  • Meet the wedding photographer to finalise the details of your day with him
  • Collect your wedding dress
  • Send out wedding announcements to those who can't attend the wedding
  • Confirm all prior bookings
  • Attend the ceremony rehearsal
  • Time the journey to the wedding venue by car
  • Prepare timetable for the day
  • See that the place cards and all other table settings are in order
  • Have your hair cut









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    at 07743 738009

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