The ultimate wedding planning checklist
For starters
Enjoy your engagement
Create your guest list
Remember to get wedding insurance
Pop the question to your wedding party – maid of honour, best man, bridesmaids, groomsmen
Booking up
Design & send ‘Save the Date’ cards
Choose your wedding pros – photographer, videographer, musicians for the ceremony
Choose & book transport for the wedding
Research & book entertainment for the day, e.g. photo booth
Book your band or DJ for the evening
Research & book your honeymoon
Start thinking about your dream dress
Decide on suitable dates for the stag & hen celebrations & let your attendees know
Dress to impress
Research & plan your overall wedding décor and style
Shop for your dream wedding dress
Add shoes & underwear to go with it
Buy a veil & beautiful accessories
Choose & buy groom, best man & groomsmen suits that match your theme
Choose & buy wedding rings together
Buy your bridesmaids dresses
Book hair & makeup stylists for the day
Get creative
Design & order your invitations and other stationery for the day
Send out the invitations to guests
Choose a cake designer & order your cake
Book a florist & plan your bouquet designs and floral décor
Book accommodation for the wedding night
Write your own vows if you’re planning to
The icing on the cake
Book in your final details appointment at least 6-8 weeks prior to the wedding date and make sure you have most of the following confirmed.
Choose your menu options
Finalise the table plan including guest dietary information
Choose gifts for the wedding party – e.g. parents, bridesmaids
Buy favours, table props & confetti
Trial run of hair & makeup
Write the speeches
Final dress fitting & alterations
Enjoy your hen & stag celebrations
Confirm details of flowers, transport, music & any other suppliers
Finalise your schedule & timings for the day
Almost there
The week before
Pamper yourself – get a manicure & pedicure
Collect any hired occasion wear
Make sure other outfits are ready for the day
Brief the best man, bridesmaids & ushers
Pack your weekend bag
Enjoy some valued time together
The big day
Eat a big breakfast & enjoy getting ready with your friends and family
Allow plenty of time – don’t be late to the ceremony
Give the wedding rings to the best man
Relax & enjoy every second of your special day