The ultimate wedding planning checklist

It’s no secret that planning a wedding can be incredibly stressful, so we’ve put together the ultimate wedding planning checklist based on a 12-24 month timeline to help you stay organised.
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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

 
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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

 
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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

 
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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