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12 – 6
MONTHS BEFORE YOUR WEDDING DAY
v
If
you haven’t already done so, formally announce your engagement v
Decide
on a wedding date (normally in consultation with the church or registrar) v Work out a budget for your wedding, in consultation with parents, etc. if necessary. Be realistic.
v
Draw
up a provisional guest list so that you have an idea of numbers to
accommodate/cater for v
Purchase
or download a wedding planner
- this is an invaluable tool for recording and reminding you of all
those things that you need to do in the months approaching your wedding day v Visit locations for your wedding reception and book the venue of your choice
v
Book
the DJ, musicians or band for your reception (and for your ceremony if this
is required) v Arrange for caterers if the reception venue doesn’t supply themselves
v
Book
the photographer, and/or videographer if required v Book the wedding transport
v
Book
the florist v Book overnight accommodation for your wedding night. Also the night before unless you are intending to travel to the wedding from home.
v
Start
arrangements for the wedding dress v Decide on the people who will be your Best Man, Bridesmaids and Ushers vv Confirm all bookings that you make in writing
6 – 3
MONTHS BEFORE YOUR WEDDING DAY
v
Finalise
fitting for the wedding dress v
Obtain
accessories, shoes, etc. for the wedding dress v
Decide
and order Bridesmaids dresses and accessories v
Choose
the wedding attire for the Groom, Best Man, Fathers, Mothers and Ushers –
book with Hire Company if required v
Choose
the Bride and Groom’s wedding rings v
Order
wedding favours for your guests if you are having them v
Order
the wedding cake v
Arrange
your honeymoon and (the bride) may need to apply for a new passport in her
married name. Note that if a
new passport is obtained it will invalidate any existing passport and you
will not be able to travel on the new one until after your wedding date –
so careful consideration and timing may be needed v
Notify
Authorities, Banks, Building Societies of the change of name, including the
date that it will take effect v
Order
wedding invitations and stationery v
Arrange
wedding Insurance, if required v
Discuss
hairstyles, nails and make up with appropriate beauticians
3 – 1
MONTHS BEFORE YOUR WEDDING DAY
v
Send out wedding invitations v
Draw
up your wedding gift list and circulate it to the guests v
Check
that guests requiring accommodation for the wedding night have made bookings
(you may be able to arrange special terms for them at a local hotel) v
Confirm
ceremony arrangements with the church minister or registrar, including music
to be played/hymns v
Get
Order of Service sheets/cards printed, if required v
Buy
gifts for the Best Man, Ushers and Bridesmaids v
Buy
Bride and Groom’s gifts for each other v
Finalise
the seating plan and room decoration for the reception with the
venue/caterers v
Make
arrangements for any vaccinations you may require for your honeymoon v
Start
to plan your Hen Night and Stag Night 1 MONTH BEFORE YOUR
WEDDING DAY
v
Arrange
final fitting of the wedding dress v
Obtain
the marriage license if you need to do this ahead of time v
Reconfirm
all the arrangements with suppliers. Wedding
Reception, Caterers, Florist, Cars, Photographer, Videographer, DJ, Hotel,
Honeymoon Travel Agent, etc. v
Contact
any guests who have not responded to your invitation v
Review
and finalise the seating plan for the reception, ensuring that there is a
seating plan to be displayed for your guests on the day. v
Arrange
a date for the wedding rehearsal with all concerned (if required) v
Arrange
a date for delivery/collection of the wedding dress and for collection of
any suit hire v
Prepare
speeches 1 WEEK BEFORE YOUR
WEDDING DAY
v
Hold
the wedding rehearsal v
Pack
for your honeymoon v
Pack
for the day after your wedding, especially important if you are going on to
the honeymoon suit after your reception v
Wear-in
your wedding shoes v
Organise
someone to carry an ‘emergency kit’ for the bride and groom on the day.
This should contain at least spare make up, repair kit for the
wedding dress, needle and thread, spare tights/stockings, list of contact
names and numbers for all suppliers, etc. v
Make
sure Order of Service cards will be at the church/venue on the wedding day v
Arrange
any foreign currency you may need for your honeymoon v
Give
the wedding rings to the Best man
THE DAY BEFORE YOUR
WEDDING DAY
v
Take
the day off work!! v
Have a nail manicure (Bride
and Groom, as close up photographs may be taken of the rings) v
The
groom and best man go and have their hair trimmed/cut v
Get
an early night! ON YOUR WEDDING DAY
v
The
time of your wedding service will determine the events prior to it.
Get up in plenty of time to prepare for the day ahead, have a
relaxing shower or bath and have a breakfast (nothing out of the ordinary,
but bear in mind that you are probably not going to eat until much later in
the day – and you don’t want to have a rumbling tummy during the quieter
moments of the service!) v
The
rest of the arrangements that you have made should drop into place as the
people and professionals around you arrive to play their part in your big
day.
Hints and Tips for your wedding day 5 Easy and Practical Wedding Day Tips
Manchester
wedding supplier.
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