Wedding Tips

Not very organised? Not sure what needs to doing or when to start preparing? Use our helpful check lists to plan for your big day.

                    

18 Months to Go

Check Box 

 Decide a Date

 

 Decide a Budget

 

 Choose location of ceremony/church

 

 Select Bridesmaids/Best Man/Ushers

 

 Select dress and outfits

 

 Select reception venue

 

 Plan details of reception

 

 Select photographer

 

 Select videographer

 

 Select caterer

 

 Select gift registry

 

 Select music for wedding ceremony

 

 Select musicians/DJ for reception

 

 Discuss honeymoon plans

 

 Order wedding cars

 

 Choose and order decorations

12 Months to Go

          

 Book hotel for wedding night

 

 Book wedding cars

 

 Organise stationery

 

 Book holiday with work

 

 Arrange honeymoon

 

 Check passports are valid

 

 Organise favours

 

 Compile gift list for bridal gift service

 

 Order bridesmaid/pageboy outfits

 

 Choose wedding day lingerie

 

 Select wedding rings

 

 Arrange notice of marriage to register office

 

 Select men's formal wear

 

 Order wedding cake

 

 Order flowers

4 to 6 Months to Go
 

          

 Mail your invitations

 

 Select attendants gifts

 

 Order catering equipment

 

 Consult make-up artist

 

 Consult hairdresser

 

 Consult with mothers regarding outfits

 

 Order foreign currency for honeymoon

 

 Organise hen and stag nights

 

 

1 Month to Go

 

 

Arrange for final fittings of your gown 

 

 Schedule appointments with hairdressers/make-up artist

 

 Finalise guest list

 

 Draw up seating plan

       

 Organise place cards

 

 Liaise with caterers about final numbers

 

 Order drinks

 

 Meet with florist to confirm choice of flowers & button holes

 

 Start planning speeches

 

 Finalise hen and stag party details

 

 

14 Days to Go

      

 Start honeymoon packing

 

 Final fittings for men's outfits

 

 Ensure photo/videographer have a list of "must have" shots you wish to be taken

 

 Have final dress fitting

 

 Record wedding gifts as you receive them and write thank you notes promptly

 

 Double check attire and accessories for all members of the wedding party

 

 Review reception seating plan and make changes if needed

 

 Enjoy your hen/stag night

 

1 Week to Go

    

 Final consultation with suppliers

 

 Give final guest count to reception venue/caterer

 

 Finalise arrangements with hairdressers/make up artist

 

 Collect honeymoon tickets and currency

 

The Day Before

    

 Pamper yourself with a relaxing day at a health spa

 

 Have a manicure and pedicure

 

 Make sure best man has money for fees, tips and the rings

 

 Take luggage and overnights bags etc to hotel

 

 Speak to all attendants

 

 Have an early night!

     

Contact List

Name

Phone Number

Minister / Registrar

 

 

Wedding Co-ordinator

 

 

Reception Venue

 

 

Wedding Night Accommodation

 

 

Caterers

 

 

Photographer

 

 

Videographer

 

 

Musician/DJ

 

 

Wedding Cars

 

 

Wedding Rings

 

 

Invitations

 

 

Gowns

 

 

Men's Formal Wear

 

 

Cake

 

 

Florist

 

 

Hairdresser

 

 

Gift Registry

 

 

Honeymoon

 

 

Attendants Gifts

 

 

Decoration

 

 

Toastmaster / MC

 

 


Honeymoon Reminders 

      

 Pick up a selection of brochures

 

 Plan well ahead

 

 Remember holiday may not start on a Sunday

 

 Discuss any discounts that may be available with the travel agent

 

 Check health requirements

 

 Check passport and visa requirements

 

 Arrange holiday insurance

 

 Finally relax and enjoy a fabulous honeymoon

 Honeymoon Information:

Travel Agent:               
Phone Number:         
Destination:   
Departure:
Airline/Flight Numbers:   
Resort/Hotel: 

Your Wedding Investment

 

Budget

Actual

Bridal Gown & Accessories                 

 

 

Wedding Rings

 

 

Invitations

 

 

Hall/Marquee      

 

 

Reception 

 

 

Caterer  

 

 

Music & Entertainment            

 

 

Cake

 

 

Florist 

 

 

Photographer

 

 

Videographer

 

 

Wedding Cars    

 

 

Attendants Gifts  

 

 

Clergy Fee       

 

 

Favors 

 

 

Honeymoon

 

 

Men's Wear & Accessories

 

 

Hairdresser/Make-up    

 

 

Total 

 

 

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