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It can be unusual, individual, bizarre or fun to reflect your lifestyles. It should be one of the happiest days of your lives. Traditional weddings are now being overtaken by less formal weddings with many couples planning theme weddings or even fantasy weddings. The wedding day is a cause for excitement and happiness, a day filled with overwhelming emotion and an electric atmosphere. Weddings these days are often a mix of elements, tailored to the wedding couple’s requirements. Rarely is tradition completely dispensed with. The words ‘I do’ or the superstition of ‘something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue’ are not usually dispensed with. The bride continues to wear white, ivory or cream. There is always a wedding ring, a kiss and more often than not the sound of ‘Here comes the bride’. At all weddings the highlight is always the tossing of the bride’s bouquet and always a cake. Wedding Checklist SIX TO TWELVE MONTHS Book: Decorator FOUR MONTHS BEFORE THREE MONTHS BEFORE TWO MONTHS BEFORE ONE MONTH TO GO ONE WEEK TO GO
Decide the date and time of your wedding.
Arrange meeting between families to decide
size, style, and cost.
Draw up a draft guest list.
Book ceremony venue.
Appointment with a minister, priest, celebrant
to discuss the ceremony.
Reception venue and caterers
Photgrapher
Videographer
F lorist
Musician
cake decorator
Car hire
Honeymoon
Finalise guest list.
Choose & order wedding rings.
Confirm arrangements for ceremony;
incl. music, readings & order of service.
Choose & order invitations & other stationery.
Finalise honeymoon plans & check passports.
Confirm reception venue &
advise selected menu.
Book musicians & entertainment.
Begin a gift register with chosen department store.
Send out invitations & gift list.
Book groom's & groomsmen's suits.
Make appointments with hairdresser & beautician.
Shop for lingerie.
Order flowers, cake, bomboniere & accessories.
Book cars or other transport.
Choose gifts for attendants.
Pick up rings & check engraving.
Plan a bridesmaids' party.
Mark off acceptances as they arrive.
Confirm final photographer shot list.
Confirm programme with musians.
Confirm honeymoon reservations, pick up tickets.
Reception seating, advise reception venue.
Time the journey from home to ceremony venue.
Notify your bank of change of name details.
Arrange hen's & buck's nights.
Wedding rehearsal.
Pack for honeymoon.
Throw party for bridemaids.
Prepare your speech.
Check all final reception details.
Have a trial make-up & hair session.
Arrange for someone to ensure return of hired items.
Arrange for someone to take gifts home safely.
Take some time out for yourself;
have a massage or facial, go to a health spa or
away overnight with a friend.