Discuss Wedding Budget and how
expenses will be shared
Agree on Guest List and degree
of formality
Organize your engagement
notice in the paper
Choose and book Ceremony and
Reception location
Call clergyman or other
official to confirm date and schedule appointment
to discuss ceremony
Choose wedding attendants
Choose and book Photographer
and/or Videographer
Organize Food and Beverage
Catering
Consider Bridal Attire
Begin planning your Honeymoon
destination
Select and book bridal party
transportation
Engage a Florist and discuss
floral choices, design and color
Select music/musician/DJ for
ceremony/reception
Consider Stationery
Organize Master of ceremony
for your Reception
Book a consultation with
Wedding Decorator if using one.
3 – 6
Months Ahead
Order your wedding stationery
Order Hire Equipment –
chairs, tables, etc
Select wedding rings
Plan the order of Ceremony and
Reception
Register with a Bridal Gift
service and select gift choices
Organize the Bridal Gown -
schedule fittings
Order attendant’s gowns
and schedule fittings
Select style of Formal Wear
for groom’s party and make arrangements with
rental service
2 Months Ahead
Post or deliver all
invitations
Select a Wedding Cake
specialist and order
Give notice of intention to
marry – registration
Select Beauty and discuss your
wishes (Hair, make-up, Nails, etc)
Book any Accommodation or
Transport needed for out of town guests
Discuss and plan you photos
with your Photographer/Videographer
Try on and order Lingerie
Begin any personal shopping
for pre-wedding parties or honeymoon
4 Weeks Ahead
Check and confirm all bookings
and arrangements
Buy wedding rings
Organize Gifts for attendants
Ensure all official wedding
documentation is in order
Plan seating arrangements for
Ceremony and Reception
Arrange for any name change
Ask speakers to prepare
speeches
Schedule wedding rehearsals
and notify those involved
Plan bridesmaid’s
luncheon
2 Weeks Ahead
Trial your hairstyle and
make-up
Notify papers for wedding
notices
Check and confirm honeymoon
bookings
Pick up wedding Rings
Arrange for final fitting and
delivery of Wedding Attire
Have wedding rehearsal/confirm
venue booking
7 Days Ahead
Pack for Honeymoon
Try on your wedding outfits
Relax where possible
Organize someone to return
hire clothes and equipment
Confirm wedding transportation
The Week Prior
Have a detailed plan of what
has to be done in the week prior to the Wedding
Date. Include who will do it, and when it should
be done.
Double check all suppliers and
all details.
1 Day Before
Lay out everything you will
require on the Wedding day
Confirm when Flowers and Cake
are arriving
Confirm hair and make-up
Have nails manicured
Prepare going-away outfit
Confirm that all members of
the wedding party are organized
Enjoy your day (Relax)
Eat Well
Get a good night’s sleep
After Honeymoon
Make an appointment to see
photographer and Videographer
Send Thank You’s for
Gifts
Lastly
If all looks too daunting or
stressful, hire a Wedding Coordinator who can
design and organize a Wedding that reflects your
needs and personality. Sometimes the small fee is
really worth it.
Please note, these are general
guidelines (not set in stone) don't panic if you don't
get something done in exactly the timetable set here.
Also, it is fine to do anything ahead of the set time if
it fits YOUR schedule. A good example of this is for my
own daughters wedding. Since I personally am doing her
flowers I'm starting them 11 months before the wedding -
all silk of course this couldn't be done if using live
flowers.
