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Not all of the following applies to all weddings, so don’t panic if you haven’t considered everything on this list. 12 months before the big day.
Announce your engagement Speak to a Wedding Planner/Event Organiser for help with the event Agree a budget Visualise what type of wedding you want Visit potential venues and book your venue Provisionally book the registrar for the ceremony Agree on the amount of guests for both the ceremony & the reception Decide who is paying for what Pick preferred dates & times Get together a scrapbook full of ideas for your wedding Finalise the date after checking with important guests
9 – 12 months before
Choose your attendants and/or bridesmaids Select caterer after having tastings Select your florist Select your photographer/videographer Book a band/DJ or entertainment for the ceremony & reception Order wedding carriages Look at hotels for your guests & for your own wedding night Decide on the colour for your wedding If you have many children coming to the wedding, decide if you would like to book a crèche
6 – 9 months before
Choose the dress & bridesmaids/attendants outfits Order the cake Finalise your guest list Reserve your hire equipment i.e. chairs, tables, china & glassware from ADAMS CATERING HIRE, 0870 300 6000, www.cateringhire.co.uk
4 – 6 months before
Choose the Grooms & Ushers outfits Choose & order stationary Send out ‘Save the Day’ cards to guests Book the honeymoon Select musice for the ceremony Confirm your guest list
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2 – 4 months before
Confirm the registrar Buy your rings Order favours or gifts for guests Choose the gifts for your attendants Consult your hairdresser & beautician and book the appointment
2 months to the date
Get your marriage licence Check your passports if going abroad after the wedding Confirmation accommodation for your guests Send out the invitations
1 month to the date
Finalise all the details Double check all bookings with everyone. Collect the rings Have final fitting of the dress Contact all who haven’t replied Decide on seating plan Confirm rehearsal Organise stag & hen parties
2 weeks to the date Pack for your honeymoon Enjoy stag & hen parties Confirm final numbers with caterer & venue 1 week to the date Pick up the dress & outfits 2 days to the date Have the rehearsal The day before Have a manicure, pedicure & massage Try to get a good nights relaxing sleep THE DAY OF THE WEDDING Have a light nourishing breakfast Have your hair & make up done ENJOY!!!
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Selected List of Suppliers
Cake makers Sarah Hardy Becky Heald
www.hardyandscott.co.uk www.cakedcompany.com
Caterers Easy Gourmet Fizz Bubble Magpie
www.easygourmetcatering.co.uk www.fizzuk.co.uk www.bubblefood.com www.magpiecatering.co.uk
Creative balloons
www.creativeballons.co.uk
Florist Venues Glaziers
www.glaziershall.co.uk
Marquee companies
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