Wedding Planning Made Easy THE SMARTER WAY TO PLAN YOUR WEDDING DAY
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Contents Page
Contents Page
Page 1- Contect Page
Pge 2 - Supplier & Item Wedding Checklist Page 3 & 4 - Wedding Timeline Checklist Page 5 - Your Wedding Essential DIY Kit Page 6 - Photographer check list
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Wedding Supplier Planning and Items Timeline Checklist checklist
Bands of notice
Marquee
Bottles of wine on the tables
Photographer
Bridal shoes
Photo-booth
Bridal underwear
Present for the groom from the bride
Bridesmaid dresses
Present from the bride for the groom
Cake maker - wedding cake
Reception drinks
Caterers
Register / Vicar /Priest etc
Celebrant
Stationery designer / supplier
Children’s entertainments or onsite crèche
String quartet
Chocolate Fountain or Candy Cart
Suites
Church
Thank-you gifts for bridal party
DJ - Evening Disco
Tiara /veil / jewellery
Entertainment for Reception
Toastmaster
Fireworks
Venue styling
Florist - Flowers
Videographer
Guest Book or Video Message
Wedding transport
Hairdresser
Wedding dress
Honeymoon
Wedding favours
Hotel / wedding venue
Wedding gift list
Ice Sculptures
Wedding Planner
Live band or singer for the reception
Wedding rings
Make-up Artist
t u p e v a h e w o s e m i t s e k a t g n i d d e w r u o y g n i n n u o Pla y p l e h o t t s i l k c e h c p e t s y b p e t s l u f p l e h s i h t r e togeth . g n i h t y r e v e h t i w k c a r t n keep o The very first thing you need to do when starting to plan your wedding is to decide on the type of wedding you want and also the time of year you want your wedding to be.
Wedding Planning Planning Timeline Timeline Checklist Checklist
12-18 Months Before Set your wedding budget Put your guest list together for day / evening
6-9 Months Before
Set your date
Book extras such as magician / fireworks /
Choose and book your church / venue
Choose and book your florist
Book your wedding planner
Choose and book your cake maker
Arrange a marquee if you need one
Order your wedding dress
Take out your wedding insurance
Buy your shoes, underwear and accessories
Set your wedding theme and colour pallet
Send out your wedding Invitations
Start looking at stationery / stationery suppliers
Book up your hair and make-up trials
9-12 Months Before Choose bridesmaids, best man and ushers Send out your Save the Date cards Book your photographer and videographer Book your transport Book your DJ and/or band Book your Master of master of ceremonies Start looking at wedding dresses
3-6 Months Before Chose bridesmaids dresses Get your groomswear sorted Buy your wedding rings Book your honeymoon Book your wedding night accommodation Choose readings, poems and hymns Order your on the day stationery Set up your gift list
w o n y b y a w a s k e e w f o r e t t a m a y l n o s i g n i d d e Your w . t u o t r o s o t s b o b d n a s t i b t s a l e h t y l n O 2 Months Before Create Speadsheet for guest RSVP
2-3 Weeks Before
Wedding Counting Planning down the Timeline Checklist weeks
Finish off table plan Finalise arrangements with photographer.
Have your dress fittings
Confirm wedding day appointments for haird & make-up
Start wearing in your shoes at home
Final fitting of all wedding attire and arrange collection
Write speeches and thank yous
Make sure the wedding party is fully aware of all
Trial run of bridal make-up
arrangements and of what is required of them.
Make a start on writing your vows
Finalise guest numbers and with caterers / venue.
Have your hair and make up trials
Final wedding dress fitting and alterations if necessary.
Sort out your bands of notice. Pick your menu choices
1 Week Before Finalise all arrangements - catering, floral, photography.
4-6 Weeks Before Buy gifts for your bridal party Arrange menu tasteing Confirm arrangements with florist.
Have wedding rehearsal at the church Check you have all outfits and accessories. Pack an emergency kit for the day (find this on page xx) Pack for the honeymoon. Confirm all wedding day appointments
Confirm honeymoon details. Go shopping for honeymoon clothes Plan hen's and buck's nights.
A couple of days Before
Order your on the day stationery
Go and collect wedding dress and suites
Contact DJ to go through reception music
Pack overnigh bag for wedding night
Deligate jobs to bestmen, ushers and
Make sure bridal party know what jobs they have
bridesmaids.
Go and drop off anything to the church or venue
Make a start on the table plan
On the day Check out our on the day planner on page xx Have the best day of your life.
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Wedding Wedding Planning Timeline Emergency Checklist Kit
After months if not years of planning and preparation, the big day has finally arrived, and as perfect as every bride imagines her wedding day to be, the truth is, there can always be the odd little hiccup along the way. That’s why we have put together a handy list so that you can be prepared and put together your very own essential wedding emergency kit. Fingers crossed you won’t even need to use it, and everything will go to plan, however should you or any of your bridal party have a mishap or beauty meltdown you know you will have it all covered. 1) Make up bag or vanity case,
16) Mints,
2) Freshen up wipes or baby wipes travel size
17) Powder compact with mirror and puff,
3) Deodorant spray mini 35ml,
18) Safety pins various sizes,
4) Plasters,
19) Super glue / nail glue,
5) Hair Grips,
20) Cotton buds,
6) Dry Shampoo mini 35ml,
21) Tampons or towels,
7) Flash tape – body and clothing tape,
22) Lipstick or Lip-gloss,
8) Mini perfume – your chosen fragrance 5ml–10ml,
23) Hair brush,
9) Snack Bar,
24) Bottle of water,
10) Tweezers,
25) Anti-bacterial gel mini 35ml,
11) Travel pack of tissues,
26) Heel proctors for walking on grass,
12) Clear nail varnish,
27) Indigestion tablets,
13) Gel shoe pads,
28) Mascara,
14) Hairspray mini 35ml,
29) Mini pot of Vaseline 20g,
15) Travel size sewing kit,
30) Pain killers, Add subheading
s g n i h t y l n o e h t f o e n o e r a h p a r g o t o h p r u g o n i y d f d o e u o y d n Your w i m e r g n i d d e w r u o y r e t t f a e v a h l l you wi y a d l a i c e sp Make sure every aspect of you wedding is covered and none of your family or friends are missed out. We have put together a few suggestions to give you some ideas to talk to your photographer.
Wedding Photographer Planning Photo Timeline Checklist Checklist
Bride and Grooms Pictures
Bride Pictures
Bride and groom together on their own
Bride on her own both at home and at the reception
Bride and groom with all bridesmaids and groomsmen
Bride on her own with close friends
Bride and groom with both sets of grand parents
Bride on her own with groom and groomsmen
Bride and groom with both sets of parents
Bride with bridesmaids group and individual shots
Bride and groom with both side of family all together
Bride with flowers girls and page boys
Bride and groom with bride’s close family
Bride with her brother and sisters
Bride and groom with brides grandparents
Bride with her Dad only
Bride and groom with brides parents / step-parents
Bride with her Mum only
Bride and groom with friends only
Bride with her parents / step parents
Bride and groom with groom’s close family Bride and groom with grooms grandparents
Grooms Pictures
Bride and groom with grooms mum and dad Bride and groom with their own children
Groom and all groomsmen group and individual shots Groom and Best man Groom on his own
Special Moments in the day
Groom with his brother and sisters
Confetti group shots
Groom with his close family
Cutting the cake
Groom with his close friends Groom with his dad Groom with his grandparents Groom with his mum Groom with his parents
First Dance Shots of the rings Shots of the wedding breakfast room Shots of the wedding guest in groups Signing the register with witnesses Speeches Throwing her bouquet Wedding vows
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