Wedding Planning Made Easy By The Smarter Bride

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

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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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