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Careful planning and scheduling will enable you to truly enjoy every moment of your Wedding Day. Arrangements for a large formal wedding should begin at least twelve months in advance. Following the time-frame of this guide will enable your suppliers to provide the best quality and service. We recommend printing this page out and sharing some of the planning duties in this article with your fiancé. (Use the buttons above)


Twelve to eighteen months

Decide budget
Decide type of wedding Informal Formal
Choose location of ceremony
Choose attendants
Plan your memorabilia scrapbook
Select Dress, head-dress & accessories
Select attendants dresses Style:
Compile bride & groom's invitation list No. Bride:
No. Groom:
Select reception venue: Phone:
Plan details of reception
Select Toastmaster: Phone:
Select photographer: Phone:
Select videographer: Phone:
Select caterer: Phone:
Select gift registry: Phone:
Select music for wedding ceremonyPhone:
Select music for reception: Phone:
Discuss honeymoon plans
Order Wedding cars: Phone:

Six to twelve months
Make honeymoon trip reservations Phone:
Order invitations, personal stationery, order of service
Select venue decorator Phone:
Select fireworks company Phone:
Shop for trousseau
Shop for home furnishings
Select mens' formal wear Phone:
Order Wedding Cake - Supplier: Phone:
Select florist: Phone:
Take out contingency wedding insurance

Two to four months
Address & mail wedding invitations and/or organise calligrapher
Check with local newspaper on wedding announcement deadline Date:
Select attendants' gifts
Buy wedding rings. Order engraving
Set a date with your fiancé to get your marriage licence Date:
Order catering equipment Phone:
Consult beautician Phone:
Consult hairdresser Phone:
Arrange for preservation of your bridal flowers Phone:
Consult with mothers regarding their outfits
Order bomboniere/bridal favours Phone:
Select dress cleaning & heirlooming company Phone:

One month
Arrange for final fittings of your gown
Test new hairstyles you may be considering
Make reservations for Rehearsal Dinner if required
Make arrangements for Hen/Stag Parties
Arrange accommodation for out-of-town guests
Buy each others wedding gifts
Schedule appointments with hairdresser & beautician

Two Weeks
Record wedding gifts as you receive them and write thank you notes promptly
Double check attire and accessories for all members of the wedding party
Confirm time and date of rehearsal with members of your wedding party
Review reception seating plan and prepare place cards
Complete trousseau shopping
Arrange for name and address changes on your bank account, credit cards, driver's licence, passport, social security and utilities

One Week
Have final consultations with your suppliers
Give final guest count to reception venue or caterer
Hen Party Venue: Date & Time:
Stag Party Venue: Date & Time:

Relax and get plenty of rest - the planning is complete, let the festivities begin!


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