12 MONTH COUNT DOWN
WEDING TIPS
Planning a Wedding CountdownIn this section we give you information and hints on how to keep your timescales under control and avoid a last minute panic!
12 Months before · Decide upon a wedding date. · Decide on your budget. · If you are getting married in church you will need to agree on the arrangements with your local minister. · If you are getting married in a register office, you will need to give notice to the registrar.· Decide on the number of guests and make a list. · Book the wedding reception· Book musician band or DJ for the wedding reception. · Book the CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN!· Book the caterers. · Book the Photographer and videographer.· Book the wedding transport.· Book the florist.· Book the toast master if you intend on having one. · Book the honeymoon and apply for a new passport (i.e. the bride may wish to travel under her married name, but be prepared to be unable to travel until your wedding date, as your old passport will be invalid). · Order the cake.· Book an over night stay in a hotel room/bridal suit. · Start looking for your wedding dress. Decide whether you want it handmade, a designer or ‘off the peg’ dress. · Decide on your bridesmaids and ushers. · Decide on your Best man.· Confirm all bookings in writing. 6 Months before · Attend initial fitting for the wedding dress · Choose the brides wedding shoes and accessories.· Choose the wedding attire for the groom, best man, bridesmaids, fathers, mothers and ushers.· Choose the bride and grooms wedding rings · Order your wedding favours.