Hints, Tips & Ideas

Countdown to your Wedding Day

Decide on preferred place, date and time
Set a budget and decide who’s doing what
Draw up guest list
Look for a wedding dress or outfit
Order wedding stationery
Make bookings with reception venue
Book photographer
Book florist
Order wedding cake
Book transport for wedding day and going-away car
Book musicians and/or disco
Organise insurance
Check both passports are still valid
Plan and book honeymoon
Contact registrar or vicar and establish dates for reading of Banns or giving notice

Check fit of outfits
Prepare a newspaper announcement
Confirm date of wedding rehearsal
Draw up a seating plan, allowing flexibility for cancellations or last minute additions
Choose presents for attendants and both mothers
Check that any guests who have failed to reply have received their invitations
Order travellers’ cheques or foreign currency for the honeymoon

Hold rehearsal at the church or venue
Confirm essential arrangements for the florist, photographer, videographer, cars, reception and cake
Hold hen party and stag night
Confirm final number of guests with caterer
Check seating plan and amend according to any late acceptances or withdrawals
Time the journey to the ceremony location so you know when you need to leave home
Put fees for minister, organist etc in marked envelopes and give them to best man
Arrange for someone to look after bride’s dress and accessories after the wedding
Check travel details and tickets for honeymoon
Ensure there's a secure place to keep wedding gifts

Prepare your outfit
Get the rings to best man
Pack honeymoon clothes and arrange for them to be taken to reception venue
If you’re using your own car to get to the airport or your honeymoon destination, check that it’s in good working order