Set a suitable date for the reception and ceremony. Confirm them straight away. If your
ceremony is to be outdoors, find an alternate venue in case of bad weather.
Decide upon the size of the wedding
party. Traditionally, the number of bridesmaids and groomsmen is equal.
Nominate your Matron of Honour or Chief
Bridesmaid, have your groom choose his best man.
Start looking at wedding
dresses and cut out pictures from magazines of those you like. This is a good time
also to have a look at the attendant's dresses.
Check out still photographers
and videographers. Ensure you ask to see examples of their work. Book these as early
as possible as great photographers and videographers get booked out well in advance.
Have a look at invitation styles. The invitations need not be ordered until 3 - 4 months before the big
day.
Commence browsing through travel guides
for a honeymoon destination that's perfect for you and your new husband.
Interview florists
and book. The final decision of your wedding flowers isn't normally required until six
weeks before your wedding day.
Interview hairdressers, make up artists
and nail technicians. Many are booked out more than 12 months in
advance, so ensure you place your booking now.
Arrange wedding insurance.
See your nail
technician now if you want your natural nails to look great on your wedding day.
Decide on the style of suits for your husband and groomsmen.
Order wedding rings
- many times the jeweller will need to hold onto your engagement ring for a few weeks so
the wedding and engagement rings can match.
Book your honeymoon and arrange for
passports.
Go through the invited guest list once
again and check upon the numbers.
By now your wedding dress and
attendants' dresses and suits should be selected and deposits made. The wedding rings
would be made and back from the jeweller. Cars, photographers, videographers, the Wedding
Cake, reception, church or celebrant should be booked and reconfirmed.
Contact your celebrant
or church and arrange to fill in an "Intention to Marry" form.
Decide on final guest numbers and order
invitations. Also order place cards, thank you card's, wedding service books, and any
other stationery you may require. RSVP for the invitations should be 4 weeks before your
wedding day.
Keep a list of gifts received and who
they are from. Ensure you send thank you notes within 2 weeks of recieving the gifts.
Arrange traveller's cheques for your
overseas trip.
Decide on whom you would like to make
speeches at the reception. Ensure they know their given role and how much time you have
allotted for their speech.
Upgrade your household contents
insurance to cover the gifts you are receiving.
