First Duties

Visit the priest or minister and set the date.

Select reception location

Choose bridesmaids, best man and ushers.

Compile a guest list

Organise all the wedding clothes

6 Months ahead

Book wedding cars

Book photography/video company

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Have fittings for your dress and those for bridesmaids

Shop for going away clothes, lingerie, etc

3 Months ahead

Buy weddings rings

Confirm all service details with your priest or minister

Confirm reception details to Hotel

Buy the presents for your Bridesmaids and Groomsmen

Organise all wedding flowers.

Order your invitations for ceremony and reception and thank you cards for gifts received.

Six weeks ahead

Post wedding invitations.

Make a list of acceptances and refusals as they come in.

Send thank-you cards for wedding presents as they arrive.

One Month Ahead

Buy cake boxes for those unable to attend

Book final appointment at Hairdresser

Check on progress of all wedding clothes

Prepare a newspaper announcement of your wedding, if required

Final Week

Make final checks on catering, cake transport flowers and photography

Cheek all your wedding clothes

Arrange to have going away clothes and suitcases taken to reception venue