12 months        6 months        4 months        2 months        1 month        2 weeks        1 week        The day before

The key to a smooth-running wedding ceremony and reception is preparation. 

All you need to know about planning the big day - from organising the bridal gown to selecting the perfect honeymoon is right here at your fingertips!

Follow the simple check list from 12 months before to the day of your memorable wedding.

If you would like to add any tips, please email us with your suggestions.

6 months before

	Decide on your wedding dress and order it
	Organise bridal party attire
	Organise veil, shoes & accessories
	Arrange invitations and order stationery
	Finalise the guest list
	Hire any equipment necessary (tables, chairs, marquee etc.)
	Order the wedding cake
	Book hairdresser and make-up artist
	Select wedding day lingerie
	Book wedding night accommodation
	Make sure that out of town guests have organised accommodation

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2 months before

	Post invitations 6 weeks before
	Complete documents if you are changing your name
	Order flowers
	Select wedding day music
	Organise gift registry
	Organise time off work for honeymoon
	Organise bridal shower, hens’ and bucks’ nights

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2 weeks before

	Have your final dress fitting and try on your complete outfit
	Do seating plan and arrange place-cards
	Confirm Photographer
	Confirm Marriage celebrant
	Confirm Videographer
	Confirm Florist
	Confirm Cake maker
	Confirm Wedding transport
	Confirm Musician / DJ
	Confirm Hairdresser / make-up
	Confirm Equipment hire company
	Confirm guest number with reception venue
	Pack for honeymoon
	Discuss tasks with bridal party
	Organise payments of wedding day
	Have hens’ and bucks’ parties

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the day before

	Enjoy some time on your own
	Relax
	Enjoy a luxurious massage

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12 months before

	Insure your engagement ring
	Choose your bridal party
	Decide on the wedding date
	Discuss wedding budget with relevant people
	Decide on the type of wedding you want
	Look at ceremony & reception venues
	Draw up an initial guest list
	Hire wedding planner (if desired)
	Contact marriage celebrant and confirm availability of date
	Start looking at bridal gowns (appointments recommended)
	Book a caterer
	Book musician / singer / DJ for ceremony & reception
	Book Photographer & Videographer
	Book florist
	Book flights & accommodation
	Book wedding day transport

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4 months before

	Discuss menu options
	Discuss details of the ceremony with wedding celebrant
	Purchase wedding gifts for the wedding party
	Choose and order wedding rings
	Obtain something old, new, borrowed and blue

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1 month before

	Pick up and insure wedding rings
	Organise bridal party’s final fitting
	Confirm honeymoon accommodation and flights
	Advise those people that are making speeches
	Finalise the menu
	Finalise order of events for ceremony and reception
	Begin writing letters of thanks
	Start wearing in shoes

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1 week before

	Pick up your wedding dress
	Check all accessories
	Confirm travel arrangement

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