Hello beauties,
In amongst all of the wedding shows, dress fittings, wedding magazines and pinterest marathons it's easy to forget that in order to successfully organise a stress less or less stress wedding of your dreams we must stick to a schedule and complete tasks in good time so you (or your wedding planner) is not running around like a chicken with it's head cut off when the day grows quickly closer.
Your wedding might be 18 months away or 6 months away but in wedding years this translates to days since times flies by so quickly without us even noticing. Scary!! Not to worry, if you follow a trusty timeline that your wedding planner will supply you with (and make sure you're on top of) then all will fall into place.
Below is an example of a basic wedding timeline, a more detailed one would include dates and details specific to a particular bride. The wedding day has only a few tasks mentioned as this special day requires it's very own timeline.
Organising your wedding day should be fun and exciting, so enjoy every little bit of it.. and if things do start to get a little stressful then remember to take some time our for yourself. Run yourself a nice hot bath, organise a spa day with your bridesmaids, go on a shopping spree.. just forget the wedding planning for a short while and you can come back to it with fresh excitement and a clear mind. Otherwise, just hand it ALL over to your wedding planner. ;-)
If you would like some assistance creating a timeline for your wedding day please get in touch.. I'd only be too happy to help, complimentary of course.
Much love
T x
Wedding Timeline
8 - 12 Months Before Wedding……………………...…………………......
| Decide on a wedding date and time | |
| Decide on local church and contact to discuss possible dates | |
| Arrange to speak with the vicar/priest | |
| Divide and categorise expenses | |
| Decide on the type of wedding (Formal/Semi-formal/Informal) | |
| Devise initial guest list | |
| Find location for reception | |
| Send ‘Save the Date’ cards | |
| Select and inform a bridal party (bridesmaids, maid of honor/groomsmen, best man) | |
| Find a photographer | |
| Find a videographer | |
| Arrange wedding insurance | |
| Give notice of marriage to the local register office | |
| Contact register office in district where marriage is taking place. This is to ensure registrars are available. |
6 -8 Months Before Wedding……………………...…...………………......
| Discuss and select colour theme | |
| Shop for bridal gown and matching attire (shoes, veil, jewellry, garter etc) | |
| Find a caterer (food and drinks) | |
| Find a band | |
| Find other entertainment (fireworks, magician, giant gameboards etc) | |
| Find a florist | |
| Arrange ceremony and reception music | |
| Compile names and addresses for the guest list | |
| Reserve accommodation for out of town guests |
4 - 6 Months Before Wedding……………………...…...………………......
| Select menu with caterer | |
| Select drinks packages | |
| Order invitations and other stationary | |
| Shop for bridal party dresses/suits | |
| Plan and book the honeymoon | |
| Book wedding night accommodation | |
| Arrange and book transportation | |
| Plan wedding decorations and favours | |
| Confirm floral arrangements | |
| Order wedding cake | |
| Finalise arrangements for ceremony and reception | |
| Ensure all deposits are paid and contracts are signed | |
| Devise gift lift or wishing well | |
| Select readings/poems | |
| Book a hair and makeup artist |
3 Months Before Wedding……………………...…...………………...........
| Buy wedding rings | |
| Select gifts for bridal party, parents and helpers | |
| Buy guest book |
2 Months Before Wedding……………………...…...…………………......
| Send wedding invitations | |
| Have hair and makeup trials (cut, colour, style etc) | |
| Begin making arrangements for rehearsal dinner |
1 Months Before Wedding……………………...…...…………………......
| Confirm and finalise all aspects of the wedding | ||
| Church and priest | ||
| Reception venue | ||
| Caterer (Food and drinks) | ||
| Attire (Dresses/Suits/Accessories) | ||
| Florist | ||
| Cake | ||
| Decorations | ||
| Transport | ||
| Accommodation (Bride and groom and other guests) | ||
| Honeymoon | ||
| Other suppliers | ||
| Send suppliers and venues event schedule | ||
| Have final dress fittings | ||
| Pick up wedding rings | ||
| Select relatives or friends for certain jobs (guest book, music etc) | ||
| Devise seating chart | ||
| Bride and groom to work on their vows (if writing their own) | ||
| Discuss photos and/or arrange trial shoot with photographer | ||
| Discuss requirements with videographer | ||
| Discuss requirements with the band | ||
2 Weeks Before Wedding……………………...…...…………………......
| Post wedding announcement to be prepared | |
| Contact guests who have not responded | |
| Finalise seating arrangements and placecards |
1 Week Before Wedding……………………...…...……………...……......
| Pick up wedding gown, bridal party and grooms wear and accessories | |
| Reconfirm all suppliers and venues | |
| Send event schedule to bridal party and helpers | |
| Give final guest count to reception venue and caterer | |
| Wedding rehearsal | |
| Brief bridal party and other helpers | |
| Ensure all balances are paid | |
| Give rings to best man/ring boy | |
| Manicure and pedicure |
The Wedding Day…………………….……...…...……………...……......
| Hair and makeup | |
| Begin dressing 2 hours before the ceremony | |
| Ensure photographers capture the process |
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