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The wedding


Your countdown to the big day...

The countdown to that all important day

15 months to go


  • See the minister, priest or rabbi to book the big day. Register office weddings can also be booked well in advance.
  • Book your reception venue and caterers/ band/disco.
  • Start deciding what you are going to wear and plan well ahead if your dress, shoes, bridesmaids' dresses etc, are being made.
  • Decide upon and book your honeymoon to avoid disappointment.
  • Consider taking out an insurance policy against possible disasters such as your dress being damaged or the pictures not coming out.
  • Compile your guest list and decide upon your best man, ushers, bridesmaids and pageboys.

5 Months to go


  • Book cars, especially if you want something unusual.
  • Book professional photographer or video company.
  • Window shop to get ideas for your gift list.

4 Months to go


  • Confirm arrangements with the person who is performing your ceremony and decide what service you will have and how you will decorate the venue.
  • Order your stationery – invitations/service sheets/ printed serviettes/place cards, etc.
  • Organise your flowers.
  • Buy those all important wedding ring(s).
  • Decide upon your menu with the help of your caterers.

3 Months to go


  • Finalise your honeymoon plans and book a hotel if needed for your wedding night.
  • Shop for your goingaway outfit, lingerie, etc.
  • See your doctor/ family planning clinic if necessary.

2 Months to go


  • Send your invitations and gift lists out at least six weeks before the wedding. As your gifts arrive, send out thank you letters.
  • Make sure that your guests have details of hotel and B&B accommodation.
  • Buy presents for attendants, best man, bridesmaids, etc.

1 Month to go


  • Chase up late invitation replies and finalise guest list. Work out seating plan.
  • Check that all the wedding clothes are near completion. Visit your hairdresser and book your final appointment.
  • Check that all transport is organised.
  • If you want your wedding to appear in the local newspaper now is the time to organise it.

1 Week to go


  • Now is the time to get involved with: Rehearsals, final checks on clothing, wearing in your wedding shoes at home, final checks on honeymoon arrangements, stag and hen nights

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