Wedding Planning Checklist
Suggested wedding planning checklist timescales which may be amended to suit your personal requirements. A good starting point for planning your wedding.
As soon as possible:
- Set a date for your wedding.
- Check any legal requirements.
- Agree a budget, and the type of wedding you want.
- Book the church, or licensed venue, and registrar.
- Select and book the venue for the reception and caterers.
- Arrange wedding insurance.
From 12 months:
- Select Best Man, Bridesmaids, Maid of Honour.
- Secure a Photographer, Florist, Musicians & limousine service.
- Decide on themes and colour schemes.
- Start selecting wedding stationery.
- Decide on Honeymoon locations.
- Start viewing wedding and bridesmaids dresses.
- Compile your guest list.
- Decide on a menu.
From 6 months:
- Confirm ceremony arrangements.
- Order wedding cake.
- Select dresses and arrange fitting dates.
- Choose shoes & accessories.
- Shop for men’s attire.
- Book your Honeymoon.
- Order your wedding stationery.
- Select wedding rings.
- Register for gift registry at your favourite store.
From 3 months:
- Send out your invitations.
- Advise guests of any accommodation details.
- Ensure all legal documentation is in order.
- Check passport validity, especially if changing name.
- Vaccinations, if required for foreign holidays.
From 2 months:
- Confirm guest numbers and arrange seating plan for the Reception.
- Ensure all guests have directions and have booked accommodation.
- Order your Order of Service & Reception stationery.
- Order gifts and favours.
- Select gifts for attendants.
- Select a hairdresser & beautician.
From 1 month:
- Experiment with hair and make-up styles.
- Book final appointments with hairdresser and beautician.
- Purchase a guest book.
- Pick up wedding rings.
- Final outfit fittings.
- Organise any pre-wedding celebrations.
- Finalise all details with suppliers.
- Put together Honeymoon wardrobe.
The week before:
- Review ceremony and Reception arrangements.
- Make sure all wedding attire fits.
- Confirm details with all suppliers.
- Delegate some responsibilities to be undertaken on the wedding day.
- Begin packing for honeymoon.
- Pamper yourself and enjoy the build up to the big day.
The Wedding Day:
- Relax and allow yourself plenty of time.
- Have breakfast.
- Get hair and make-up done.
- Get dressed and enjoy the day.
