Plan You Wedding List Planning Your Wedding Planning your wedding is really exciting, but there are times when it can be incredibly stressful and overwhelming. This handy wedding checklist should help you get the ball rolling and keep you on track as you go. It's based on a 12 month schedule and by no means is it complete. However, it may be a good guideline of what to do and when. Please consider the following schedule for your wedding planning journey... Sit down with your partner and discuss the type of wedding you both want Think about the time of year you want to get married and particular months Decide how many guests you want to have and make a rough list Think about the style of venue you’d like Establish a budget Start researching venue/ceremony locations such as SG Banquets Book reception venue (Give SG Banquets a consideration) Book ceremony venue Look into wedding insurance Start researching wedding suppliers and services such as wedding photographers, entertainment, florists, makeup artists etc. Interview and/or Book Wedding Planner or ask your family and friends for their assistance where needed Book Photographer Book Videographer Book Entertainment: Band, DJ, Soloist, Musicians, Vocalist, Pianist, etc. Do some research on the style of wedding dress you’d like and explore potential stores Book appointments with bridal shops to try on wedding dresses Send Save the Dates if you’re looking to give guests lots of notice Think about your bridal party – pop the question once you know who you’d like to ask Research and book ceremony music Order your wedding dress Think about your color scheme and any decor themes your may want Start looking in to honeymoon options Research and reserve accommodation for out-of-town guests Select a site for your rehearsal dinner and finalize menu and guest list Decide on transportation for the bridal party for the ceremony and reception Reserve any rental items you may need: tables, chairs, tents, dishes for the rehearsal dinner, reception etc. Select and order reception favors, candy, nuts and any other extras you may want such as cameras for guests to take informal photos Select theme and colors for your wedding Order wedding stationary Start looking for wedding rings Order your wedding cake Select florist and finalize floral decisisons for your wedding, reception, bouquets, boutonnieres and corsages Buy or look in to hire options for groom’s suit Start looking for bridesmaid dresses Book pre-marriage course (if getting married in a Catholic church) Check and finalize any marriage licence requirements Book honeymoon Research and book trials with hair and makeup artists Book hair and makeup artist Register for gifts at you favorite store Send notification of intention to marry to the registrar (this is a legal requirement - you need to give at least three months notice) Order bridesmaids’ dresses Order baptism and communion certificates if getting married in Catholic Church Get hen and stag party planning under way (usual responsibility of bridesmaid/best man) Buy wedding shoes and accessories Book your wedding transportation (Limo, custom car, private driver etc) Book your DJ Book florist and discuss your options Attend pre-marriage course if you’re getting married in the Catholic Church Check the date on your passport - renew if necessary If you haven’t already sent notification of intention to marry, 3 months is the last chance to do it! Buy wedding rings Buy lingerie (You know after all there is the wedding night to prepare for) Book alterations and fitting appointments Arrange wedding favors Shop for and arrange reception and venue décor Compile your wedding gift list (if you're having one) Get Best Man and Groomsmen’s suits fitted Have any vaccinations needed for the honeymoon Start collecting addresses of friends and family for the invites and buy stamps Decide on your song choices - first dance, reception entrance and processional/recessional options Arrange food tasting and decide on menu Get working on mass booklets (approve readings/song choices with Priest if getting married in a Catholic Church) Mail out wedding invitations including response cards with addressed and stamped reply envelopes Write thank you notes for any shower gifts you have received Schedule a spa day for yourself and your attendants - hair styling, manicures, pedicures, massages, facials and makeup sessions Plan a luncheon or party for your bridesmaids Think about your table plan display Purchase gifts for the bridal party, parents, partner Attend dress fittings Think about your table plan display Have your final wedding dress fitting Confirm details with vendors Meet with your photographer/videographer to specify what shots and videos you want of the wedding, bridal party, family and guests Confirm menu and any dietary requirements with the venue Pick up bridesmaid dresses Send song suggestions/playlist to band/DJ Chase any guests who have not yet RSVP'ed Send photo list to photographer Finalize guest list Finalize mass/ceremony booklet and who is doing readings etc. Start breaking in your wedding shoes Pick up wedding dress Start packing for your honeymoon: don't forget sunblock, swimsuits and other special items required at your destination Wrap gifts for your bridesmaids, groomsmen and for each other Make one last check with all of your vendors Have funds reserved and checks written for all of your vendors to hand out at the appropriate time Finalize seating chart Check with hotel to make sure all of the out-of-town guests arrangements are secured Organize table plan and seating arrangements Write speeches/vows Order foreign currency for honeymoon if needed Go over checklist to ensure you haven’t forgotten anything Wear in wedding shoes Get your something old/new/borrowed/blue (if you’re doing this tradition) Visit venue or chat to coordinator about placements (band, cake, first dance etc.) and timings Give reception venue/caterer final guest numbers Print or do up place cards and do up table plan Confirm services/times with wedding suppliers and pass on bridesmaid/best man’s contact number Get hair colored Have beauty treatments – waxing, tinting, massage etc. Attend wedding rehearsal with celebrant Assign bridesmaid/groomsman as contact person on the day Pack your honeymoon bag (don’t forget your passport) Create a timetable for your day with slots for bridal party’s hair, makeup etc. Pack overnight back Have lingerie, dressing gown and all accessories together Organize envelopes with payments for suppliers – allocate groomsmen to look after on the day Have manicure Make any last minute changes to table/seating plans Collect groom’s/groomsmen’s suits Confirm time the wedding car will pick you up Confirm time of cake delivery Arrange for delivery of flowers to church/venue/home Arrange for flowers/gifts to be given to parents/grandmothers Put together wedding emergency kit Drop off wedding decor, place cards, table names, favours, props, etc. to venue for set up Give list of suppliers/contact numbers to bridesmaid/groomsman/other contact Ensure bridal party know what time they’ve to be at your house/venue Have the rings/wedding suppliers payment envelopes ready for the Best Man for the wedding morning Ensure you have your wedding accessories ready for the morning/overnight bag packed Double check what time the car will collect you Relax Soak up the excitement and get a good night’s sleep! Have fun and enjoy! There will be things that happen that are beyond your control. Relax! There is nothing you can do about it. Just enjoy your special day, don't worry and look forward to the honeymoon!
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