Ultimate count down to your wedding day

Here at weddingxtras.co.uk we would like to assist you through this amazing journey you are about to embark on.  We have separated the important dates into sections to help you breakdown what needs doing, by when.  We hope to make this experience as stress free as possible…

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Just Engaged…

First and most importantly you must share your fantastic news with all your loved ones

Speak with both sets of parents and find out what your budget will be

Set up a wedding fund account this way it will be easier to track what you have been spending

Talk to your partner and find out when you would like to set the date and where

Decide whether you want a traditional wedding in a church, or whether you would like a more contemporary wedding at a hotel

Write up a draft list of guests

Start researching photographers (good ones also get taken fast)

Once you have made all these decisions arrange appointments with the church or hotel, pick a date and pay your deposits.  Get an arrangement with the photographer and start saving that cash.

9 months to go…

Get both sets of parents together and go over the final guest list, and send out save the date cards

Start collecting samples of material and fabric colours for your dress and bridesmaids

Start searching for your florist, entertainment and DJ/band

Talk with your partner about catering options and what you would like as your wedding breakfast

Search for a cake maker

Book transport from place of getting ready to the church/venue

Check your still on budget

Start searching for the dress (if you find the one buy it as it can take up to 6 months to make)

Start collecting ideas for stationery this including invitations, order of service, and thank you cards

6 months to go…

Order/buy your stationery

Check your passports are valid and book your honeymoon

Talk with your girls/guys and start discussing hen and stag weekend options, draw up a list of potential people to invite

Finalise your guest list

Go shopping for your wedding rings

Arrange menu tasting with your caterer

Have cake tasting sessions with your selected cake maker

Choose and purchase your wedding dress and bridesmaid dresses

Begin your beauty and body health routine

3 months to go…

Send out your invitations along with any travel directions, local accommodation information and gift list

Choose your ceremony music

Shop for bridal lingerie and accessories

Have your first dress fitting

Have your first make up and hair trials and book your appointments for on the day

Discuss floral choices with your chosen florist

Maybe take some dance lessons for your first dance

Finalise contact details for your hen and stag weekends

2 months to go…

Confirm all your bookings whether that is hotel, honeymoon, hair, make up, collection of suits, etc

Go shopping for your thank you gifts for the best man, bridesmaids, flower girls, page boys, mother of the bride and mother of the groom

Schedule in a weekend away with your groom to get away and not talk about the wedding

1 month to go…

Start your marriage licence and legal paperwork

Chase any guests who have not responded to your invitations

Confirm you final wedding breakfast menu with your caterer

Sit down with your partner and go over the seating plan

Write out place cards

Collect your wedding dress and suits and practise walking in them and sitting in them

1 week to go…

Pack for your honeymoon ensuring all essentials are packed

Confirm all bookings once again

Make the favours for your guests

Get your hair and nails done maybe even get yourself booked in for a fake tan

Day before…

Ensure everyone in the wedding party knows the plan for tomorrow

Ensure all bags are packed and if possible get them checked into your resort ready for tomorrow

Have a long bath and relax…

On the day…

Have a sustainable breakfast including fibre, this will ensure you are fuller for longer

Breath and relax

Let the professionals work there magic on you and take it all in your stride

And most importantly enjoy the day!