COUNTDOWN CHECK LIST

Countdown check list

We at weddingxtras.co.uk have put a countdown check list together for you so you can have the added reassurance that everything is falling into place for your special day…

Things to do now

      Tell relatives and close friends of your plans

      Arrange your first meeting with your minister, priest or rabbi to set a date

      Decide the number of guests and draw up a list with both sets of parents

      Set a budget

      Decide who will do what (delegate)

      Visit venues – if it is a busy place, book it you cannot afford to wait if it is your ideal place

6-9 months to go

      If you haven’t already done so book your venue

      Make all your bookings for the reception (ie, flower arrangements, centre pieces, music, etc)

      Book your photographer

      Book your car

      Buy Wedding Insurance

      Start looking for your dress

3 months to go

      Arrange a second meeting with your minister, priest or rabbi and agree a date for publication of the banns.  Also choose your hymns and music for the service.

      Order/make your wedding cake

      Check both passports are in date

      Discuss your bridal hairstyle ideas with your hairdresser

      Arrange fittings for your wedding dress

      Order/make your wedding stationery

      Go shopping for your wedding rings

      Send out your invitations

2 months to go

      Finalise your order of service and place your order

      Reconfirm all your bookings (car hire, florists, hairdresser, venue, etc)

      Go shopping for your accessories

      Check and buy the Groom and best man have their wedding suits

1 month to go

      Start your beauty regime

      Write up a list of all must-take photos and give to your photographer

      Draw up your seating plan and pass to the reception venue

2 weeks to go

      Try on your wedding dress and practice walking around in your lovely wedding shoes

      Confirm your number of guests to the caterer

1 week to go

      Check and call all reception arrangements

      If needed have a rehearsal at the venue

      Confirm photographer, florist and transport again

      Start packing for your honeymoon and order travellers cheques.

1 day before

      Treat yourself to a manicure

      Send your overnight bag to your venue

      Have a long bath and if you can an early night

On the special day

      Relax – ensure you have plenty of time to get ready

      Have the bouquets, buttonholes and corsages delivered

      Ensure your mother or bridesmaids have the emergency first aid bag with them

      Ensure your mother and bridesmaids leave the house first

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