Wedding Check List
Twelve to Six months ahead
Confirm date, wedding style and budget
Decide venue for ceremony
Choose reception location and caterer (Dial A chef Party Planner may come in handy!)
Make bookings and pay deposits
Arrange appointment with marriage celebrant or clergy
Draw up tentative guest list
Choose bridesmaids, best man and other attendants
Begin shopping for a wedding dress
Choose and purchase wedding rings
Arrange hiring of marquee, tables, chairs, etc.
Book musicians or other entertainment
Book photographer and videographer
Book florist
Book wedding transport
Start planning your honeymoon and make travel arrangements
Three to four months ahead:
Finalize guest list
Choose and buy bridesmaid dresses
Prepare bridal gift list and register with a department
store
Order invitations, place cards and other stationery
Select outfits for the groom and his party
Arrange rental of all necessary equipment in garden
ceremony
Six to Eight Weeks Ahead:
Complete Notice of Intended Marriage form
Post invitations
Choose gifts for attendants
Order the wedding cake
Practice your makeup or make an appointment with a
air/makeup artist for the wedding day
Make hair and manicure appointments for the wed-
ding day
Four weeks ahead
Plan pre-wedding parties
Begin thank you notes as gifts arrive
Finalize rehearsal arrangements
Schedule final dress fittings
Arrange seating for the reception
Two Weeks Ahead
Confirm guest list and give final numbers and seating
arrangements to your reception venue/caterer
Reconfirm all details with the florist, photographer, car hire, musicians, marquee hire and any other service providers you’ll need on the day
One week ahead
Hold a rehearsal
Make sure the groom and best man have speeches
prepared
Check the bridal party’s outfits for correct fit
Arrange post reception party venue for guests
Pack for the honeymoon
