The best way to be able to relax and enjoy the lead up to your big day is to be organised. There is so much to do and to plan and to decide on. So we have written a little guideline to help with the planning. Hope it helps!
12-18 Months Before
✅ Set your budget ✅ Write your guest list ✅ Choose your wedding date & book your venue ✅ Book your celebrant ✅ Choose & order your wedding dress
9-12 Months Before
✅ Revisit your budget ✅ Book key vendors (photographer, videographer, florist, band/DJ) ✅ Start planning your honeymoon ✅ Send Save the Dates ✅ Apply for your green folder
6-9 Months Before
✅ Book hair & makeup artists ✅ Order wedding rings ✅ Choose bridesmaids’ & groomsmen’s outfits ✅ Finalize guest list ✅ Plan the ceremony & reception details ✅ Arrange transportation for the wedding day
4-6 Months Before
✅ Order wedding invitations ✅ Plan the menu & cake tasting ✅ Schedule dress fittings
2-4 Months Before
✅ Send wedding invitations ✅ If you haven’t already, go get your green folder! Cut off time is 3 months before the wedding ✅ Write vows & choose readings ✅ Finalise playlist with DJ/band ✅ Start your dress fittings
1 Month Before
✅ Confirm RSVPs & finalise seating chart ✅ Have final dress fitting ✅ Reconfirm all vendor details ✅ Give photographer list of key photos you want ✅ Get wedding day emergency kit ready ✅ Break in wedding shoes
1-2 Weeks Before
✅ Get final beauty treatments (hair, wax, facials) ✅ Pack for honeymoon ✅ Prepare wedding day timeline ✅ Assign wedding day tasks to the bridal party ✅ Collect wedding rings
Wedding Week! 🎉
✅ Get a manicure & pedicure ✅ Steam/press outfits ✅ Relax & get good sleep!
Wedding Day
🎊 Say “I do!” and enjoy your big day! 💖
