Artistique Photography by Nicolette - Checklists and Countdown to your Wedding Day

 Artistique Photography by Nicolette

 

Checklists and Countdown to your Wedding Day

 

I would recommend 6 - 12 months planning for your Wedding Day, but don't worry if you have a shorter planning time, perhaps you have a different style of wedding where there is not as much detailed planning required.  Some suppliers are able to work within shorter time frames, but to avoid disappointment I advise booking your suppliers as soon as your wedding date has been set, most importantly your venue and photographer.

 

It is a good idea to get a Bride's Planning Diary or create your own spreadsheet and I have listed items below, which you should check off in the time frame I have included, based on your wedding planning from 6 - 12 months.  Remember, I can always offer you help in selecting reputable wedding vendors if your wedding is planned for NSW Central Coast, or Hunter Valley.
 

6 - 12 months

First of all you will need to work out your Wedding Budget and next on the list will be to:

• Confirm Wedding Date, Location and Time.
• Book Wedding Venue.
• Book Photographer / Videographer.
• Book Caterer.
• Minister, Celebrant or Priest.
• Choose your Bridal Party.

• Decide on your Theme, Colour, Style.
• Book your Florist.

 

• Select your Make Up Artist.
• Book Band, DJ, MC, Musicians.
• Choose your Wedding Gown.

 

• Book Wedding Transport.
• Compile Guest List.
• Send guests Save the Date notice.
• Organise Engagement Party.
• Check what Bridal Fairs may be on in your area.
• Organise Wedding Insurance.

3-6 months

• Order your Wedding Cake.
• Decide on the design of your Wedding Invitations.
• Make appointment with Make up Artist and Hair Stylist for trial run and book for your wedding day.
• Decide on Bridal Party attire and arrange fittings for groomsmen.
• Send invitations and record acceptances and refusals as they come in.

• Bomboniere - wedding gifts and gifts to one another.
• Make Honeymoon plans.
• Check Passports.
• Purchase the Wedding Rings.
• Dance lessons for your first dance.
• Decide on wedding menu and give guest numbers expected to the caterer.

• Give Florist colour scheme and order corsages for mothers of bride and groom.
• Decide where bridesmaids and groomsmen will dress on the day.
• Purchase gifts for Bridal Party.
• Write Vows, if doing your own.
• Let your bridal party know who is required to do a speech.
• Book Hotel room for wedding night.

1 Month

• Hens Night.
• Prepare your Wedding Day time line.
• Check with Celebrant whether you need to apply for Wedding Licence or whether they will do that for you.
• Arrange seating details at Reception.
• Have final Wedding Gown fitting and don't forget to take your shoes along too!

• Arrange fittings for Bridal Party.
• Chase up late RSVPs to invitations and finalise guest list.
• Let Venue, Caterer and Photographer know your final numbers.
• Set a date for Wedding Rehearsal.
• Confirm all Transport arrangements.
• Prepare table place cards.

 Two Weeks

• Confirm all arrangements, Photographer, Venue, Caterer, Florist etc.
• Check all Place Cards, table decorations and settings are correct.
• Collect suits.

• Have Going Away Bag ready for hotel.
• Make sure you Eat, Hydrate, Relax and Sleep well.

One Day

• Have Manicure / Pedicure.
• Confirm Wedding Day transport.
• If getting ready at Hotel/Motel, let Photographer, Make Up and Hair know your room number!

• Lay everything out for your wedding.
• Have cash ready for services requiring payment on your wedding day.

Your Wedding Day

• Relax, Smile, don't worry about anything, and have a fabulous day!

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