12 Month
Wedding Countdown Guide
Just got engaged?
Tell family and friends your big news
Throw an engagement party
Start to think about dates for the wedding
12 Months to go
Work out a budget as soon as possible
Remember the sooner you book suppliers, the less likely you are going to be dissapointed
Book Venue for ceremony & reception
Start to draft your guest lists for both day and evening celebrations
Start looking at wedding dresses
If possible book your photographer and/or videographer, catering team etc
Choose bridesmaids, best man, ushers etc
Arrange to get your marriage licence from your local registrar
9 Months to go
Choose and order wedding cake
Choose and order wedding flowers
(bouquets, button hole, ceremony & reception decorations
Choose and order bridesmaid dresses
Confirm food and drink with catering team
Choose and order wedding rings
Start looking at honeymoon destinations (never too soon!)
Decide if you're having a wedding gift list and organise
Send out save the date cards
6 Months to go
Confirm all venues and fine detail all service, readings and your music
Choose your wedding stationery or make your own
Book Your Wedding transport
Choose and order outfits for Groom, best man and ushers
Choose bridal jewellery for the Bride and bridesmaids