COUNTDOWN
TO THE
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BIG DAY •
24 M O N T H S 6 MO NTHS 8 W EEKS
Make an advanced provisional booking
with the venue and the Registration
Service to guarantee the date you want Arrange transport Begin thinking about your gift list Return Ceremony Plan to the Registration
Service and pay the ceremony fees
(licensed venue)
Book Reception Choose your florist and place order 12 M O N T H S 4 M O NTHS Chase up guests who have not replied
Contact The Registration Service to
arrange
to give Notice Order your stationery Order travellers cheques/currency
Buy ring(s) Give final guest list to caterers
Choose reception menu and order cake Arrange hen/stag night
3 M O NTHS Book your hair appointment
Set Budget
9 MONTHS
Book photographer/video, caterers,
music, decoration of room/tables
Book your honeymoon
Decide on best man, bridesmaids, page
boys, ushers and start making guest list
Plan your dress and your bridesmaids’
dresses
Think about menswear/hiring
Check on insurance
Go over final honeymoon arrangements
and check your passport is up to date
Book overnight hotel if necessary
Send out invitations
Send lists of local accommodation to
guests who may need it
Buy attendants’ presents
Buy your going away outfit
6 W EEKS
Ensure that any music is in a format
compatible with the equipment in the
Community Venue
O NE W EEK
Time the journey to make sure there are
no unexpected delays
Final fitting of the bridal gown and
bridemaids’ dresses
Ensure all hired clothes are collected
in time
Pack for your honeymoon
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