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Countdown
24 months
You can now make your booking for your wedding / civil partnership .
6 months
Arrange transport Begin thinking about your gift list Choose your florist and place order
Wedding Invitations Order stationery Finalise honeymoon arrangements .
2 months
Chase up guests who have not replied
Order travellers cheques / currency Give final guest list to caterers Book your hair appointment Check transport arrangements
Return Ceremony Plan to Registration Office
Ensure that any music is in a format compatible with the equipment in the Registration Office .
12 months
Contact Registrar to arrange to give notice
Research wedding professionals ( photographers , DJ ’ s , florists )
Set Budget Choose theme and style .
4 months
Buy ring / rings Organise stag / hen parties
Choose reception menu and order cake
2 weeks
Make up / Hair trial Gift for your spouse to be .
9 months
Prepare play list Register wedding gifts
Book photographer / video , caterers
Book your honeymoon
Decide on best man , bridesmaids , page boys , ushers and start making the guest list
Take out insurance Email save the date cards
Say yes to your dress or get suited and booted .
3 months
Go over final honeymoon arrangements and check your passport is up to date
Book overnight hotel if necessary Send out invitations / gift list
Send lists of local accommodation to guests who may need it
Buy attendants ’ presents Buy your going away outfit
Contact the Registration Service to pay the ceremony fees .
1 week
Time the journey to make sure there are no unexpected delays
Give your gown , bridesmaids ’ dresses etc . a final check for fit
Ensure all hired clothes are collected in time Pack for your honeymoon .
18 www . cumberland . gov . uk / births-deaths-marriages-and-ceremonies