� Book your honeymoon and organize travel documents, including your passport. Also find out when you will need to have your vaccination if they are applicable.
� Finalise bridal registry or wishing well and have cards made up to go in with your invitations.
� Finalise guest list.
� Finalise invitations wording and confirm font styles.
� Research and interview MCs.
� Order invitations and stationery. Record deposit in budget planner.
� Have your engagement photoshoot with your photographer.
Tip: If your photographer is unfamiliar with your venue consider having your engagement shoot at your wedding location so the photographer can familiarize themselves with the venue, and photo opportunities available.
� Order your wedding stamps using your favourite photo from your engagement shoot.
� Book a decorator to style your venue.
4-3 months …
� Purchase your accessories for the day, including your veil, earrings, handbag, shoes, necklace, tiara, underwear. Also start buying gifts for the bridal party.
� Finalise your hair and make-up choices.
� Confirm your ceremony and reception flowers, ensuring they are available at the time of your wedding. Tip: If you have your heart set on a certain flower that is not in season, consider using silk flowers. Ask for real touch flowers. They are not much cheaper in price, but of high quality and you will be able to keep your bridal bouquet.
� Find a jeweler to make your wedding bands.
� Send invitations.
� Research gifts for your guests. If you are creating your own bomboniere, start brainstorming!
� Order bomboniere. Record payment in budget planner.
� Book wedding cars and guest transportation. Record payments in your budget planner.
� Organise menu tasting with your venue or caterer.