What to do and when to do it, this is the official WeddingsOnline.ie checklist!
12+ months before
· Envision the day you want and do up a budget.
· Decide on who is paying for what.
· Pick a wedding date and time.
· Do a rough guest list.
· Look for and book ceremony and reception locations.
· Assemble bridal party.
· Decide what type of entertainment you want? A soloist for the church,
harpist, a DJ, or band?
· Research and book your vendors -photographer, videographer, band or
DJ, florist, wedding planner
8-10 months before
· Buy lingerie for your wedding day
· Order your gown.
· Think about your floral dιcor.
· Decide on a colour scheme.
· Research and reserve accommodation for guests.
· Register for any gift lists you want.
· Book ceremony musicians.
6-8 months before
· Order bridesmaid dresses.
· Buy accessories i.e. shoes for bridesmaids.
· Book florist.
· Book honeymoon.
· Send save-the-date cards.
· Buy wedding rings.
4-6 months before
· Send notification of intent to marry
· Attend pre-marriage course if required.
· Decide on readings.
· Order invitations.
· Order Mass booklets.
· Order favors.
· Book transport.
· Decide on a cake.
· Buy unity candle.
3 months before
· Send notification of intent to marry (Last chance)
· Order wedding cake.
· Hire a calligrapher, if you would like for your invites.
· Get groom and groomsmen’s suits fitted.
2 months before
· Post invitations.
· Purchase attendant gifts.
· Book make-up trial.
· Book hair trial.
· Book hair and beauty consultants.
· Try out a tanning product.
1 month before
· Have final gown fitting.
· Collect bridal gown and bridesmaids dresses.
· Confirm menu with reception venue.
· Make last-minute adjustments with vendors and confirm their services.
· Agree on photo list with the photographer.
· Send a music list to your band/dj.
2 weeks before
· Review final RSVP list and call any guests who have not yet responded.
· Plan reception table seating.
1 week before
· Give reception venue final guest head count.
· Plan reception seating chart.
· Print place and table cards
· Call all wedding vendors and confirm services.
· Get hair coloured if needed.
· Attend rehearsal with ceremony officiant.
2-3 days before
· Collect suits.
· Re-confirm final details with all vendors. Provide a telephone number for the wedding day.
· Call the transport company for pickup times and locations.
· Get false tan done.
Day before
· Deliver cake, favors, etc to the reception venue.
· Sort out payments.
Day of
· Make sure groom gets hot shave.
· Assign a bridesmaid to be the contact for the photographer, so you don’t have to worry about it.
· Take in every minute of the day!
Postwedding
· Arrange someone to pick up and return grooms attire.
· Get bridal gown cleaned.
· Write and send thank-you notes to your guests.
· Preserve bouquet.
· Write your wedding report for all your friends on Weddings Online!
Image from Maples Wedding Cakes.
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