Wedding Walkthrough

 


We here at yourdreamdressforless.co.uk offer you the following checklist. This is just in case you are completely bewildered by the task ahead, and should offer you some guidance on what you should be doing. Please use this checklist as a guide or even just to stimulate your thoughts on your wedding, as all weddings a completely unique, a special day to be remembered, you will therefore have many other ideas that differ from this general guide. Some choices are optional, such as a caterers, video or photographers, hotel accommodations for guests, bridal registries, etc. Be sure to make your own check list and cross things off your list as you complete them.


Immediately After the Engagement:

  • To discuss a budget, size and style of the wedding with all parents if possible.
  • Decide who pays for what.
  • Consider using a wedding consultant.
  • Choose a clergy member or other wedding "officiate."
  • Consider pre-marital counselling.
  • Reserve wedding and reception venues.
  • Think about catering requirements.
  • Register at local bridal registries.
  • Choose a photographer.

Six Months or More Before the Wedding Day:

  • Compile the guest list.
  • Reserve a block of hotel rooms for out-of-town guests.
  • Choose engagement & wedding rings.
  • Send your engagement announcement to newspapers.
  • Select & order wedding gown from YourDreamDressForLess.co.uk
  • Select the attendants (bridesmaids & groomsmen).
  • Choose & order bridesmaids dress.
  • Select one usher for every 50 guests.
  • Choose a video and photographer.
  • Make arrangements for the music at the wedding & reception.
  • Check out bakers for cake, etc. Get estimates. Book the dates.
  • Bride makes plans for beauty preparations (nails, diet, hair, skin care & makeup).

Four Months Before the Wedding Day:

  • Complete the guest list & confirm final details with the caterer.
  • Order invitations (25 extra) & personal stationery or "Thank You" notes.
  • Order napkins & purchase any other items needed for the ceremony & reception.
  • Check with the caterer to see what is included.
  • Visit the photographer again to discuss specifics. Use a "Photographer Checklist."
  • Get estimates & order flowers & floral arrangements for wedding & reception.
  • Get estimates & order balloons, decorations & favours for wedding & reception.
  • Make all transportation arrangements to & from the wedding & the reception.
  • Consider hiring a limousine, party bus, trolley or horse-drawn carriage.
  • Book your room for the wedding night.
  • Make honeymoon plans.

Three Months Before the Wedding Day:

  • Order wedding rings. Allow time for any final engraving.
  • Order tuxedos and morning wear for the groomsmen & fathers.
  • Complete all honeymoon plans.
  • If travelling outside the country, check on visas, passports & inoculations.

Two Months Before the Wedding Day:

  • Mail invitations (six weeks before the wedding; eight weeks to out-of-town guests).
  • Make appointments with the hairdresser for the bride & attendants or out-of-town guests.
  • Buy a wedding gift for your future spouse & gifts for attendants and helpers (bridesmaids, groomsmen, ushers, flower girls, ring bearers, etc.).
  • Finalise arrangements of accommodations for out-of-town attendants & guests.

One Month Before the Wedding Day:

  • Choose all accessories, shoes & lingerie for bridal gown.
  • Have final fitting for bridal gown & bridesmaids' dresses.
  • Have beauty consultant do a trial run with bride's hair & makeup.
  • Schedule this appointment on the day the bridal portrait is taken and/or a party is planned.
  • Have bridal portrait taken.
  • Register all tuxedo and morning wear sizes with the formal wear store.
  • Check with the newspapers on wedding announcement requirements.
  • Finalise plans for rehearsal dinner.
  • Plan seating arrangements for the rehearsal dinner & reception.
  • Arrange bridesmaids' luncheon. Often, that is when the bride gives them their gifts.
  • Complete name-change documents.
  • Complete change-of-address information for post-office.
  • Keep current with "Thank You" notes for shower & early wedding gifts.

Two Weeks Before the Wedding Day:

  • Get the marriage license.
  • Be sure to bring all needed documents.
  • Inform or send invitations including exact time & location to those who will attend the rehearsal & rehearsal dinner.
  • Inquire about where you & your attendants will dress for the ceremony.
  • Walk through the entire event in your mind. Consider things like parking, access for handicapped guests, etc.
  • Confirm all transportation plans.
  • Check in with caterer, photographer, video and photographer, musicians, DJ, florist, etc. to confirm all arrangements.
  • "Break in" wedding shoes at home.

One Week Before the Wedding Day:

  • Appoint someone to act as an "organiser" to handle any last minute problems.
  • Give a final guest count to the caterer.
  • Review final details for those in the wedding party.
  • Confirm honeymoon arrangements.
  • Pack for the honeymoon. Know what you'll wear from the reception.
  • Enjoy a day with your family and friends.
  • Visit a day spa, have a massage, a facial and relax.

One Day Before the Wedding Day:

  • Attend the rehearsal & rehearsal dinner.
  • Give the rings & officiate fee to the Best Man.

The Wedding Day:

  • CONGRATULATIONS!
  • Enjoy the day!
  • Mail the announcements of your wedding after the honeymoon!