The question has been asked and the champagne corks have been popped \u2013 and now the real work starts. Planning your wedding doesn\u2019t have to be a difficult task but it does mean being organised:<\/p>\n
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- Pick the wedding date and time \u2013 send out \u2018save the date\u2019 card, always a good idea for the busy \u2018wedding season\u2019 of summer<\/li>\n
- Decide on your budget<\/li>\n
- Start looking for a suitable venue that is both available on your chosen date and big enough for the ceremony, reception and evening party (if you are planning your wedding this way)<\/li>\n
- Consider enrolling on a wedding planner course
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<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n10 Months Before the Big day<\/strong><\/p>\n
Wedding dress \u2013 in order for a wedding dress to fit perfectly, it will need to be altered to be a custom fit. Shop for, buy and start the alteration process for your wedding dress.<\/p>\n
As well as the dress, consider;<\/p>\n
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- entertainment options<\/li>\n
- start looking for a photographer, videographer, reception band or DJ and florist<\/li>\n
- reserving accommodation for out-of-town guests<\/li>\n
- wedding insurance to protect deposits etc.<\/li>\n
- a gift register, if using<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
6 to 8 Months Before Your Big Day<\/strong><\/p>\n
With only a few short months left, you need to start nailing down some of the arrangements;<\/p>\n
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- order bridesmaids\u2019 dresses<\/li>\n
- book the entertainment for the reception as well as ceremony musicians<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n4 Months Before the Big Day<\/strong><\/p>\nThe day is now hurtling towards you at lightning speed;<\/p>\n
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- the groom, best man and ushers need to finalise their wedding attire, buying or hiring it including shirts and shoes<\/li>\n
- buy the wedding rings
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<\/li>\n - some couples also attend pre-wedding counselling too<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
3 Months Before the Big Day Arrives
\n<\/strong><\/p>\nWith 12 weeks to go, preparations are really heating up;<\/p>\n
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- design and create your wedding cake with your chosen wedding cake specialist<\/li>\n
- book wedding day transport, planning and working out the logistics of the day with the transport company<\/li>\n
- order invitations<\/li>\n
- write your invitations and post out first class \u2013 always include an RSVP date<\/li>\n
- create a \u2018live\u2019 guest list ensuring that attending and non-attending guests are made a note of as soon as their RSVP arrives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
2 Months Before the Big Day<\/strong><\/p>\n
With the hard work and majority of organising done, you can afford to relax and begin to look forward to the big day.<\/p>\n
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- Some couples write their own vows and now is the time to do this<\/li>\n
- Purchase gifts for your parents, bridesmaids, best man and ushers<\/li>\n
- For the bride, book a hair stylist and try out different hair styles that match the theme of the day and your dress<\/li>\n
- Book a make-up artist and again, enjoy several trial runs to get your look just right<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
1 Month Before the Big Day<\/strong><\/p>\n
The final four weeks is about checking that everything you need is in place and that means;<\/p>\n
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- Getting all the paperwork in order, including the displaying of your marriage banns<\/li>\n
- Have your final wedding dress fitting<\/li>\n
- Check with the florist, wedding car hire company, baker, venue, ceremony hosts etc. that everything is in place and as it should be<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
2 Weeks Before<\/strong><\/p>\n
You should have all the RSVPs back by now, thus you can start creating the wedding table plan for the wedding breakfast. There will be changes so don\u2019t get too stressed about this.<\/p>\n
As well as this, you will also need to;<\/p>\n
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- Create a list of must-have photos for your wedding photographer, as well as a detailed plan for the videographer if using<\/li>\n
- For the DJ or band, discuss the set list and any must-have songs you want including<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
And finally, enjoy some \u2018me\u2019 time with a pre-wedding haircut and colour.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n7 Days to the Big Day<\/strong><\/p>\n
There are small arrangements that need finalising such as;<\/p>\n
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- Final head count to the venue and caterers<\/li>\n
- Final changes to the seating plan<\/li>\n
- Create table centrepieces (unless the venue is doing this), including favours for wedding guests, name plates etc.<\/li>\n
- Confirm delivery details with florist, bakers and wedding dress shop etc.<\/li>\n
- Confirm times with hair stylist and make-up artist<\/li>\n
- Rehearse the ceremony, if needed<\/li>\n
- Check the timings for the day and ensure that these are communicated to all concerned!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
On the Day!<\/strong><\/p>\n
Relax, enjoy it and let the day flow!<\/p>\n
Wedding planner courses<\/a><\/strong> are not just for budding wedding planners. Many couples find the idea of arranging such a big event daunting, which on its own can create many issues<\/a><\/strong>. A wedding planner course is helpful in dealing with the behind-the-scenes arrangements, as well as wedding etiquette and the legalities of tying the knot.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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