Sir John Moore
Foundation

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

The Brides Wedding Planner

 

 

Recently engaged

Spread the news!!!

Sit down and have a conversation regarding money with your fiancé and parents to decide on your budget and who will be paying for what.

Perhaps open a new bank account for wedding expenditure

 

12 months to go

Fix a date and time with your registrar

Decide on guest numbers – discuss with all parents

Visit reception venues and book as soon as possible

 

11 months to go

Send out “save the date” cards

Book your photographer and just check the church or venue allows photography – we do

Book caterer – through us if you are using our venue

Book band and / or DJ

Make an appointment to try on wedding dresses

 

10 months to go

Pick your bridesmaids, ushers and best man

Decide on your dress – allow at least 4 months for delivery

Start to think about your honeymoon – destination and cost

 

9 months to go

Find a florist

Discuss buttonholes, bouquets and the arrangements for each venue

Confirm your menu choice and drinks package with your venue

Choose and order your bridesmaids outfits

 

8 months to go

If you’re marrying in a church discuss music with the minister

If you are using our venue readings and music are permitted providing there is no reference to religion

Order invitations and envelopes as well as place cards and menus if appropriate

 

7 months to go

Book transport to your wedding venue if required

Don’t forget to book transport to the 1^st night accommodation

Order your wedding cake

Choose and order favours if you are having them. Or arrange someone to make them

 

 

6 months to go

Remind your fiancé to get his and the ushers outfits

Choose gifts for your attendants, helpers, best man and mums.

Pick your wedding rings

Confirm your order of service and arrange copies for all those that need one

Discuss hen & stag nights with friends

Organise your guest list

 

5 months to go

If you are changing your name, now is the time to renew your passport – you will need to ask the minister/registrar to sign the appropriate form

Consider what you want to do with your hair and book a hairdresser to discuss your plans and an appointment for the big day

 

4 months to go

Go shopping! Remember summer honeymoon clothes aren’t easy to find in winter

Find out if you need visas or innoculations for travel abroad

Prompt your fiancé to book your first night hotel

 

3 months to go

Try out different looks with your makeup

Send out invitations and keep a list of acceptances and refusals

Reconfirm all your bookings

Write your vows if you’re composing your own and start working on speeches

 

2 months to go

Check your fiancé has the rings, his wedding clothes, your 1^st night hotel and the buttonholes sorted

Try on your whole outfit – forgotten anything get it now!

Book any beauty treatments

 

1 month to go

Let the venue/caterer know the final guest numbers

Work out a seating plan  and select table stationery - (table plan image coutesy of Seventh Moon Wedding Design)

Discuss your special requests with the DJ/band

Order honeymoon currency

Go on hen/stag nights – it’s time to party!!!

 

On the big day

Relax ... and give yourself plenty of time to get ready

Have bouquets & buttonholes delivered or arrange to be collected

Take a moment to relax and centre yourself. It’s time to go go go!!

 

 

After the wedding

Write thank you notes for your wedding gifts