Your Engaged! Now What?
Announce engagement and (newspapers if desired).
Plan an engagement party.
First Wedding Plans
Set the date
Set Wedding Budget.
Discuss the wedding style.
Hire a wedding planner if necessary or you may do the planning yourself using
Contact the wedding official – priest, celebrant or registry office.
Choose wedding party – groomsmen, bridesmaids, etc.
Draw up a guest list and formalise approximate numbers for reception.
Decide on reception venue and book.
Hire any extra equipment required – marquee, furniture, crockery, etc.
Determine if a wedding decorator is required and contact if necessary.
Begin shopping for wedding dress or dressmaker and accessories.
Select suits and dresses for the rest of the wedding party and arrange fittings.
Book the wedding transportation – cars, horse and carriage, limousines, etc.
Select photographer and videographer.
3 Months Before
Order invitation cards and stationery.
Make any necessary personal appointments.
Choose wedding cake.
Arrange passport, vaccinations, etc if the honeymoon is overseas.
Arrange a Master of Ceremonies.
Collect and write invitations.
Mail your invitations.
Select a florist.
Choose music or musician for church or ceremony.
Book reception entertainment.
2 Months Before
Compile gift list and consult a gift registry if necessary.
Give notice of intent to marry to wedding official at least one full month and no more than 6 months in advance of wedding date.
Arrange wedding rehearsal.
Select wedding rings.
Mail your invitations if you haven’t already.
Check you have all your bridal accessories ie veil, tiara, Garter, lingerie
Plan and book the honeymoon.
6 Weeks Before
Confirm reception arrangements especially if hired goods have been selected.
Order beverages of set budget with reception venue.
Confirm arrangements with florist.
Confirm honeymoon details.
Plan honeymoon clothes.
Make a list of acceptance and declines.
Advise venues of estimated guest numbers.
Plan hen’s and buck’s nights.
Select gifts for wedding party.
Contact a speech writer for help preparing your speeches.
4 Weeks Before
Arrange wedding insurance for gifts and travel insurance.
Confirm reception arrangements especially if hired goods have been selected.
Confirm arrangements with wedding minister / celebrant.
Have a hair and beauty rehearsal.
Final wedding dress fitting and alterations if necessary.
Finalise arrangements with photographer.
Finalise wedding party outfits.
Update your Wedding Guest List
begin writing thank you notes as gifts are received.
2 Weeks Before
Final fitting of all wedding attire and arrange delivery.
Make sure the wedding party is fully aware of all arrangements and of what is required of them.
Finalise guest numbers and confirm with caterers.
Make wedding day appointments – hairdresser, beautician, etc.
Arrange wedding reception seating.
Make a list of guests and table seating with place cards and give to your reception venue.
Have something old, Something new, something borrowed and something blue.
1 Week Before
Make some time for yourself before the Relatives arrive.
Finalise all arrangements – catering, floral, photography.
Have wedding rehearsal.
Final fitting check of all outfits and accessories.
Ensure that all guests (especially interstate and overseas) have transport to and from the church and reception.
Layout all clothes for the wedding day – just to set your mind at ease.
Arrange gifts for wedding party.
Pack for the honeymoon.
