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6 six-month countdown months to go...

Decide on a budget

Book the wedding venue and reception

Shop for wedding rings

Write the guest list and send out ’save the date’ invites

Source wedding invites

Start shopping for wedding outfits

5 months to go...

Secure bridesmaids / best man and book hen/stag party

Book honeymoon hotel and flights

Source and book florist (for table decoration and bouquets), caterers for wedding reception, DJ/musicians and photographer/videographer

Decide on a style and theme for the wedding

Book hair and makeup artist

4 months to go...

Meet with marriage celebrant/officiant Wedding cake tastings and place order

Create song list for DJ/musicians and choose first dance song

Mail out the official wedding invites and gift list

Purchase wedding outfits, bridesmaid dresses etc months to go... 3

Buy accessories (shoes, jewellery, veil, etc) and wear in wedding shoes

Order wedding favours and venue decorations

Purchase a wedding guestbook

Finalise plans for hen/stag party

Book wedding car/limousine months to go... 2

Schedule a tasting menu with caterers for the wedding reception

Write wedding vows and select readings

Have a hair/makeup trial

Send request lists to photographer/videographer

Pick up the marriage licence/apply for weddding banns month to go... 1

Final dress/suit/bridesmaid fittings

Confirm with suppliers – florist, wedding/ reception venue, caterer, cake maker, wedding car, photographer/videographer, DJ/musicians, honeymoon

Confirm number of guests and relay to caterer

Arrange seating plan

Buy ‘thank you’ gifts for the bridesmaids, mothers-in-law, best man, etc

The final week…

Enjoy your hen/stag party (ideally not the day before the wedding!)

Book a manicure, pedicure, tan, hair colour and a massage to relax

Practise your first dance and vows

Drink lots of water, eat healthily and get some early nights

Save money on an overseas wedding

Getting married abroad not only means guaranteed sunshine and a sun kissed tan. According to new data from money.co.uk, getting hitched abroad is often cheaper. Here, the company’s savings expert, Lucinda O’Brien, offers some sage advice on saving thousands…

Research shows that the average cost of wedding in the UK is £20,493. However, get married on the island of Saint Lucia and you could save yourself £14,829.

If you’re looking for a beach wedding on a budget, you could opt for Egypt. With only 14 rainy days per year, and an average wedding cost of £3,541, this could be the place for you to say ‘I do.’

Other options include a beach wedding in Ghana for under £1,000 or spend just over £7k to get you and your wedding party to Mexico.

Another idea to save money on your wedding is to be flexible with your dates. Consider choosing a weekday as these are often cheaper and, provided you’re happy with predicted weather conditions, choose to get married in low season in your overseas country of choice to save on flights, accommodation and more.

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