12 Month Wedding Planner Your Monthly Wedding Checklist.
12 Months
6 Months
Decide how to collate your inspiration. rockmywedding.co.uk, Pinterest, Instagram.
Book an appointment to go through your gift list at The Wedding Shop.
Work out a budget. Work out guest list (and think about roles; bridesmaids, best men etc). Look at venues and check availability. Book officiant/church etc and sort wedding licence.
Arrange appointments at wedding dress boutiques. Sort wedding insurance.
11 Months Book a wedding planner if you want one and budget allows. Book your photographer and videographer. Consider underwear and try on dresses/outfits. Look at honeymoon options.
Shop for Bridesmaid dresses.
3 Weeks
Confirm catering.
Arrange your seating plan.
Book entertainment (musical and other).
Start making your table plan if you’re making it yourself.
Book stationery with a professional or plan your DIY stationery. Remember to tell them about your gift list! Consider transport.
Start researching suppliers via Rock My Wedding Recommended suppliers.
Research and book any items you may need to hire.
4 Months Set your gift list live. Buy your underwear if you didn’t get it before trying dresses/your outfit. Shop for shoes. Buy/sort hire for any suits and leave time for alterations.
Make sure you have enough gifts left on your gift list for your guests to choose from.
1 Week Arrange your seating plan. Write vows. Pack for honeymoon. Book beauty and spa treatments.
The Day Before
2 Months
Book florist.
Choose music & finalise readings.
Order dress.
Finalise order of service and the day.
Taste cakes and book.
Have a pre-wedding shoot with your photogtapher.
Book hair and make-up trials.
Collect wedding rings.
Choose wedding rings.
Organise dress/outfit fittings.
Decide on a gift list company and register.
Book beauty and spa treatments.
Collect wedding outfits.
Think about starting to plan your gift list.
Send Save The Dates.
Write vows.
Send invitations. Include info about your gift list.*
Have hair and make-up trials and book.
9 Months
Your Wedding Date:
Chase RSVP’s.
Drop off any decor items to the venue. Go through roles with everyone. Have a good meal and make sure you have arranged breakfast for the morning of. Get an early night and have an amazing day!
Call vendors to check all your bookings are still ok and check balance due dates.
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