Ceremony Check List
Here are a few suggestions on what you may need to arrange before the ceremony.
First, book your Civil Ceremony - then: -
9-12 Months Before
- Book photographer / videographer, reception venue, caterers, music, decoration of room / tables
- Book your honeymoon
- Decide on best man, bridesmaids, page boys, ushers and start making guest list
- Plan your dress and your bridesmaids' dresses
- Think about menswear / hiring
- Check on wedding insurance
- Arrange appointment to give your notice of marriage
6 Months Before
- Arrange for wedding cars
- Begin thinking about your wedding list
- Book transport to and from the venue
4 Months Before
- Order your wedding stationery
- Choose your florist and place order
- Buy ring(s)
- Choose reception menu and order cake
3 Months Before
- Go over honeymoon arrangements and finalise
- Book overnight hotel if necessary
- Send out invitations / wedding list
- Send lists of local accommodation to guests who may need it
- Buy attendants' presents
- Buy your going away outfit
1 Month Before
- Chase up guests who have not replied
- Other travellers cheques / currency
- Notify bank / doctor, etc of change of name and address
- Give final guest list to caterers
- Arrange hen / stag night
- Book your wedding day hair appointment
- Check transport arrangements
- Phone local paper to arrange wedding report
- Return music / reading form to Registration Office for checking (For approved premises only)
1 Week Before
- Time the journey to make sure there are no unexpected delays
- Give your gown, bridesmaids' dresses etc. a final check for fit
- Ensure all hired clothes are collected in time
- Pack for your honeymoon
Page Last Updated: 11 August 2009
