Wedding Countdown and Checklist

12 MONTHS

• Select a wedding date and time.
• Draw up a budget.
• Start on a guest list.

11 MONTHS

• Choose the church & venue
• Choose a minister, priest, pastor or rabbi.

10 MONTHS

• Conduct interviews with wedding service providers (Contacts).
• Hire a dress maker or designer.
• Hire a caterer.
• Hire a florist.
• Hire a disco, band, orchestra, etc.
• Hire a photographer and videographer.
• Hire a venue, marquee, etc.

9 MONTHS

• Make appointment for session with dress maker or designer to confirm details and final price.
• Decide on the design of the invitation and shop for prices for the printing.
• Decide and inform the maid of honor, bridesmaids, the best man, the master of ceremonies, the flower girls, page boys etc.

8 MONTHS

• Consult with travel agents about your honeymoon.
• Decide on wedding theme and colour.

7 MONTHS

• Finalize guest list.
• Consult jeweler.

6 MONTHS

• Consult with designer or dress maker.
• Order bridesmaids' dresses.
• Purchase bridal shoes, lingerie and head piece.
• Hire wedding transport.

5 MONTHS

• Confirm quantity of invitations with printers.
• Give estimated guest count to caterer.
• Confirm floral arrangements with the florist.

4 MONTHS

• Make arrangements for groom's attire.
• Purchase wedding gifts for each other.
• Book accommodation for the night of the wedding.
• Make honeymoon arrangements (accommodation, transport, etc.).
• Purchase wedding rings.

3 MONTHS

• Send out invitations.
• Finalize menu with caterers.
• Finalize choice of music.
• Discuss proceedings with the wedding party.

2 MONTHS

• Order the wedding cake.
• Consult with designer or dress maker.
• Purchase or hire decorations for the reception venue if necessary.
• Purchase table gifts for guests.
• Make appointments for hair, make up, facial, etc.
• See lawyer and discuss wedding documentation.

1 MONTH

• Finalize with all wedding service providers.
• Final fitting for bride and bridesmaids dresses.
• Organize documentation for the changing of the bride's name if necessary.

2 WEEKS

• Final number of guests to caterers.
• Finalize reception seating arrangements.
• Meet with hairdresser, make up artist, etc. for trials.
• Collect wedding dress, rings, jewelry, tux, etc.
• Confirm with all wedding service providers.
• Confirm honeymoon arrangements.

1 DAY

• Get a manicure or pedicure.
• GET A GOOD NIGHT"S REST.

ON THE DAY