The Big Decisions......

  • Decide on your overall budget and allocate how much you want to spend on each element

  • Settle on your wedding type and theme

  • Choose a date and a venue

  • Apply for Marriage License

  • Contact a Wedding Planner

  • Book your venue

  • Contact the Vicar or Registar

  • Book your reception venue

  • Select your caterer and cake designer

  • Select and book the evening venue

  • Select and book the photographer or videographer

  • Select and book the wedding transport

  • Book the honeymoon

Looking Good......

  • Find your wedding and Bridesmaid dresses (and couture if applicable)

  • Book beauty appointments for hair, makeup and nails

  • Sort out the clothes for the rest of the wedding party (the suits for the Groom, Best man, Ushers)

  • Order your wedding rings, headwear, accessories and flowers

  • Contact a dietician if you want to lose a few pounds

Food/Drink & Fun......

  • Arrange your hen party and stag do

  • Confirm numbers and menus with your caterers

  • Book your entertainments, such as a band, DJ or toastmaster

  • Ensure you've ordered your Wedding Cake, Chocolate and Champagne

  • Order the decorations, such as flowers, balloons and chair covers

Transport......

  • Check your passports are valid

  • Confirm all travel and accommodation arrangements

  • Don't forget the transport between the venues and/or airport

Guests......

  • Write a guest list

  • Order your invitations

  • Write a gift list

  • Order bouquets for the mothers

  • Send out invitations

Anything Else......

  • Wedding insurance?

  • Does your home insurance cover new presents?

  • If you have children, is there a creche or suitable entertainment for them?


A wedding party outdoors with the bride and groom in the center, surrounded by bridesmaids and groomsmen, all dressed in blue and yellow. The group is posing in front of a white building with arched windows.