Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist

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When it comes to planning a wedding there are so many things to consider. We’ve created this handy wedding planning checklist guide so you can be sure you’ve got everything covered.

First Steps

Get your wedding planner
Plan your budget
Research potential venues
Start a guest list
Decide on a style/colour scheme/theme
Book your venue
Book your ceremony (either religious ceremony or a registrar)

If needed research

Catering
DJ
Room stylists

room set up at burntwood court hotel

When you have a date secure

Research photographer/videographers
Book a photographer/videographer
Research florists
Book a florist
Book catering
Start trying on wedding dresses
Finish your guest list

Bright summer bridal flowers

When your guest list is complete

Decide on wedding stationary
Send out save the date cards
Choose & invite your bridal party & groomsmen
Start looking at Bridesmaid dresses
Order your wedding cake

If needed

Book rooms at your venue for the bridal party

wedding cake with personalised cake topper

Finally

Choose your wedding dress & order
Choose Bridesmaid dresses
Choose Grooms suit
Choose Groomsmen suits
Make an appointment for any alterations
Book a hair/makeup artist
Send out invitations
Pay all outstanding invoices

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Finishing touches

Chase any outstanding RSVPs
Create table plan & name cards
Order wedding favours
Meet with vicar/registrar to discuss your ceremony
Meet with your wedding coordinator to discuss your reception
Collect your outfits

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The day before

Visit your venue
Confirm the schedule with everyone
Have a relaxed evening & an early night!

Wedding Planning Checklist

A few tips

The biggest tip we can give any couple is this: when you’ve decided you’d like a supplier to be part of your day, book them. Most suppliers can only cater for one wedding at a time. Don’t risk another couple booking your date.

Doing it yourself is a good way to save money, but it is a lot of work. When it comes to cakes, wedding stationary and favours doing it yourself can seem appealing. Just keep in mind that you’ll need to get started months in advance and be prepared for things to go wrong. Costs can stack up, so make sure you budget for everything before deciding to do it yourself (it can be cheaper to get a professional to do it!). Take a look at your wedding planning checklist regularly to make sure you have everything on track.

Don’t sweat the small stuff. Every couple wants their day to be perfect, and rightly so. A lot of effort has gone into it. However, if things start to go wrong, don’t worry. If you climb into bed the evening of your wedding having married the person you love surrounded by your closest family and friends, you’ve had a perfect day.