What to do and when to do it, this is the official WeddingsOnline.ie checklist!
12+ months before
� Envision the day you want and do up a budget.
� Decide on who is paying for what.
� Pick a wedding date and time.
� Do a rough guest list.
� Look for and book ceremony and reception locations.
� Assemble bridal party.
� Decide what type of entertainment you want? A soloist for the church,
harpist, a DJ, or band?
� Research and book your vendors -photographer, videographer, band or
DJ, florist, wedding planner
8-10 months before
� Buy lingerie for your wedding day
� Order your gown.
� Think about your floral d�cor.
� Decide on a colour scheme.
� Research and reserve accommodation for guests.
� Register for any gift lists you want.
� Book ceremony musicians.
6-8 months before
� Order bridesmaid dresses.
� Buy accessories i.e. shoes for bridesmaids.
� Book florist.
� Book honeymoon.
� Send save-the-date cards.
� Buy wedding rings.
4-6 months before
� Send notification of intent to marry
� Attend pre-marriage course if required.
� Decide on readings.
� Order invitations.
� Order Mass booklets.
� Order favors.
� Book transport.
� Decide on a cake.
� Buy unity candle.
3 months before
� Send notification of intent to marry (Last chance)
� Order wedding cake.
� Hire a calligrapher, if you would like for your invites.
� Get groom and groomsmen’s suits fitted.
2 months before
� Post invitations.
� Purchase attendant gifts.
� Book make-up trial.
� Book hair trial.
� Book hair and beauty consultants.
� Try out a tanning product.
1 month before
� Have final gown fitting.
� Collect bridal gown and bridesmaids dresses.
� Confirm menu with reception venue.
� Make last-minute adjustments with vendors and confirm their services.
� Agree on photo list with the photographer.
� Send a music list to your band/dj.
2 weeks before
� Review final RSVP list and call any guests who have not yet responded.
� Plan reception table seating.
1 week before
� Give reception venue final guest head count.
� Plan reception seating chart.
� Print place and table cards
� Call all wedding vendors and confirm services.
� Get hair coloured if needed.
� Attend rehearsal with ceremony officiant.
2-3 days before
� Collect suits.
� Re-confirm final details with all vendors. Provide a telephone number for the wedding day.
� Call the transport company for pickup times and locations.
� Get false tan done.
Day before
� Deliver cake, favors, etc to the reception venue.
� Sort out payments.
Day of
� Make sure groom gets hot shave.
� Assign a bridesmaid to be the contact for the photographer, so you don’t have to worry about it.
� Take in every minute of the day!
Postwedding
� Arrange someone to pick up and return grooms attire.
� Get bridal gown cleaned.
� Write and send thank-you notes to your guests.
� Preserve bouquet.
� Write your wedding report for all your friends on Weddings Online!
Image from Maples Wedding Cakes.
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