The Wedding Planner
Wedding planning expert Helen Davies, from bash, guides us through the countdown and preparations for your perfect wedding day.
First things first. It’s important to prioritise early. Set aside some time to sit down together and draw up a list of all your likes and dislikes, the things you especially want and any definite no nos. You may find that you need to compromise on a couple of things but at least you’ll be confident in the knowledge that you’ve made the big decisions together.
10 - 12 months ahead • Decide on your budget and who will pay for what. • Decide what kind of ceremony you will have and how many guests you intend to invite. • Start researching venues which meet your criteria, draw up a shortlist of venues and visit them in order to establish availability and set a date. • Book the reception venue.
6 - 9 months ahead • Identify a theme. • Choose a photographer, florist, entertainment, cake and catering. • Select attendants – Best Man, Bridesmaids and Ushers. • Choose stationery and distribute ‘save the date cards’. • Choose and order a wedding dress – allow at least six months for a made to measure gown. • Arrange catering and select menus. • Start drawing up and shortlisting destinations for your honeymoon. • Book transport (if required).
3 – 6 months ahead • Choose wedding rings. • Choose and order favours and other personal finishing touches.
• Choose gifts for your attendants – Best Man, Bridesmaids, Ushers. and any other helpers.
• Book hairdresser and make-up artist. 2 – 3 months ahead
• Distribute invitations.
• Select accessories such as shoes and jewellery. • Have a make-up trial or lesson and book appointments for manicures, pedicures etc. • Arrange seating plans. • Select music and readings for the ceremony.
1 – 2 months ahead • Chase RSVPs. • Finalise catering arrangements and notify the venue about any guests’ dietary requirements. • If you are having a Civil Ceremony, give notice of marriage.
One week ahead • Create an itinerary/wedding day schedule to make sure everything runs smoothly on the day. • Double check ALL the arrangements. • Hold a ceremony rehearsal with the wedding party. • Nominate someone to take care of any problems that may arise.
For more information about the full range of planning services available, visit
www.your-bash.co.uk call 07561 107888 or e-mail
helen@your-bash.co.uk
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Make-up by Julia Jeckell at
www.chicbrides.co.uk Skin was prepared using Dermalogica products and Airbase Airbrush make-up for a flawless finish.
Photography by
www.shoot-lifestyle.co.uk Dress by
www.freyabridal.co.uk
Venue styling by
www.goglorious.co.uk Hair by Jam Hairdressing, Sheffield.
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