12 Month Countdown


MONTH 12: Visit reception venues and book as soon as possible. Sit down and have the money conversation with your fiancé and your parents to decide who will pay for what. Decide on guest numbers and work out a budget. Fix a date and time.


MONTH 11: Send out save-the-date cards.


Book your photographer and, if you want one, a videographer. Make sure that the church or wedding venue allows photography. Book your caterer and your band or DJ. Make appointments to try on wedding dresses.


MONTH 10: Pick your attendants, best man and ushers.


Decide on your dress – allow at least four months for a made-to- measure gown to be delivered.


Start thinking about your honeymoon destination. It’s always good to book early to ensure availability.


MONTH 9: Find a florist.


Discuss buttonholes, bouquets and the arrangements you’d like for each venue.


Confirm your menu choice and drink order with your caterer. Choose and order your bridesmaids outfits.


MONTH 8:


If you’re marrying in a church, discuss readings with the minister and music with the organist/ceremony musicians. For a civil ceremony, enquire about what readings and music are permitted.


Order invitations and envelopes, as well as place cards and menus.


MONTH 7:


Book transport to your wedding venue and on to the reception for you, your parents and your attendants.


Don’t forget to organise transport to take you to your first-night hotel or the airport. Order your wedding cake.


Choose and order favours if you are having them. MONTH 2:


Send out invitations and keep an up-to-date list of acceptances and refusals.


Check your fiancé has the rings, his wedding clothes, first-night hotel and button-holes sorted. Try on your whole wedding outfit. Forgotten anything? Get it now!


Book any beauty treatments, such as a fake tan. Inform your caterers of the final number of guests. Work out a seating plan.


MONTH 6:


Remind your fiancé to get his and the ushers outfits. Choose gifts for your attendants, best man, mums and helpers. Pick your wedding bands.


Confirm your order of service with your minister or registrar, then


Discuss any special requests with your DJ or band. Order honeymoon currency.


MONTH 1: Have your final cut and colour two weeks before the big day. MONTH 5:


If you’re changing your name, now’s the time to renew your pass- port – you’ll need to ask the officiating minister or registrar to sign the application form for you.


Book a consultation with your hairstylist to discuss looks for your wedding (allow more time if you want to grow it).


MONTH 4: Go shopping! Remember, summer honeymoon clothes aren’t easy to find in winter.


Find out if you need visas or inoculations for your honeymoon. Discuss hen and stag night plans with your attendants. Prompt your fiancé to book your first-night hotel.


MONTH 3: Try out different looks with your make-up artist. Book your hairstylist for the morning of your wedding and any other colour or trim appointments.


Book a rehearsal (usually a few days beforehand) and tell those who need to be there. Compile your gift list.


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have guests booklets printed. If you have a choir, they will need copies too.


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