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