Simply Brides
of Didcot, Oxfordshire
Wedding Studio
Exceptional service at sensible prices
Print out the page and tick off items as they are dealt with. You will undoubtedly have items not on the list and I am sure a few you will not use.
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| DONE | 12 Months to go … |
| £ | Decide if you are going to enlist the help of a Wedding Planner |
| £ | Choose time and date |
| £ | Decide on budget |
| £ | Decide on theme |
| £ | Choose ceremony location Take a checklist of questions to ask. Ask for written quotations and consider all options carefully. |
| £ | Choose reception venue |
| £ | Choose attendants |
| £ | Select wedding dress |
| £ | Select Groomsmen and Best Man outfits |
| £ | Select Bridesmaids and Page Boys outfits |
| £ | Compile invitation list |
| £ | Select Photographer |
| £ | Select Videographer |
| £ | Select Caterer |
| £ | Select Musicians |
| £ | Choose your colour scheme, bearing in mind the colouring of your attendants and the decor at the chosen venue (you don't want to clash with the wallpaper or the carpet!) |
| £ | Decide if you would like a pre-nuptiual agrrment |
| £ | Select witnesses |
| £ | Order wedding cars |
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Send Out "save the date" cards
Take out insurance if required |
| £ | Discuss honeymoon plans (don't forget if you are having a Winter Wedding buy suitable clothes in UK Spring and Summer for a Tropical Honeymoon) and check your pasprt dates as most countiries require at least 6 months remaining time |
| 12 - 8 Months to go… | |
| £ | Select music for ceremony |
| £ | Arrange for any special License if required |
| £ | Select Toastmaster |
| £ | Select wedding rings |
| £ | Order invitations |
| £ | Select any other forms of entertainment |
| £ | Arrange to give Notice of Marriage |
| £ | Order wedding cake |
| £ | Book honeymoon and travel insurance |
| £ | If required, book your reception band or DJ, ask for demo tapes from bands before deciding |
| £ | Select florist |
| £ | Select and book your transport for the wedding day. |
| £ | Advise attendants of their duties |
| £ | Start a fitness regime if you feel you need to |
| 8 - 6 Months to go… | |
| £ | Consult Hairdresser |
| £ | Consult Beautician |
| £ | Give notice of marriage |
| 6 - 4 Months to go… | |
| £ | Catch up things on your 'to do' list |
| £ | Book a hotel for your wedding night if required |
| £ | Arrange visas for honeymoon if required |
| £ | Arrange Inoculations for honeymoon if required |
| £ | Send out wedding day and evening invitations |
| £ | Book hair and make up trial |
| £ | Select attendants' gifts |
| £ | Buy shoes and accessories |
| £ | Arrange for the banns to be read in church if necessary |
| £ | Select gift registry |
| £ | Keep a careful record of wedding gifts as you receive them and update gift list when necessary. |
| £ | Consult with Mothers regarding their outfits |
| £ | Order Bomoniere/Favours |
| £ | Select gown cleaning company |
| £ | Reserve accommodation for guests who require a room |
| £ | Arrange rehearsal times |
| £ | Arrange Best Man. Groomsmen fittings |
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Finalise flowers, don't forget Mums' bouquets
Think about Table Plans |
| £ | Make Hen and Stag party arrangements |
| 1 Month to go… | |
| £ | Arrange a final fitting of your bridal gown |
| £ | Acknowledge replies, include gift list, directions and accommodation suggestions |
| £ | Buy each other wedding gifts |
| £ | Chase up any remaining RSVP's |
| £ | Arrange for attendants' final fittings |
| £ | Pick up your wedding rings if you have them on order |
| £ | Confirm final timings with entertainment, venue and transport companies. This will avoid any nasty surprises! |
| £ | Review final table plans |
| £ | Make any baby-sitting, house-sitting or pet care arrangements that may be necessary during reception or honeymoon. |
| £ | Order any foreign currency required |
| £ | Arrange for honeymoon transportation or airport parking |
| £ | Arrange where everyone will get ready on the day and how they will get to the venue |
| £ | Start shopping for honeymoon clothes if you haven't already |
| 2 Weeks to go… | |
| £ | Make sure the reception venue have the final table plan |
| £ | Record Wedding gifts as you receive them |
| £ | Double check the attire and accessories for all member of the wedding party |
| £ | Confirm date of rehearsal for those concerned |
| £ | Collect honeymoon tickets |
| £ | Have a final consultation with any suppliers, let them know if anything has changed |
| £ | Give final details of numbers to caterers and give information of any dietary requirements of guests. |
| £ | Advise Florist of final numbers for button holes |
| £ | Ensure people making speeches or readings have prepared |
| £ | Have Hen and Stag nights |
| £ | Ensure reception venue has final numbers |
| £ | Complete your wedding outfit – jewellery, stockings, gloves, evening bag, something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue |
| £ | Wear in your Wedding shoes |
| £ | Arrange for name changes |
| 1 Week to go… | |
| £ | Relax as much as possible, all of the hard work is done! |
| 1 Day to go | |
| £ | Pack going away clothes and have suitcase taken to reception |
| £ | Lay out your Wedding dress, accessories and jewellery |
| £ | Drop off anything necessary at the reception venue, including the wedding book and a pen, your change of clothes, name card for place settings, table decorations |
| £ | Pack tickets, passport and currency |
| £ | Arrange for a safe place for gifts brought to the reception to be stored |
| £ | Set your alarm if you have to get up early on the day. |
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Relax and have an early night
These are Vickie's things to do on the day and beyond
After the wedding:
After honeymoon:
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Simply Brides of Didcot
01235 815110
SimplyBrides@tiscali.co.uk
www.SimplyBrides.net
Registered number: 5921571