Month by Month planner

by Niki 8. January 2010 11:27


Congratulations on your engagement! Whether your engagement period will be 3 months or 3 years then our wedding planner to do list will help you plan your wedding and make sure you don’t miss anything.

The wedding checklist in our planning tools is customisable so you can add in items that are unique to you, and tick them off as you go. Below are some tips to get you started...

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As Soon As Possible

by Niki 7. January 2010 11:55

However long your engagement, there will be certain things that always book up quickly, so these will be the things you need to get organised first...
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6-9 Months to go

by Niki 6. January 2010 11:53

All engagements are different lengths so this is just a guide. If you have a longer engagement you may want to get cracking on the rest of the list anyway. Here are the things we suggest you get your teeth into next:
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3-6 months to go

by Niki 5. January 2010 14:48

Once you have set the date and booked the largest aspects of the wedding you can start looking at more of the details – the creative part. If you are hand-making aspects of your wedding then you will need to allow more time for these, such as the wedding favours and decor.

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2 months to go

by Niki 4. January 2010 14:53

Ok, we are getting there. We now need to confirm any arrangements that were made a long time ago, or add extra details to any that were very vague before...and tell the guests all about it!

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1 month to go!

by Niki 3. January 2010 14:55

It is getting exciting now with just one month to go. RSVP’s will be coming in so you can start sorting table plans and numbers. Start finalising details and getting the plans in order.

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2 weeks to go

by Niki 2. January 2010 14:59

You should have final numbers shortly so you can clarify details with the venue and caterer. Start communicating your plans to the wedding party so they know what you would like them to look after on the day – remember you will not be running round with a clip-board on the day so your wedding party take that from you...

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1 week to go

by Niki 1. January 2010 15:00

The final straight... make sure you spend time together this week to talk about what you are about to do and remind each other why you are doing it. It can be all too easy to get caught up in plans...

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On the day

by Niki 31. December 2009 15:04

Congratulations! Smile, enjoy the day. Whatever the weather you are about to have the most amazing day surrounded by people you love.

o    Give the wedding bands to the best man.
o    Present the attendants and parents with their gifts.
o    Relax and enjoy your special day!
o    Take the time to look around and tell yourself what is happening – it will go fast!

After the wedding

by Niki 30. December 2009 15:06

Remember to say thank you to the people who made you day and who gave you gifts.

o    Don’t look at any photos of the day for a couple of weeks to cement the memories
o    Send out your thank-you notes.
o    Arrange for cleaning and preservation of your gown.
o    Ask guests to upload their wedding photographs to your wedding website