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Wedding Planning :: Step by Step Planning Guide


Is there anything worse than stressing about how much time you have left to organise gifts for your bridesmaids, that headpiece to match your beaded gown and Uncle Pete's special menu? The last thing you want is to feel anxious and worried about what should have been organised weeks ago.

This 'essentials-only' guide will give you a basic idea of the time frame needed so you can be totally prepared for your wedding day.

12 months

Choose your:

  • Budget and allocate specific amounts.
  • Wedding date and time.
  • Wedding planner (if using one).
  • Guest list.
  • Locations for the ceremony and reception.
  • Marriage celebrant or minister.
  • Catering, flowers, transportation and entertainment.
  • Photographer and videographer.
  • Bridal attire including bridesmaids and groomsmen.
  • Honeymoon: location and length.
  • Bridesmaids, groomsmen and all other attendants and let them know.
  • Stationery.

Six months

Organise your:

  • Wedding cake.
  • Invitations and post them.
  • Gift registry and where it will be.
  • Wedding rings.
  • Passport, visas and any vaccinations for your honeymoon.
  • Personal documentation if changing your name.
  • Hire equipment.
  • Fitting for all bridal attire.
  • Notice Of Intention To Marry form within six months of wedding date.

Four weeks

Finalise your:

  • Wedding dress and any other bridal attire.
  • Gifts for each other, the grooms, bridesmaids and attendants.
  • Make-up and hairdresser appointments.
  • Wedding rehearsal arrangements.
  • MC (Master of Ceremonies) for your reception.
  • Speeches: speakers, length, content.
  • Buck's night and hen's night.
  • Seating plan.
  • Numbers for your caterer and let them know.
  • Bookings: confirm all arrangements.
  • Name change documentation.
  • Marriage certificate paperwork and ensure everything is in order.
  • Last meeting with your photographer and videographer.

One week

  • Hold your wedding rehearsal and fix any mistakes.
  • Have a final fitting for all bridal attire.
  • Organise clothes for your honeymoon and buy necessities.

Sit back and enjoy your wedding day!