Wedding Plan
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Wedding Plan
When it comes to organising your special day, there are so many things to do that the whole event can sometimes look rather daunting. So why not use our handy wedding planner to ensure that your plans stay on track and that nothing gets forgotten?
We have a 12-month countdown and, for those of you who can’t wait that long, a 6-month countdown!
Sheer and Pure 12-month countdown
12 months to go!
· Set a date for your big day.
· Decide on the type of ceremony you would like.
o If you wish to get married in church, visit your minister to make arrangements.
o If you’d prefer a civil ceremony, you will need to book a registry office or choose a licensed venue.
· Set a budget for your wedding and make a provisional guest list.
· Choose a reception venue and think about the type of catering you’d like. Book outside caterers if necessary.
· Book any musicians/DJ and any other reception entertainment.
· Decide on a photographer and videographer.
· Provisionally book a bridal suite for your first night as husband and wife.
· Order your cake. Details can be decided upon later.
· Select transport for the bridal party and book.
· Start shopping for your wedding gown. Collect any pictures from magazines to help you with this important purchase. Try on as many styles as possible.
· Book your honeymoon.
· Confirm all bookings in writing for peace of mind.
· Decide who you will ask to be best man, ushers and bridesmaids.
6 months to go!
· Arrange a fitting for your wedding gown.
· Choose your wedding shoes and accessories.
· Now is the time to think about the perfect wedding lingerie to complement your gown. Sheer and Pure has something to make every bride feel fabulous.
· Decide what the groom, best man, ushers and bridesmaids will wear and arrange fittings.
· Order wedding invitations and stationery.
· Take out wedding insurance if you decide to do so.
· Discuss your flower ideas with a florist.
· Decide on wedding favours.
· Arrange your marriage licence.
4 months to go!
· Put together a gift list.
· Finalise your wedding cake design.
· Buy your wedding rings.
· Book a hairdresser and beautician for the wedding day. Don’t forget to arrange a trial run beforehand!
· If you intend to honeymoon abroad, check that your passport is valid and whether you will need any visas or vaccinations.
3 months to go!
· Send out the wedding invitations.
· Choose hymns and/or music and readings for the ceremony.
· Organise Order of Service sheets, place cards and thank you cards.
· Buy gifts for the best man, ushers and bridesmaids.
· Plan hen and stag parties.
2 months to go!
· Send out information packs to guests who have accepted your invitation. This may contain directions to the church/venue, information on local hotels and your wedding list.
· Reconfirm any arrangements (venue, caterer, florist, photographer, transport, etc.).
1 month to go!
· Have a final fitting of your wedding gown. Don’t forget to take along your wedding lingerie.
· Draw up a seating plan.
· Arrange a wedding rehearsal.
· Contact any guests who have not yet responded to your invitation and finalise numbers for venue.
· Have the hen and stag parties.
· Create a wedding day timetable.
· Choose speakers for your wedding and write any speeches.
1 week to go!
· Have a wedding rehearsal.
· Wear-in your wedding shoes.
· Obtain your foreign currency and pack for your honeymoon.
· Put together a list of phone numbers of all suppliers involved in your wedding day and give to an attendant in case of a wedding emergency.
· Give the rings to the best man.
· Deliver seating arrangements, favours, stationery and any extra decorations to the reception venue.
· Arrange collection of hired formalwear.
The big day has arrived!
· Relax and have a wonderful time.
Sheer and Pure 6-month countdown
6 months to go!
· Set a date for your big day.
· Decide on the type of ceremony you would like.
o If you wish to get married in church, visit your minister to make arrangements.
o If you’d prefer a civil ceremony, you will need to book a registry office or choose a licensed venue.
· Set a budget for your wedding and make a provisional guest list.
· Choose a reception venue and think about the type of catering you’d like. Book outside caterers if necessary.
· Book any musicians/DJ and any other reception entertainment.
· Decide on a photographer and videographer.
· Provisionally book a bridal suite for your first night as husband and wife.
· Order your cake. Details can be decided upon later.
· Select transport for the bridal party and book.
· Start shopping for your wedding gown. Try on as many styles as possible.
· Book your honeymoon.
· Confirm all bookings in writing for peace of mind.
· Decide who you will ask to be best man, ushers and bridesmaids.
5 months to go!
· Arrange an initial fitting for your wedding gown.
· Choose your wedding shoes and accessories.
· Now is the time to think about the perfect wedding lingerie to complement your gown. Sheer and Pure has something to make every bride feel fabulous.
· Decide what the groom, best man, ushers and bridesmaids will wear and arrange fittings.
· Order wedding invitations and stationery.
· Take out wedding insurance if you decide to do so.
· Discuss your flower ideas with a florist.
· Decide on wedding favours.
· Arrange your marriage licence.
4 months to go!
· Put together a gift list.
· Finalise your wedding cake design.
· Buy your wedding rings.
· Book a hairdresser and beautician for the wedding day. Don’t forget to arrange a trial run beforehand!
· If you intend to honeymoon abroad, check that your passport is valid and whether you will need any visas or vaccinations.
3 months to go!
· Send out the wedding invitations.
· Choose hymns and/or music and readings for the ceremony.
· Organise Order of Service sheets, place cards and thank you cards.
· Buy gifts for the best man, ushers and bridesmaids.
· Plan hen and stag parties.
2 months to go!
· Send out information packs to guests who have accepted your invitation. This may contain directions to the church/venue, information on local hotels and your wedding list.
· Reconfirm any arrangements (venue, caterer, florist, photographer, transport, etc.).
1 month to go!
· Have a final fitting of your wedding gown. Don’t forget to take along your wedding lingerie.
· Draw up a seating plan.
· Arrange a wedding rehearsal.
· Contact any guests who have not yet responded to your invitation and finalise numbers for venue.
· Have the hen and stag parties.
· Create a wedding day timetable.
· Choose speakers for your wedding and write any speeches.
1 week to go!
· Have a wedding rehearsal.
· Wear-in your wedding shoes.
· Obtain your foreign currency and pack for your honeymoon.
· Put together a list of phone numbers of all suppliers involved in your wedding day and give to an attendant in case of a wedding emergency.
· Give the rings to the best man.
· Deliver seating arrangements, favours, stationery and any extra decorations to the reception venue.
· Arrange collection of hired formalwear.
The big day has arrived!
· Relax and have a wonderful time.