Planning your wedding can be one of the most enjoyable things to do or one of the most stressful.
However a lot of time and good organizational Skills can help, or you can simply employ these skills by hiring a party planner such as ourselves.
This guide has be planned out as a basic idea of whats needed to be done and not to be taken to litteraly in thats the way you have to do it .
Our guide has been based on a couple planning there big occasion with twelve months to prepare, we hope this can be of help to you.
Twelve Months
Twelve Months To go
Decide upon a wedding date have a couple in mind just in case the church of your choice is booked that day . If you do decide to go for a church wedding you will need to talk to your minister on the arrangements, about the ceremony and photography and you may want to through confetti, note that some churchs dont allow the throwing of confetti as they may have another wedding after yours.
Your Date has been arranged, choosing the right venue will most certainly take time when both the ceremony and venue arrangements have been choosen, the task of organizing the rest of the wedding will fall into place.
Now that you have your venue, now you will have to decide on style, type odf ceremony your having. you can start doing your wedding list, this can be a tricky and unforgiving task to do, with you having to bare in mind of cost and then there's family pressures they will want to have their say on whose coming. If cost is a factor bare this in mind (Each guest costs Money). They can always come to the evening party.
Wedding cake this takes on its own persona so choosing the right cake takes a little time, your older guest will love to talk about the cake maybe even take a photograph with it. when your deciding on your cake ask it's possible for a taste sample so you get an idea of how nice the cake is.
Now how would you like to arrive at the ceremony a flash car or horse and carriage one thing to remember the photographer will want to take photos in the vehicle of choice so how would you like to remember arriving on your big day is one to ponder some time over.,
The day has been planned catering is being provided for the evening, a band or just a DJ entertainment is essential to put the guests in a fun and frolic mood.
Once your Guest List is settled & invitations have been sent out, you can start thinking about the seating arrangement .
Decide how you would like to look back on the day, you will experience many wonderfull moments to cherish so either photographer or videographer will be needed or both after all this is your biggest day of your life's.
Your nex task is the caterer to be booked, your wedding list should help with this for for your reception and the buffet at the evening party also keep in mind on people who are vegan or have allergies this process should be taken plenty of time on to arrange as this will be one of your major expense's.
The next step is flowers and decor have a look around there are many sites we have even provide with a list of images for you to look at, We hope this will provide help choosing your flowersm but don't be affraid to ask the florist for there ideas and expertise a nice aroma and beautiful floral arrangement can go along way to creatinf a relaxing atmosphere, also you will need to look around for the night decor to finish the look (we can provide help in this area). Now another major focal point of any wedding is the
Six Months
Twelve Month To Go Tips
Arrange your Date
Find a reception and evening venue and book them
Start organizing your wedding list for the day time and/or evening List
Book the caterers
decide on how you like to turn up on your big day car or Horse and carriage
How would like to remember your day a photographer/videographer or both.
The next step is flowers and decorations.
Now you need a wedding cake
entertainment is important for setting the mood of your guests.
Six Month To Go Tips
Time to Purchase your wedding dress and accesories
Also the bridesmaids dresses and accesories
A trip to a beautician and chat abour hairstyles to complimet the dresses
Men of the bridal party need to be kitted out and make the neccessary rental arrangements.
Six Months to Go
Now that you recieved all your confirmation letters from all your service providers and you have a girly look around for a wedding dress, now is the time to take that one step further and purchasing the dress you have set your mind on . this will give you ample time for any alterations that may or may not be needed. So take the girls for a day out to try your dress on have a photo taken of you in it also try out a variety of accesories you may need and not forgetting the bridesmaids have them fitted out as well.
Okay it's time to pamper yourself again with the girls this time with a trip to a beautician to talk about hairstyles and makeup you and your bridesmaids would like on your big day maybe give the hairdresser a photograph of your wedding dress and she might be able to create something unique and special to you that will complete and finish the look.
Once you have choosen your make up and hairstyle, book them for your big day don't forget to include the bridesmaids and mother of the bride.
Now it's time for the boys to be kitted out so just like the girls arrange for an afternoon or morning get the men of the bridal party together and find and try some suits on.Once the outfit has been choosen make the the neccessary bookings for the rental of the morning suits.
The Final 3 Months
Three Months To Go
The wedding ring is the next big thing on your list at this time as this is of great significance to the whole day and symbolizes your commitment together both of you should shop together and make a morning or afternoon of it the rings should compliment each other.
If you have guests staying over and there's no room for them to stay in the family.
One Month To Go
It's Time to collect your wedding dress now a final check to make sure your bridesmaids are all sorted take them home and put away safely
Three Months To Go Tips
Shop for the Wedding rings
contact anyone hasnt responded to your invitations and if they need help with a hotel contact local hotels for them so they wont be disappointed in not coming
finalize everything with your caterer in case of an increase of decrease in guests.
Check all your bookings and payments have been made.
Pay the registrar if your haing a civil wedding.
One Month To Go Tips
Collect your wedding dress now a final check to makesure your bridesmaids are sorted take them home and keep them safe.
Go over all expenditures and make sure everything goes smoothly
also have a final consultation with your caterer to make sure everything is ready.
A dress rehersal will need to be planned if your having a church wedding.
Go over all expenditures and make sure everything goes smoothly and nothing has been forgotten. Also have consultations with your caterer just to make sure everything is ready for your big day and if there are any late changes to either menu or how many guests are coming.
A dress rehersal will also have to be organized if your having a church wedding this usually takes place a week before but its always good to give your bridal party time to arrange babysitters or time of work if needed.
Advise them on available hotels and they should look into booking them now so there is no disappointment in being unable to come to your special day this is a good idea to do for your family and friends who dont know the area all that well
Contact anyone who hasn't yet responded to your invitations so ther's no misunderstanding and there's no disappointment
Finalize everything with your caterer and reception in case you need to add to the list or decrease it as there may be a couple of guests being unable to turn up.
It's time to go through all the necessary bookings and arrangements to make sure there is nothing forgotten and payments are up to date you may also need to pay for the marriage registrar if you are having a civil service
Final Week
One week To Go
Your now in the final straight seven days left to the big day the nerves may start to set in now. If you have booked a church wedding you will have to have the dress rehersal that was booked at least a month ago so gather the bridal party together and attend.
Now is a good time for the gents in the bridal party to arrange to see a hairdresser to have their hair smartend up.
One Week To Go Tips
If you have booked a church wedding now will be the time for your dress rehersal.
Now the boys should treat themselves to a haircut or a tidy up at least.
Check the floors are ready and delivery is arranged.
Make sure all bills are paid and the services know what there doing.
Final Twenty Four Hours To Go Tips
Nerves may be setting in now so arrange to have all the around in your bridal party and the same for the boys .
If you can find a tradditional barber treat the lads to a close shave and hot flannel for a smooth look to go with your suit.
As for the girls a book a spa and get a massage and a bit of pampering.
So relax have an early night as tommorow is a very long day.
Also take the boys form the bridal party including the father of the bride to get a relaxing shave and hot flannel for that close shave there are still some around you may need to use the internet to find one, also if needed anyone who needs a quick trim would be a good time to do so.
The lads are being pampered the girls should do the same massage and pampering is a good way to get your nerves settled.
How you relax now before your big day is entirely up to yourself but an early night is essential as tomorrow is an exceptionally long and busy day.
And a final word congratulations for the future from everyone at 1st For
Also check the flowers see how they are coming along and make the final preparations for delivery in case of any changes.
Check the bills make sure all the services are ready and fully paid .
