Wedding Planning – Where to start?

Nick Bramer | May 28th

Whether you have two months or two years to plan your big day, it’s always useful to have a checklist to ensure all of those important bits are not forgotten.

Stage One

Once you have booked your wedding you need to contact your local Registrar or the Church and book the time for your ceremony
Think about your wedding dress- start dress shopping in boutiques and bridal shops
Order and send your save the date cards ready for the big day!

Stage Two

Think about meeting florists and photographers and decide on one that will suit you and work well with you on your big day
Confirm your bridesmaids, ushers and best man and start dress and suit shopping for them all well in advance

Stage Three

Take a visit back to your venue– refresh your memory from your first visit, take measurements or photographs to match with your theme or layout
Research places for your honeymoon
Decide on a supplier for your wedding cake

Stage Four

Start compiling your guest list and gift register
Book your honeymoon and order your bridesmaids dresses

Stage Five

Order and send out your invitations
Consider your bridal accessories, bridesmaids accessories and the groomsman, best man and usher attire
Confirm and finalise your ceremony details and decide whether you would like readings and the music you will be having on the day

Stage Six

Organise your stag and hen parties!
Decide on your hairdresser and arrange hair trials along with make up trials with your chosen beautician
Choose and order your rings and buy gifts for the members of the wedding party

Stage Seven

Arrange the transport to and from your venue and to your honeymoon

Stage Eight

Confirm your final numbers and details with your suppliers
Pack for your honeymoon
Pick up your wedding dress, bridesmaids dresses and Groom’s, best man’s and ushers’ attire.
Finalise your seating plan

The Night Before the Big Day

Try to relax!
Spend the evening with your closest friends and family- we have a lovely Bridal Cottage where you can indulge in beauty treatments and enjoy being pampered.

The Wedding Day