Congratulations!!! You're engaged and you've started planning your wedding!
Okay but now you're a little overwhelmed with the task because there's literally SO MUCH TO DO, and some of it you've probably never really thought of!
Well have no fear! I am here!
Actually just my list... I'm a list writer.
Scroll down to see my Wedding Planning Checklist and I've made it downloadable at the very bottom if you like ticking or crossing things off lists!
Announce your engagement if you haven't already! YAY!
Have an engagement party, cos why not?!
Discuss a budget
Prepare for said budget to go out the window
Write a list of absolutely everyone who is a NON NEGOTIABLE to be at your wedding
Set a date
Confirm your bridal party! - Cute little gifts and asking is always a plus! -
Choose a Ceremony location
Pick a Reception venue
Write a guest list based on your venue choices and cost
DECIDE ON A PHOTOGRAPHER if you haven't already picked me!
And a videographer
Choose the right celebrant
Do you need a caterer?
Start a vision board to get ideas of colours and themes
Wedding Planners or Stylists are always super helpful if it is in the budget
Choose a wedding floral designer
Start trying on dresses/pick a suit!
Decide on what your bridal party will be wearing
Taste test ALL the wedding cakes
Send out save the dates
Plan your honeymoon!
Start searching for accommodation for the night before and night of the wedding for you and the bridal party
Finalise your guest list
Have your hens & bucks party!!
Order wedding bands
Book your hair and makeup artist - AND DO A TRIAL! -
Choose bomboniere for guests
Decide on an MC
Make a wedding playlist for the reception - oh make a playlist for the day when you're getting ready -
And choose songs for the ceremony, what song will you walk down the aisle to?
Speaking of, choose a DJ or band if you want one!
Practice your first dance!
Finalise your wedding day schedule with all your vendors - if you need help with this click HERE -
Discuss wet weather options, but trust the weather gods
Organise transport for the wedding day
Send out your invitations
Write your vows
Choose the guests who you want to make speeches - don't open the speeches to everyone unless you want to hear from your drunk family and friends for an hour -
^^Don't forget to tell them
Confirm ALL your wedding suppliers
Pick up all the things! Dress, rings, suits, etc
Buy wedding day Jewellery if you don't already have it
Do you need a spray tan? Nails? Haircut? Waxing? All the beauty things! - This includes the boys! -
Pack a bag for the night before the wedding
Pack a separate bag for the night of the wedding (if you're staying in a different place)
Share the wedding day schedule with your bridal party
Make sure you have the right underwear - ...Make sure your bridal party have the right underwear (including bras) -
This includes the boys... except maybe the bra
Drop off anything required to the venues
Practice walking down the aisle
Oh and practice smiling for your photos!
~Ta Universe~
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