The wedding 12-month to-do calendar – 2nd part

 

8 months to go..

  • if you are marrying in a church, discuss readings with the minister and music with the organist/ceremony musicians
  • for a civil ceremony, enquire about what readings and music are permitted
  • order invitations and envelopes, as well as place cards and menus

7 months to go..

  • book transport to your wedding venue and on to the reception for you, your parents and your attendants
  • don’t forget to organise transport to take you to your first-night hotel or the airport
  • order your wedding cake
  • choose and order favours if you’re having them

6 months to go..

  • remind your fiancé to get his and the ushers’ outfits
  • choose gifts for your attendants, best man, mums and helpers
  • pick your wedding bands
  • confirm your order of service with your minister or registrar, then have guests’ booklets printed. If you have a choir, they will need copies too.

5 months to go..

  • book a consultation with your hairstylist to discuss looks for your wedding ( allow more time if you want to grow it)

next Friday the 3rd part