WEDDING ARRANGEMENTS usually happen in fits and spurts; the initial excitement wears off then you suddenly have another surge of enthusiasm. Everyone works at their own pace and we don’t want you to panic when you take a look at this helpful list of tasks. This is merely intended as a guide as to when, in an ideal world, most couples would start thinking about the various aspects of planning their wedding. If you follow our advice you won’t miss out on the very best suppliers or get supremely stressed out!

AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

• Decide your style of wedding and budget
• Decide if you want a wedding co-ordinator
• Find venues for your ceremony and reception
• Discuss the wedding dates with the registrar or celebrant
• Ararnge the wedding date
• Choose the best man and bridesmaids
• Get wedding insurance
• Send Save the date reminders (particularly to those overseas)
• Select photographer

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12 – 9 MONTHS TO GO

• Select videographer
• Order wedding cars/means of transport
• Select entertainment for reception
• Select a piper and daytime musicians, eg string quartets
• Select attendants' dresses
• Book a master of ceremonies
• Select caterer
• Select wedding gown

9– 6 MONTHS TO GO

• Select men’s formal wear for the groom and ushers, if applicable
• Order wedding cake
Formulate a guest list for ceremony and reception
• Select wedding rings if being commissioned/engraved