| A wedding needs be well prepared and planned. A | | | | Think about dress for flower girls |
| timetable for the wedding preparation is therefore | | | | Arrange a photographer for the wedding day (this |
| essential. Here you will find a checklist for your | | | | may need to be done sooner) |
| wedding planning: | | | | Make a booking at the hairdressers |
| 10 to 12 months before: | | | | Arrange wedding date at the registry office and |
| Set wedding date (holidays observed, etc.) | | | | pastor |
| Discuss the process and decide if you want to have | | | | Discuss the process with Pastor or Priest. |
| a wedding theme | | | | 2 months before: |
| Start writing your proposed guest list | | | | Set up your sequence of events for your wedding |
| Set up a general outline of cost | | | | day. Organize a champagne reception for close family |
| 8 to 10 months before: | | | | members. |
| Identify witnesses for wedding ceremony | | | | Order the wedding cake. |
| Select the wedding party (Who will be best man, | | | | 1 month before: |
| etc) Find out what legal documents are required | | | | Order the menu, drinks and discuss the table |
| 6 to 7 months before: | | | | decoration |
| Possibly join a dance class for the wedding waltz | | | | Organize transportation for your guests, if necessary |
| training (not to be underestimated) | | | | Order flowers for the wedding reception and flower |
| Search for hotels, where your guests can stay | | | | arrangements for the car and the church |
| overnight Decide and purchase wedding rings | | | | 2 weeks before: |
| Book Photographer | | | | Check the guest list for responses (who want to |
| Look for locations, indoor and outdoor Organize music | | | | attend, who can't). |
| - live band or disc jockey (Sound system) Decide the | | | | Buy small gifts for the flower girls |
| wedding wardrobe | | | | 1 week before: |
| Plan the list of events (When will the stag party be, | | | | Discuss the details with the master of the ceremony |
| for example) | | | | Run a trial Make-up appointment to be aware how |
| 5 months before: | | | | long it takes get ready |
| Complete your marriage registration | | | | Pick up the wedding rings |
| Select your wedding car | | | | Have a haircut or hair style |
| Inform family members about the type of dress | | | | 1 day before: |
| they will need for the wedding. | | | | Make sure the best man has the wedding rings |
| If friends would like to help you with your wedding | | | | Pack the suitcases for your honeymoon |
| preparation take the offers. This could mean using a | | | | The bride should pack her handbag for the wedding |
| friends design skill for the layout of invitation cards. | | | | Permits completed at the registry office? |
| Find out about flower costs and arrangements. | | | | The hotel rooms are booked? |
| Plan your Honeymoon destination. | | | | The travel documents are complete for the |
| Check your passports if you need them. | | | | honeymoon? |
| 4 months before: | | | | This list covers the main preparation task for a |
| Send invitations. | | | | wedding. This list serves as a guideline for the main |
| Apply for work leave for wedding | | | | tasks you need to complete. You may have other |
| Book your Honeymoon | | | | ideas or items you want to add. |
| Permits to recall witnesses | | | | It is important to manage the tasks within the |
| Create a list what you would like for wedding gifts | | | | suggested time frame, to have a stress free planning |
| 3 months before: | | | | time. Hopefully this list will help you to manage the |
| Book a hotel room for wedding night | | | | tasks stress free before the most exiting day of |
| Provide hotel suggestions for your guests | | | | your live. |
| Search for wedding rings | | | | |