Wedding Planning Timetable

Before six months
Although not always possible, choosing the reception, wedding gown and photographer and videographer earlier ensures optimum planning and results that will suits your expectations and budget.  For busier parts of the year, many photographers are fully booked by six months before the day, and well known reception centres without multiple rooms may need eighteen months notice for a March Saturday

If you have been contemplating joining a gym or starting some yoga classes then now is the time. An exercise regime will have you looking and feeling great, especially when combined with a good diet and some time out from your usual routine. Consider having a massage or pampering yourself in some other way. A little relaxation can be extremely beneficial especially during this busy time.

Before four months
Finalise your  bridal party choices, cars, cake and flowers and bridesmaids dresses. consider apparel choices fro family especially Mothers of the Bride and Groom. Choose or design your wedding invitations; listen to clips from different musicians, and choose a band or DJ. Organise your hair and makeup; it is very much worth having a good trial and being confident that your look coordinates well with your dress and accessories.

Before two months
Finalise your guest list and send out invitations at least 6-8 weeks before the day.  Confirm your celebrant, and attend to service content and details. Now is the time to finalise honeymoon arrangements, and fill out your Notice to Marry- which must be done before one month before. Arrange accomodation for interstate or overseas guests and consider your wedding cake purchase.

At one month
Pick up your rings and arrange engraving if required. Decide on the order of the speeches and finalise reception details and timing. Attend planning meetings with celebrant or priest, photographer, videographer and reception.

Two weeks before
Reconfirm your suppliers, start writing thank you notes as you receive presents

One week before
Pack your bags, have some beauty treatments and a day spa if possible, pick up tickets and arrange insurance.  Check on the speeches and bridal party travel arrangements, planning and and timing. 

Two days before
Lay out our dress, veil, shoes and accessories.  Reconfirm your tickets 72 hours before and have some early nights and pamper yourself