The key to a successful wedding is based purely on planning, the first step is to put your necessary arrangements into order. It is important to appoint the church or venue where your ceremony will be held and the Reception Venue immediately to secure the date you have chosen.
This wedding check list will help you guide you through the planning ahead.
You can tick off each step as you complete them.
As soon as possible
Appoint the church or venue
Book the reception center
Choose your wedding party
Up to 12 months before the wedding
Select your bridal gown
Select your bridesmaid's dresses
Organise suit hire
Book photographer
Book videographer
Book wedding cars
Order your wedding cake
Book florist
Book make-up artist
Book hairdresser
Select honeymoon location
Order Invitations
6 months before the wedding
Compile your guest list
Select your wedding rings
Register bridal registry
3 months before the wedding
Mail invitations
Discuss menu with your partner
Compile notice of intended marriage
Appoint usher and M.C
Select gifts for attendants
Arrange pre-wedding parties
1 month before the wedding
Confirm menu with reception venue
Have final gown fitting
Arrange suit pick up
Hair dresser/make-up/manicure trial
Confirm details with the florist
2 weeks before the wedding
Compile seating arrangements
Confirm number of guests
Organize press announcements
Confirm all services
Arrange final fittings
Finalize honeymoon arrangements
Wedding rehearsal
SPEECH LIST
There are mainly two types of formats regarding the speeches.
"If the bride would like to speak it is usually done after the grooms speech."
The traditional speech list:
Toast to the Bride and Groom ( usually the MC or close friend or family member )
Groom responds... and then proposes a toast to the bridesmaids
Bestman responds on behalf of the bridal party
Toast to the Brides parents ( usually a close friend or family member )
Brides father responds
Toast to the Grooms parents ( usually a close friend or family member )
Grooms father responds
Open the floor for any other speakers
Telegrams
The modern speech list:
Toast to the Bride and Groom, usually the brides father of close friend or family member.
Groom responds (he must thank the parents and bridesmaids