Countdown to your perfect day (From Living Northeast)

Countdown to your perfect day

12:04pm Thursday 5th March 2009 in

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TO GET STARTED . . .

Decide what you both want from the day.

Draw up a budget.

Tell your parents and choose possible dates.

Get your guest list together.

Book the church, register office or other venue.

Book the reception venue.

Book the DJ or band (after you have heard them first).

Find and order your wedding dress.

Choose your chief bridesmaid.

Make a start on going to the gym, having facials etc.

AS SOON AS POSSIBLE . . .

Decide on food and drink for the reception.

Order the cake, if you’re having one.

Go for dress fittings Choose and order your wedding rings.

Book your honeymoon, if you have a destination in mind.

Put in your applications for passport, driving licence etc if you’re changing your name.

Organise your wedding stationery.

AT LEAST SIX WEEKS BEFORE . . .

Send out the invitations, with information on where to stay and directions.

Choose your lingerie, shoes and jewellery.

Check transport arrangements.

Have your hair cut and coloured and try some wedding styles.

Organise the flowers.

You will need two more wedding dress fittings, trying it on with your shoes and underwear.

If you are having wedding favours, organise them now.

TWO WEEKS BEFORE THE BIG DAY . . .

Collect your wedding dress and store it away from prying eyes.

Check final numbers with the reception venue and caterers.

Do your honeymoon packing.

Finalise beauty and hair preparations.