Book Your Wedding Issue 15 | Page 7

12 Month Wedding Planning Guide

3 Months to go

Book an appointment with your hairdresser to try out some styles

Arrange your wedding make up trial

Inform reception venue and caterers of final guest numbers

Send out invitations

Work out your seating plan

Finalise your honeymoon plans

1 Month to go

Check that your Groom is organised! Clothes, rings, outfts etc

Have your final hair and make up practice

Have a 'practice run' at home with your dress, tiara, jewellery etc

Hold your rehearsal

Plan and hold hen and stag nights

1 Week to go

Wear in your shoes at home

Contact suppliers one last time to confirm

Arrange pet boarding whilst you are away

1 Day to go

Arrange for your luggage to be at the hotel or reception on the day

Pick up the cake, buttonholes and flowers as late in the day as possible

You may have guests arriving to stay the night before so be prepared for them to start arriving

In the evening, have a lovely bath with some relaxing salts

Have an early night and RELAX

The Big Day

Stay relaxed & have a good breakfast to set you up for the day

Deligate any last minutes errands

Don't panic if small things go wrong, let others do the worrying!

Take your time to get ready

and above all have a magical day!