Celebrate in Northamptonshire Northants 2018 | Page 10

24 24 MONTHS BEFOREHAND
12 12 MONTHS BEFOREHAND
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Study our website and find out the things you need to do
Complete and submit our ceremony enquiry form
Book your wedding with our ceremony team (in conjunction with the venue).
Book your appointment online to each give your Notice of Marriage.
Book an
appointment
9-12 MONTHS BEFOREHAND
Book photographer and videographer, reception venue, caterers, music, decoration
of room and tables
Book your honeymoon
Decide on best man or woman, bridesmaids, page boys, ushers
Start making guest list
Plan and book what you will wear, for example the dress, the suit, what the
attendants will wear
Check on wedding ceremony insurance (recommended).
6-9 MONTHS BEFOREHAND
Begin thinking about your gift list
Choose reception menu and order cake
Arrange hen and stag night
Make your transport arrangements, including ceremony cars, to and from the venue.
4-6 MONTHS BEFOREHAND
Order your ceremony stationery
Choose your florist and place order
Book your big day hair appointment
Buy ring or rings.
Plan your
ceremony
3-4 MONTHS BEFOREHAND
Book an
appointment
Finalise the honeymoon arrangements
Apply to the passport office for change of name on passport
Book overnight hotel if necessary if not already done
Send out invitations/ceremony gift list
Research and send lists of local accommodation to guests who may need it
Buy attendants’ presents
Complete your online planning form to include any music, readings etc.
Pay any remaining ceremony fee balance - we will contact you a few weeks before
your ceremony to take your balance payment. To pay your balance now, contact
Northamptonshire Registration Service
If you have not already done so, urgently book your Notices of Marriage
appointment online to see the Registrar.
Chase up guests who have not replied
Order honeymoon currency
Notify bank and doctor, etc.
for change of name and address
Give final guest list to caterers.
1 MONTH BEFOREHAND
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Time the journey to
make sure there are no
unexpected delays
Give your dress and suit,
attendants’ dresses etc. a
final check for fit
Ensure all hired clothes are
collected in time
Pack for your honeymoon.
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Make a
ceremony
enquiry