Wedding Countdown
A quick guide to what needs doing when in the run-up to your big
day – and don’t worry, we’ll be here to help at every stage.
A year to go
Set the date
Book your ceremony and reception venue
Contact your registrar or vicar
Start writing your guest list
9-12 months before
Take out wedding insurance
Choose your wedding dress
Hire your entertainment, photographer and transport
Book your menu tasting
Arrange your hen and stag parties
Plan your honeymoon
Finalise your guest list
6-9 months before
Confirm your wedding night accommodation
Set up a gift list
Send out invitations
Choose your flowers
Choose the bridesmaids’ dresses
Arrange the grooms and ushers attire
Book your wedding day hair and make up trial
3-6 months before
Start using your complimentary health club membership
Order your wedding cake
Choose your rings
Create your order of service
1-3 months to go
Have your final dress fitting
Hold your hen and stag parties
Have a hair and make-up trial
Buy gifts for the wedding party
Write the speeches
1 month to go
Decide on seating plan
Confirm your final numbers
Relax and enjoy