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First things first, congratulations on your engagement at this special time. Right now you\u2019re floating on cloud nine but also starting to realise that you have an engagement party and wedding to plan in a short space of time.<\/p>\n

An engagement party will normally take place anywhere up to 3 months post proposal so it\u2019s understandable that a lot of your focus is on this. However be ready for an onslaught of questions about when and where your wedding is going to be. So it\u2019s best to get onto the wedding planning as soon as possible.<\/p>\n

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\nSource: Hawkesbury TV<\/p>\n

Here is a wedding planning checklist to help you every step of the way:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1. 10-12 Months to go wedding planning checklist<\/b><\/h3>\n

\u2022 Pick a few dates that work, this way you can be more flexible with venue availability.
\n\u2022 Consider hiring a wedding planner<\/a> to help manage every small detail.
\n\u2022 Work out a budget and if your parents are putting in money, see how much they are happy to put it and for what bit.
\n\u2022 Start visiting reception venues and looking at packages \u2013 book once you’ve picked one.
\n\u2022 Book the church\/park\/venue where you’d like the wedding ceremony to take place.
\n\u2022 Set up a Pinterest board and pin your favourite dress, bridesmaid and hair looks.
\n\u2022 Decide how big your wedding party will be and who you’d like them to be.
\n\u2022 Put together a rough guest list as this may influence which reception venue you choose.<\/p>\n

2. 8-10 Months to go wedding planning checklist<\/b><\/h3>\n

\u2022 Pick a colour and\/or theme as this will influence other decisions.
\n\u2022 Start wedding dress shopping \u2013 many places will need appointments booked in advance.
\n\u2022 Wedding photographer<\/a> and videographer \u2013 view portfolios and book
\n\u2022 Book a florist for ceremony, bouquets and reception.
\n\u2022 Entertainment \u2013 DJs, reception band, ceremony quartets.
\n\u2022 Wedding cake supplier \u2013 you will need to taste test and look at past cakes.
\n\u2022 Start to plan honeymoon – where you want to go and if you want to go straight after the wedding or wait a bit.<\/p>\n

3. 6-8 months to go wedding planning checklist<\/b><\/h3>\n

\u2022 Buy the wedding dress and veil.
\n\u2022 Send out save the dates to guests.
\n\u2022 Finalise entertainment and select your ceremony music.
\n\u2022 Buy, order or rent bridesmaid dresses<\/a>.
\n\u2022 Book your honeymoon.
\n\u2022 Think about the gift registry, wedding presents and wishing well.
\n\u2022 Book the wedding cars to take you to and from the ceremony.
\n\u2022 Finalise wedding cake flavours and decoration.
\n\u2022 Finalise decorations with wedding reception venue e.g. photo-booths, candy bars, entrance boards, table arrangements.<\/p>\n

4. 4-6 Months to go wedding planning checklist<\/b><\/h3>\n

\u2022 Finalise and order wedding invitations, RSVP cards and other stationary required such as thank you cards.
\n\u2022 Look for grooms and groomsmen suits. Consider buying versus hiring suits.
\n\u2022 Book hair and make up artists and also arrange your trial to co-inside with a trial fake tan.
\n\u2022 Have your trial photo shoot.
\n\u2022 Organise wedding accommodation for yourself, wedding party and others if required.
\n\u2022 Have a food tasting at the reception venue.
\n\u2022 Organise table place cards and the guest bonbonniere (aka wedding favours).
\n\u2022 Order wedding ring bands.<\/p>\n

5. 2-4 months to go wedding planning checklist<\/b><\/h3>\n

\u2022 Have your final dress fittings so any alterations can be made – make sure you have your wedding shoes for this.
\n\u2022 Finalise guest list and send out invitations.
\n\u2022 Confirm hairdresser and make up for bridesmaids, flower girls and mothers.
\n\u2022 Look into dancing lessons for you and the groom.
\n\u2022 Finalise reception menu along with guest dietary requirement alternative meals.
\n\u2022 Put together ceremony booklets, ushers and what the readings are and who will read them.
\n\u2022 Finalise the gift registry so guests can purchase in advance.
\n\u2022 Attend your hens party and kitchen tea – make sure you relax and have a good time.<\/p>\n

6. 1-2 months to go wedding planning checklist<\/b><\/h3>\n

\u2022 Start writing your vows and speeches, you will go through many drafts.
\n\u2022 Buy your wedding party and groom gifts as a token of thank you.
\n\u2022 Purchase guest book and any other small decorative pieces.<\/p>\n

7. 3-4 weeks wedding planning checklist<\/b><\/h3>\n

\u2022 Confirm your honeymoon.
\n\u2022 Organise a dress rehearsal for the wedding party to go through a run through of the ceremony.
\n\u2022 Finalise order of the day and communicate to entertainment, photographers and your wedding party.
\n\u2022 Contact guests who haven\u2019t RSVP\u2019d.
\n\u2022 Start setting out seating plan for reception.
\n\u2022 Buy bridesmaid accessories such as bags, jewellery and hair pieces.
\n\u2022 Collect wedding bands and check they fit at the jeweller.<\/p>\n

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\nSource: Huffington Post<\/a><\/p>\n

8. 1-2 weeks to go wedding planning checklist<\/b><\/h3>\n

\u2022 Send final floor plan and guest list to venue along with dietary requirements.
\n\u2022 Have all your beauty treatments e.g. facials and waxing.
\n\u2022 Pick up grooms suit.
\n\u2022 Confirm all vendors and suppliers.
\n\u2022 Have your final hair colour appointments.<\/p>\n

9. Final week wedding planning checklist<\/b><\/h3>\n

\u2022 Deliver all wedding favours, place cards, decorations to the venue.
\n\u2022 Get a spray tan.
\n\u2022 Don\u2019t forget the manicure and pedicure the day before.
\n\u2022 Have a list ready for the day for your Maid of Honour to check off.
\n\u2022 Organise final vendor payments.
\n\u2022 Check on the flower delivery.
\n\u2022 Make sure all outfits are steamed and ready to go.
\n\u2022 Don\u2019t forget to get an early night before the big day.<\/p>\n

We hope you have a great wedding day and if we’ve left anything off the checklist, let us know in the comments below.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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