Congratulations, you’re getting married! Take a deep breath and relax because the big question you’re already asking yourself is…
Where do I start?
Wedding Checklist
Twelve to Six Months Ahead
Confirm arrangements with your registrar and discuss the service, give notice of the marriage to the Superintendant Registrar
Choose your own and your bridesmaids’ outfits
Groom to organise suits for himself and the best man
Book wedding cars, photographer and videographer
Choose Florist and discuss ideas
Book band, DJ and /or musicians to play at your ceremony/reception
Organise Wedding Insurance
Plan and book your honeymoon – remember to book the time off from work
Six to Four Months Ahead:
Organise dress fittings
Choose your gift list company
Make a first draft of the invitation list
Order your stationery
Order your Wedding cake
Choose and purchase your Wedding rings
Pay the next installment to Stanley House Hotel & Spa
Reserve accommodation for guests who may require it
Choose or start making your wedding day favours
Four to Two Months Ahead:
If you are marrying in a register office, confirm your booking now
Send out invitations, including gift list information
Discuss hairstyle and make-up options with your hairdresser / make-up artist
Write your personalised wedding vows, if necessary
Confirm your finer details with Stanley House Hotel & Spa
Book a table at the ‘Food for Thought’ menu tasting event at Stanley House Hotel & Spa
Contact local or national newspapers about publishing your wedding announcement
Have order of service sheets printed
Finalise honeymoon plans, check passports are up to date and book travel insurance
Organise vaccinations and visas
Buy your going away outfit, if you are having one
Buy a guest book
Two to One Month Ahead:
Chase all unanswered invitations and draw up a final guest list
Work out a seating plan
Write place cards or send to calligrapher/ printer
Type up a list of any must-take shots you want and send to the photographer
Buy the marriage licence from the registrar
If you’re changing your surname or address, notify your bank, doctor and so on
Pay your final balance at Stanley House Hotel & Spa
Book travellers’ cheques/foreign currency
Have a final dress fitting with shoes, jewellery and lingerie
Book your final hair appointment
Check your Wedding outfit will be ready
Finalise transport
Father of the bride, groom and best man to write their speeches
Find out where your guests are staying if you plan to deliver welcome notes or gifts to their rooms
Choose gifts for your wedding party
Organise stag and hen parties (for at least a week before your big day!)
Two Weeks Ahead:
Wear-in your wedding shoes at home
Have a final hair and make up practice
Remind your groom to have a final trim at the hairdressers
Re-confirm final number with Stanley House Hotel & Spa
Make sure the best man has arranged for the hired outfits to be returned on time
Double-check your outfit is complete
Arrange for the cake to be delivered to the reception venue
Confirm photographer, flowers, cars, bands and DJ
Make final honeymoon checks
Pack for your honeymoon
The Day Before:
Have honeymoon luggage sent to your first night hotel, if required
Have a manicure, pedicure and any other pampering treatments
Relax and have an early night
On The Day / Day After:
Check the best man has the rings
Check the best man has picked up the button holes and corsages for the groom’s side of the wedding party
Take home your dress and your groom’s suit after you’ve changed into your going-away outfit
Pack and take home wedding presents
Return hired items to relevant shops
Send out wedding cake to those unable to attend
And remember, relax and enjoy yourself.