A POPULAR CHECK LIST FOR ALL COUPLES

 

From 18 to 6 Months before the Wedding

  • Set the Wedding Date.
  • Check with the Minister, Priest or Celebrant about required documents for marriage.
  • Visit with your Minister, Priest or Celebrant to complete and lodge a Notice of Intended Marriage form (remember to take your documents with you). The Notice of Intended Marriage must be lodged with your "celebrant" no more than 18 months and no less than 1 month and 1 day prior to your intended date of marriage.
  • Book the Minister, Priest or Civil Marriage Celebrant - Booking Form or download a Notice of Intended Marriage.
  • Consider your attendants (Chief Bridesmaid, Best Man, Bridesmaids, Groomsmen)
  • Decide the style of wedding you want - formal, semi-formal, casual, theme, fancy dress.
  • Book the Venue, Reception and catering.
  • Decide on the Wedding Gown, Suits and Bridesmaids Outfits.
  • Discuss your honeymoon and start reservations.
  • Consider your guest list.
  • Consider your photographer and/or video operator, cars.
  • Consider the floral arrangements for the Bride, Bridesmaids, Groom, Groomsmen and families.

6 to 3 Months before the Wedding

  • Finalise the invitation list.
  • Select the stationery and have it printed.
  • Decide the style of wedding rings you want and order them.
  • Consider a Gift List or Bridal Registry.
  • Consider the words for your ceremony. (Go to Ceremony Page)
  • Confirm honeymoon reservations, send deposits and check if travel documents are required (eg Passports, visa, etc).
  • Finalise your menu with your caterer.
  • Discuss gifts for your Bridal Party and purchase them.
  • Decide on the style of your cake.

3 Months to 1 Month before the Wedding

  • Send the invitations.
  • Arrange for fittings of gowns and suits and set dates for final fittings.
  • Select a hairdresser and makeup artist. Book for hair and makeup trials.
  • Compile a confirmed guest list.
  • Confirm your choice of ceremony with your "celebrant" and arrange for a final visit or rehearsal.
  • Confirm floral arrangements with your florist.
  • Confirm bookings for your photographer, video operator, musicians, cars.
  • Give preliminary numbers to your caterer.
  • Look at seating plans.

1 Month to 1 Week before the Wedding

  • Pick up the Bridal Gown and Bridesmaids Gowns.
  • Confirm the hairdresser.
  • Arrange for a suitable time for the makeup artist.
  • Pick up the wedding ring/s.
  • Finalise numbers with your caterer.
  • Write your seating plans and place cards.

From 1 Week until the Wedding Day

  • Pick up the suits.
  • Double check honeymoon arrangements.
  • Arrive early to the hairdressers.
  • Have the final meeting or rehearsal with your "celebrant".
  • Have the payment envelopes ready for the Best Man.
  • Pick up the cake.
  • Confirm final times with makeup artist, photographer, car hire and video operator.
  • R E L A X and let others help you both.
  • Arrive to the ceremony on time.

Last updated December 2004