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12 months to go

Select wedding date and time of day 
Consider hiring a wedding consultant 
Choose type of wedding - church, civil, formal, informal 
Decide on numbers 
Set budget and share of expenses 
Draft guest list and consider inclusion of children 
Select and reserve ceremony venue 
Book priest or registrar 
Select and reserve reception venue 
Book outside caterers if relevant 
Choose bridal gown and groom's outfit 
Decide on colour scheme 
Collect relevant documents - passports, visas, birth certificates etc. 

6 - 9 months to go

Book photographer and video 
Choose or buy bridesmaids/page boys outfits 
Book musicians for ceremony 
Book band or disco for reception 
Select flowers and book florist 
Choose wedding list provider and select gifts 
Arrange any necessary accommodation 
Select and book wedding night suite 

4 - 6 months to go

Finalise guest lists 'A' and 'B' 
Order invitations and wedding stationery 
Plan honeymoon 
Shop for wedding gifts for each other and wedding party 
Buy bride's shoes, lingerie and accessories 
Buy bridesmaids' shoes and accessories 
Select and order wedding rings 
Choose and book wedding day transportation 

2 - 4 months to go

Select and order wedding cake 
Order party favours, balloons, decorations 
Ensure you have honeymoon wardrobe and luggage 
Write and send out invitations 
Trial wedding day make up and hair 
Obtain marriage licence (expires in three months) 
Select ushers 
Select and reserve wedding outfits for all men in the party 

6 - 8 weeks to go

Keep a record of RSVPs and early gifts 
Select your 'something old, new, borrowed, blue' 

2 - 6 weeks to go

Agree final food and beverages 
Finalise ceremony details with Officiant 
Arrange rehearsals 
Finalise floral arrangements 
Final fittings for bride and bridesmaids 
Decide order of receiving line and head table setting 
Contact guests that haven't replied 
Collect wedding rings 
Brief photographer 
Discuss seating plan with reception venue 
Produce list of music for disco/band 
Pick up honeymoon tickets 

1 week to go

Provide final guest numbers to reception/caterers 
Pack for honeymoon 

Rehearsal Day

Drop off wedding accessories at ceremony and reception locations 
Ensure necessary payments for services are in envelopes 
Pack overnight bag for wedding night 
Head for ceremony venue for rehearsal 

The Big Day

Try to eat breakfast! 
Pack remaining bits and bobs and put in cars 
Make sure Best Man has rings 
Put your engagement ring on your right hand 
Head for the ceremony and enjoy yourselves 

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