You’re so close to being MARRIED! Use this guide to ensure you have covered everything you have to, before the ” Big Day.”
- With so many weddings taking place in the next month- here is a great list of “to-do’s” for you to keep you stress-free and organized.
- Pick up wedding rings; have them engraved if desired
- Have engagement ring cleaned or polished
- Confirm prices with suppliers; double check delivery or arrival timings
- Pay any outstanding amounts to suppliers
- Reconfirm all details with suppliers and staff involved on the day; this includes caterers, cakes,flowers, photographs, and hair and make-up stylists
- Reconfirm all transport arrangements (locations and timing)
- Confirm final numbers, dietary requirements and special requests with caterers
- Draw up the final seating plan
- Make up extra copies of the seating plan for the caterer, photographer and best man
- Divide place cards into envelopes for the caterer, photographer and best man
- Make a checklist of telephone numbers in case of emergencies on the day; local cab firms, the wedding party’s mobiles and suppliers- Also brief wedding party of what they need on the day
- Draw up a list of important family and friends for the photographer, with a copy for the best man
- Brief the best man on final payments due on the day, and supply cash or cheques, as required
- Organize reserved seating for the ceremony and brief the ushers
- Brief the best man and the chief bridesmaid on any final logistics and last minute details
- Collect the wedding dress and bridesmaid’s apparel
- Practise putting on the wedding dress with whoever will be helping on the big day
- Try on the full bridal outfit- including jewelleryand lingerie- and practice walking in shoes
- Order honeymooon currency/travellers cheques
- Pack and organize luggage for the honeymoon; receive or renew your passport
- Keep an eye on the weather forecast; make provision for adverse conditions (extra umbrellas, blankets, water, etc.
