• 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 timings).

• Confirm final numbers, dietary requirements and special requests with the 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 caterers laying the tables, allowing one envelope per table.

• Make a checklist of telephone numbers in case of any 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.
• Organise reserved seating for the ceremony and brief the ushers.
• Brief the best man and chief bridesmaid on any final logistics and last minute duties.

• Collect the wedding dress and bridesmaids' outfits.
• Practise putting on the wedding dress with whoever will be helping on the big day.
• Try on the full bridal outfit - including jewellery and lingerie - and practise walking in shoes.

• Order honeymoon currency/travellers cheques.
• Pack and organise luggage for the honeymoon; receive new passport.

• Keep an eye on the weather forecast; make provision for adverse conditions (extra umbrellas, blankets, water etc.)

This guide offers an online wedding planning schedule based on a timeline of nine months to a year, as well as timetable for the wedding day.

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