• Start the reception seating plan, but allow for changes.
• Politely chase any forgetful guests for RSVPs in order to finalise the guest list.

• Give caterers notice of special dietary requirements.

• Set a ceremony rehearsal time with the minister/registrar/officiant and inform the wedding party.

• Meet the hair and make-up stylists to decide on a style for the bride and bridesmaids.
• Final dress fittings for bride and bridesmaids.

• Order favours for the reception (if required).
• Buy a guest book for guests to sign.

• Choose a first dance and consider practising.
• Make a note of favourite songs for the DJ or band.

• Buy clothes and accessories for the honeymoon.
• Reconfirm honeymoon details.
• Check that visas, passports and inoculations are all up to date.
• Organise domestic arrangements for the honeymoon period: pets, house-sitting and so on.

• Hold the hen and stag parties.

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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