• Finalise the requirements for the style of ceremony chosen.
• Discuss the music with an organist, music group or wedding music company.
• Discuss readings with the minister or registrar.
• Ask family members or friends if they would like to read at the ceremony.

• Choose the caterers.
• Research table settings, menus and seating plans.

• See a wine merchant/venue representative about drinks.
• Choose and order the wedding cake.
• Choose flowers for bridal bouquets, bridesmaid bouquets, buttonholes, the venue and table centres.

• Finalise the guest list.
• Design and order the invitations and envelopes.
• Send out save the date cards (or emails).

• Book and pay deposits for the florist, photographer, caterers, cake-making company and stationer.

• Confirm and book musical entertainment for the reception.
• Reserve any extra sound equipment or furniture required for the reception.
• Book crèche facilities or child entertainers.
• Book a toastmaster, if required.

• Book transport/wedding cars to and from the wedding venue for the bridal party.
• Check transport arrangements for the groom's party.
• Book transport for the guests (if required).
• Organise a going-away car to the wedding-night hotel or airport.
• The groom should book a hotel room for the wedding night (if required).
• Book local hotel rooms or B&B for wedding party, close family and block book guest accomodation (if required).

• Buy/order the wedding dress.
• Look into bridal accessories - veil, shoes, underwear and cover-up.
• Book make-up and hair stylists for a trial run and the wedding day.

• Decide on a wedding-list company and register.
• Book the honeymoon.

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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