So you said YES that was the easy bit –
now for the hard work –
Keep it Simple – write everything down –
use the WeddingSight Guide.

The important stuff:

If you don’t already live together, plan with your partner where you will live after the wedding

Decide on the budget for the wedding with both sets of parents.

Choose the wedding you both want, the venue the reception, the date the time and agree it with both sets of parents.

Make a guest list with your partner and both sets of parents

Choose your attendants/supporters – Agree with your partner

Plan the ceremony

Order the Wedding cake

Organise the catering arrangements with your parents and partner

Decide on the type of entertainment with your partner and both parents and book now

Choose and buy your wedding dress and accessories

Decide on your wedding theme and choose your bridesmaids outfits

Choose and order your wedding bouquet

Choose your wedding rings with your partner

Plan your honeymoon with your partner. Make sure your PASSPORT is in date and you have all necessary papers for your choice of destination.

Select your wedding gift list

Choose and arrange wedding invitations.

Mail Invitations allow those invited plenty of time to confirm

Keep a record of all gifts received

If necessary attend church with your partner for the calling of the banns

Book your hairdresser

Plan your Hen Night with your Bridesmaids and friends

Buy gifts for supporters and parents with your partner

Arrange a wedding rehearsal where necessary

Check with the Reception Venue all is arranged – simple reassurance

On the day

• Relax – everything was checked yesterday
• Have a special breakfast
• Have your hair done
• Have the bridesmaids meet at your home
• Get dressed with your mother and the chief bridesmaids help
• Have one small glass of champagne or a nice cup of tea if you prefer- if you are nervous leave it out – a spill is the last thing you need now.
• You are the last to leave for the ceremony
• After the ceremony you and your new husband are the first to leave for the reception.

At the reception

• Welcome all your guests.
• Join the receiving line with your husband and both sets of parents
• Everyone will cheer and applaud you to your seat
• Eat first no one else can start eating until you do
• Cut your wedding cake with your husband
• Listen to the speech and if you wish say a few words yourself
• If there is dancing after the meal you lead the first dance with your husband and the second with your father or the person you gave you away.
• Speak to everyone
• Thank all your supporters
• Get changed to leave
• Say your farewells to all who are still standing

Throw your bouquet to the crowd as you leave

After the honeymoon

You and your husband send letters of thanks to all who sent gifts
Send a piece of your wedding cake to those who could not come on the day.
Make a new will and if you wish change your name