By this time you should have done the following: |
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Booked the wedding venue
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Booked the reception venue
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Booked the evening party venue (if different location)
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Booked the accommodation if required |
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Booked the photographer
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Booked the videographer |
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Booked the Marquee |
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Things to start doing between 6 - 9 Months
Create a provisional guest list.
Begin thinking about music for the party after the reception. Ask among your friends for recommendations - ask the reception venue for their recommendations, too. When you have some bands in mind, ask to hear a demo tape of their music.
Start looking for your officiant
Start thinking about a baker to make your wedding cake.
Visit the shop and ask to see examples of their work.
Start thinking about your Honeymoon. Safari or beach? Bahamas or New York?
Start looking at rings.
Things to decide between 6 - 9 Months
Turn your thoughts to the people who will be involved in your wedding.
Decide on your bridesmaids and best man.
Choose your ushers, witnesses, flower girls and page boys .
Decide what the men will be wearing. Morning suits or Highland Dress? If it's to be a Highland outfit, which tartans are they entitled to wear and should everyone wear the same one?
If you decide to have a dress made, go for fittings.
Decide on honeymoon destination and duration. Find out if there are any vaccination or visa requirements. Ensure that your passports are valid.
Make sure that travel insurance is included; if it's not, take some out.
Draw up final guest lists for the wedding ceremony and the reception.
Things to book between 6 - 9 Months
Book the caterers
Book the florist
Book the honeymoon
Book the music - either live music or a DJ for the reception. Make a play-list of songs you want to hear - and those you don't!
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