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Planning Your Wedding

When planning a wedding, there is no such thing as starting too early. The sooner you can decide on a date and venue the better as even the simplest registry office ceremony needs careful organisation.

As soon as possible:

Book your ceremony and reception venues
Draw up your guest list

12 months ahead:

Start locating and contacting photographers, caterers, FLORISTS, stationers, etc.

Start looking at your wedding and bridesmaid dresses.

Six months ahead:

Make arrangements for the cake
Order wedding stationery
Choose wedding dress and rings
Book honeymoon

Three months ahead:

Send out invitations
Make out wedding gift list
Book any hired outfits
Order floral decorations

Six weeks ahead:

Decide on and book hairstyle and make up
Choose going-away outfit
Buy presents for attendants

Two weeks to go:

Finalise reception details
Confirm all your arrangements

One week to go:

Hold a dress rehearsal and try on outfits for alterations.

The Big Day

ENJOY YOURSELVES!!

With thanks to WeddingFlorist UK, for this article.

WeddingFlorist UK is a collection of florists who offer a wedding flowers service AND who also maintain a web presence. Once you have located a florist in your area you can then visit their web site and see if they are the right florist for you.


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