12 MONTHS

Arrange wedding ceremony with clergyman/registrar

Book Venue for your reception

Discuss optional evening entertainments and menus

Book the honeymoon

Compile guest lists with both families

Choose your bridesmaids, best man, ushers and page boys

Shop for dresses and accessories

Decide on mens` outfit and arrange hire (if necessary)

Book a photographer/video company

Book DJ, Band or other entertainment

6 MONTHS

Book transport and liaise with friends and family

Order wedding cake

Make wedding gift list

4 MONTHS

Visit clergyman/registrar again

Confirm food and reception details

Order stationery

Choose wedding rings

Enjoy a shopping and preparation break

Organise floral arrangements for the church, reception, the bride`s and bridesmaids` bouquets, and mothers` flowers

3 MONTHS

Buy gift for bridesmaids, best man, ushers and page boys

Finalise honeymoon/wedding night details

2 MONTHS

Make an appointment with your wedding co-ordinator to finalise details

Post invitations

Record acceptances and declines

Send out gift list

Reply immediately for presents received

1 MONTH

Discuss reception final numbers and seating plan

Organise dress and suit fittings

Book an appointment with the hairdresser

Practise wedding make up

Prepare newspaper announcement

Organise stag/hen night at least a week before the wedding day

1 WEEK

Make final checks- cake, flowers, photographer and transport