12-18 Months to go

Decide on a date

Agree a budget and who is paying for what

Choose your wedding ceremony, style and theme

Make guest list - decide on number of guests

Choose/invite best man, page boys and ushers

Choose/invite maid of honour and bridesmaids

Choose the ideal date, location and Venue

Arrange marquee if required

Order other decorations and décor for venue/marquee if necessary

Book the ceremony venue/registrar/minister

6-12 Months to go

Arrange wedding rehearsal if required

Arrange alcohol, soft drinks and bar staff - Chez Vous can organise or you can supply your own alcohol and we will not charge you corkage

Book toastmaster if required

Book the photographer (1 | 2 | 3) / videographer

Order your wedding cake

Organise honeymoon

Choose/order wedding dress

Choose/order grooms outfit

Choose/order outfits for bridesmaids/wedding party

Choose/order wedding rings

Decide on order of service, arrange printed sheets

Order flowers (bouquets, button holes, sprays)

Book entertainment/musicians (1 | 2 | 3 | 4)/DJ

Book your wedding car

Design and order invitations - include directions and accommodation suggestions for guests.

Decide a wedding gift list

Book your wedding night accommodation

3-6 Months to go

Send out invitations

Draw up seating plan for reception

Book hair/beauty and make up

Arrange Hen/Stag party

Purchase gifts for wedding party

Arrange transport between venues

Organise wedding insurance - does home insurance cover your new gifts

Arrange for someone to take care of children/pets if necessary

Notify banks of your change of surname

Arrange transport for going away

Check passports are valid - change to married name

Arrange visas if necessary

Organise inoculations if required

Buy travel insurance

Buy going away outfits, honeymoon clothes and luggage

Prepare speeches for reception

Arrange thank you cards

Check clothes fit comfortably and wear in wedding shoes

Ensure all attendants know their role, timings, venue etc

Check the weather forecast - adapt plans in necessary

2-4 Months to go

Arrange final dress fittings

Review and confirm numbers/seating plan with Chez Vous

1 Week to go

Pick up your wedding gown. Bridesmaid's dresses and suits for groom and ushers.

Have facial and other beauty treatments.

Make a detailed list of everything to be collected or delivered in the next few days and delegate as much as possible!

Have hen/stag party

On the Day

Relax and enjoy your special day!