Set a suitable date for the reception and ceremony. Confirm them straight away. If your ceremony is to be outdoors, find an alternate venue in case of bad weather.
Decide upon the size of the wedding party. Traditionally, the number of bridesmaids and groomsmen is equal.
Nominate your Matron of Honour or Chief Bridesmaid, have your groom choose his best man.
Start looking at wedding dresses and cut out pictures from magazines of those you like. This is a good time also to have a look at the attendant's dresses.
Check out still photographers and videographers. Ensure you ask to see examples of their work. Book these as early as possible as great photographers and videographers get booked out well in advance.
Have a look at invitation styles. The invitations need not be ordered until 3 - 4 months before the big day.
Book music either live or a disc jockey. Start thinking of the music types you would like. Have a look at the most popular songs on line.
Commence browsing through travel guides for a honeymoon destination that's perfect for you and your new husband.
Interview florists and book. The final decision of your wedding flowers isn't normally required until six weeks before your wedding day.
Interview hairdressers, make up artists and nail technicians. Many are booked out more than 12 months in advance, so ensure you place your booking now.
Arrange wedding insurance.
See your nail technician now if you want your natural nails to look great on your wedding day.
Decide on the style of suits for your husband and groomsmen.
Order wedding rings - many times the jeweller will need to hold onto your engagement ring for a few weeks so the wedding and engagement rings can match.
Book your honeymoon and arrange for passports.
Go through the invited guest list once again and check upon the numbers.
By now your wedding dress and attendants' dresses and suits should be selected and deposits made. The wedding rings would be made and back from the jeweller. Cars, photographers, videographers, the Wedding Cake, reception, church or celebrant should be booked and reconfirmed.
Contact your celebrant or church and arrange to fill in an "Intention to Marry" form.
Decide on final guest numbers and order invitations. Also order place cards, thank you card's, wedding service books, and any other stationery you may require. RSVP for the invitations should be 4 weeks before your wedding day.
Keep a list of gifts received and who they are from. Ensure you send thank you notes within 2 weeks of recieving the gifts.
Arrange traveller's cheques for your overseas trip.
Decide on whom you would like to make speeches at the reception. Ensure they know their given role and how much time you have allotted for their speech.
Upgrade your household contents insurance to cover the gifts you are receiving.
