Wedding Countdown Planner
12 Months
○ Announce engagement to friends and family
○ Decide on a wedding date
○ Discuss and set a budget
○ Draft initial guest list
○ Select bridesmaids and groomsmen
○ Start brainstorming (or Pintresting) a theme and colours
9 Months
○ Try on and order wedding dress
○ Research and book vendors
– photographer
– videographer
– florist
– ceremony musicians
– reception musicians
○ Tell friends and family to save the date
6 Months
○ Research accommodation for guests coming from interstate and overseas
○ Research and book the honeymoon!
○ Ensure that your passports are up to date and renew if needed
○ Attend taste night at the Inglewood Inn (sit down only)
4 Months
○ Research and order wedding stationary
○ Shop for bridesmaid dresses
○ Tate and order your wedding cake
○ Shop for groom & groomsmen attire
○ Organise transport for bridal party and guests for the big day
○ Register for gifts
○ Meet with and book your marriage celebrant
○ Shop for wedding rings
○ Organise all legalities such as your marriage licenses with your celebrant
2-3 Months
○ Send out wedding invites
○ Attend a dress fitting
○ Organise bombonieres
○ Attend makeup and hair trials
1 Month
○ Finalise everything with Milly!
○ Confirm any last minute changes with vendors
○ Organise must-have shot locations with your photographer
○ Plan seating chart
○ Order seating cart / place cards / etc
○ Organise rehearsal with venue
The Week Leading Up
○ Enjoy all your beauty appointments
○ Confirm pick up times with transport
○ Give wedding bands to the best man
The Day Of
○ Have the best time of your life!
Post Wedding
○ Post thank you cards
○ Notify relevant authorities of change of name (if required)
○ Live happily ever after