A wedding can be as lavish or as low key as you want it to be. Regardless of what you’re going for, there’s still a lot to remember. So much so, that many people swear by writing a checklist to remember everything they need to in the months leading up to the big day. This guide will help you to remember the most important things leading up to your special day:
Find a Suitable Venue for the Day and Night
The first thing you’ll need to do is find a suitable venue for both the day and the night. Some people have these in different locations, others choose the same location to make things easier. Make sure the place is going to be the right size for your desired amount of guests.
Create a Guest List and Send Out Invitations
Your guest list will need to be created next, along with your invitations. Send them out as early on as you can so you get a solid figure in your head of the amount of people attending.
Shop for Wedding Outfits
The wedding outfits will play a big role in setting the scene for your day. They’ll also be featured in nearly all of the wedding pictures. Start your search early on so you can find the perfect outfits and get them altered accordingly.
Find Entertainment and Catering Services
Entertainment and catering services are next up. You might know somebody willing to cater to your wedding for a bargain price, or have a friend who plays guitar in a band. If you don’t, you’ll need to be prepared to pay the price for top quality catering and entertainment services. If you don’t want to spend much of your budget on entertainment, you can always create a Spotify playlist rather than hiring a band or DJ! You have lots of options.
Book Hair/Beauty Treatments
You’ll want to make sure you get your hair and beauty treatments in time for the big day. Make sure you book early at your preferred salon to avoid disappointment. Discuss with a therapist the treatments you were looking to have and she’ll tell you when is best to have them. You might need to have some in the days leading up to your big day, and some on the morning. For instance, a hair cut is better to have the week before, to give it a chance to settle. You will want to have it styled on the day itself to make sure it lasts!
Arrange Stag and Hen Parties
It’s tradition for the bride and groom to have one last night out as single people before the big day. Sites like Stagit can be helpful in helping you to decide what to do. You could have a chilled day out somewhere, or a crazy weekend away!
Plan Your Honeymoon
All couples must have a honeymoon, even if it’s only a staycation! Plan this in advance so you have something to look forward to after your day.
These are just a few of the things you’ll need to do on your big day. The bigger you want your ceremony to be, the more you’ll have to plan! Start planning as early on as you can to make sure you have everything you need when your special day rolls around.
