Wedding Photographer Northern Ireland

I have used this blog post to outline a rough wedding planner to help you on the run up to you big day. Many things will not apply to your own wedding but hopefully you will be able to use some of the advice.

1: TO DO LIST - THREE MONTHS PRIOR TO WEDDING

1-1: Order wedding stationery. That includes invitations, Order or Service booklets, place cards and if your budget allows it, napkins and cake boxes. There are many options available for wedding stationery. It can be purchased from high street shops or specialist printers and within these outlets you will be able to find ranges of stationery to suit your budget. There are also further options for either having personalized stationery or designing your own. Whichever choice you make it is advisable to keep the wording simple
1-2: Order the wedding cake
1-3: Confirm all wedding arrangements, particularly with the church concerning the music, flowers, fees, bells and the order of service
1-4: Select music and book organist and/or singer
1-5: If required shop for you trousseau/going away outfit
1-6: Choose wedding rings Finalize your dress and bridesmaids’ dresses – many retailers require a minimum three months advance order
1-7: Order bouquets, headdresses, buttonholes and corsages for the bridal party
1-8: Finalize the honeymoon and consult your doctor to see if you and your partner need to have any pre holiday vaccinations and check to see if you are required to obtain visas for entry into the country

2: TO DO LIST - TWO MONTHS PRIOR TO WEDDING

2-1: Go back to your hairdresser to decide on the best style for your head dress
2-2: Have a make-up trial with the make-up artist you have chosen
2-3: Change your passport details to include your new, married name and ensure you allow at least six weeks for this to be completed
2-4: Remember to inform your bank of your name change, which could require two weeks notice also notify your doctor, dentist etc
2-5: Book the hotel rooms for the wedding party Post wedding invitations six to eight weeks before the day and enclose your wedding list
2-6: Delegate the recording of wedding acceptances to a relative
2-7: See if any guests will want to stay at the reception venue and book rooms accordingly

3: TO DO LIST - ONE MONTH PRIOR TO WEDDING

3-1: Purchase gifts for the groom and your attendants

3-2: Arrange the all-important hen and stag parties – have these at least two weeks before the day to allow for recovery Chase up late invitation replies and finalize guest list.
3-3: Start working on your seating plan and write place cards
3-4: Finalize numbers for accommodation and the reception and inform hotel or catering company in writing at least two weeks before the wedding
3-5: Post thank you letters for presents as they arrive to avoid backlog or missing any

3-6: Take head dress to hairdresser for practice session

3-7: Collect wedding rings.
3-8: Familiarize each member of wedding party with their duties
3-9: Have final dress and headpiece fitting
3-10: Select lingerie and shoes and don’t forget to try them all on with your dress because undergarments can alter shape of your dress – you don’t want any surprises on the morning of your wedding

4: TO DO LIST - TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO WEDDING

4-1: Get your marriage licence

4-2: Have a final hair and make up trial

4-3: Try on the whole wedding outfit together and plan any final adjustments
4-4: If leaving from the reception straight to the honeymoon, arrange for your suitcases to be taken to the reception venue
4-5: Do final checks on all the details cake, flowers, photographers and videographers

4-6: Brief all wedding party of their duties with as many assembled as possible.

4-7: Have hen and stag parties

5: TO DO LIST - THE WEEK PRIOR TO WEDDING

You should aim to have everything organized by this stage but there are a few things left to do:
5-1: Have final rehearsal of the ceremony and check order of service booklets have been delivered to the best man / ushers

5-2: Pack your honeymoon case and have going away outfit ready. Purchase travellers cheques

5-3: If after the wedding you are both moving into a new home, arrange to have your belongings moved there for your return

5-4: Check final details with caterers, photographer etc

5-5: Make sure mens suits are collected the day before your wedding and check that everything is the correct size and fits well.

5-6: Pamper your self with a relaxing massage a couple of days before.
5-7: Try a his ‘n hers manicure before the big day which is always a good idea before the wedding as many shots will include your hands i.e. signing of the register, cutting the cake.

Relax and enjoy your big day!

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