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If you are having a wedding, as soon as possible you should...

• Decide type of wedding and budget
• Arrange date
• Arrange wedding with clergyman
• Book wedding venue
• Arrange bridesmaids

12-9 months to go...

• Select wedding photographer
• Select videographer
• Order wedding cars
• Select band for reception

9-6 months to go...

• Select wedding gown
• Select attendants' dress
• Select men's formal wear
• Order wedding cake
• Take out wedding insurance
• Book toastmaster (if required)
• Make up a guest list

6-4 months to go...

• Order invitations and stationary
• Select a florist
• Select a wedding venue decorator
• Select the honeymoon
• Select music for ceremony
• Select head-dress, shoes and accessories
• Arrange a gift registry

4-2 months to go...

• Address wedding invitations
• Buy wedding rings
• Order Bridal favors
• Select attendants' gifts
• Consult beautician and hairdresser
• Shop for trousseau

2 months to go...

• Send out invitations
• Get marriage license
• Arrange accommodation for guests
• Buy wedding gifts for each other and attendants
• Arrange final fitting for your gown
• Prepare seating plans
• Check passports
• Check items affected by your new surname

1 month to go...

• Record wedding gifts and write thank-you letters
• Check all dress wear for Bridal party
• Confirm rehearsal time
• Review seating plans and prepare place and name cards

2 weeks to go...

• Confirm all arrangements with suppliers
• Give final numbers to wedding venue
• Hold stag/hen party

1 week to go

• Pack cases and arrange their safekeeping
• Check all travel documents and arrange their safekeeping