Planning a wedding is a daunting task with many items and deadlines to take into consideration. If The steps planning a wedding are broken down into an easy to follow timelined checklist the big day will come off without a hitch. This article takes into consideration 37 steps planning a wedding with all the various components and sets out clearly what to do and when to do it.

A YEAR PRIOR (OR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE) - Steps Planning a Wedding

- Decide on a date and time. - Cost a budget and decide who will pay for what. - List how many guests to be invited (for each party). - Investigate and book ceremony location , church/temple and venue - Contact the priest for availability on the date & time and set up an appointment. - List all the services you will require :- - Attorney , cakes , flowers , jewellery , invitations , dress designers , make-up artists , hair stylists , photographer (still and video) , décor , dance instructors , car hire , music (set up appointments to get quotes and portfolios) - Decide on bridesmaid, flower girls etc and include them in initial dress fitting. - Choose best man and master of ceremonies. - Honeymoon location and plans - airtickets , passports etc. - Follow a diet plan if any of the retinue need to slim down even a few pounds.

4 to 6 MONTHS AHEAD - Steps Planning a Wedding

- Choose Stores and set up a Bridal registry. - Order wedding rings. - Order invitations . - Streamline guest list. - Make appointments with : Hairdresser , make up artist. - Plan the menu.

1 to 2 MONTHS AHEAD - Steps Planning a Wedding

- Collect wedding rings - Confirm honeymoon reservations. - Mail Invitations. - Set up (day before) beauty salon appointment for manicure , pedicure. - Final dress fittings for you and entire retinue. - Appointment with DJ to select music. - Contact all service providers and ensure all arrangements are on track. - Confirm all transportation including honeymoon. - Arrange to move belongings to new home, if required. - A day or two before the wedding plan a rehearsal.

1 WEEK AHEAD - Steps Planning a Wedding

- Send out reminders for the rehearsal. - Hold rehearsal. - Pack for honeymoon. - Confirm all final details with service providers. - Caterers to get final guest count.

DAY BEFORE

- Manicure and pedicure. - Confirm hair stylist and make up artist for the wedding day. - Procedures for the wedding day to be discussed with Fiance , parents and retinue.

THE WEDDING DAY

- Hair Stylist and make up. - Eat a square meal. - Pack change of clothes for after the ceremony. - Relax and Enjoy!

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By Lewis Bankfield
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