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Planning your day

12 months to go…

˜ Set your date

˜ Book a viewing at the Bingham with the events team

˜ Set yourselves a budget

˜ Draw up a guest list

˜ Book your photographer and videographer

˜ Consider employing a wedding planner

˜ Once your date is confirmed, confirm your booking at the Bingham

˜ Return the signed contract

˜ Send a ‘save the date’ invitation to all your guests

Arrange wedding insurance

11 months to go…

˜ Decide upon your attendants

˜ Decide on entertainment and theme for your wedding (we can book our recommended suppliers on your behalf)

˜ Begin to discuss your honeymoon and book as soon as possible

10 months to go…

˜ Book a florist and start to consider your options

˜ Order your wedding cake

9 months to go…

˜ Make an appointment for you and your bridesmaid(s) to try on dresses

˜ Sign up for and start compiling a gift list

˜ Order your wedding rings

8 months to go…

˜ Discuss the details of your ceremony i.e. readings, music, order of service

˜ Book your wedding day transport

7 months to go…

˜ Place an order for yours and your bridesmaid(s) dresses

6 months to go…

˜ Arrange suit hire

˜ Arrange meeting with your wedding coordinator to discuss menu, beverages and timings for the day

5 months to go…

˜ Order your stationery and order of service cards

˜ Order your wedding favours

˜ Arrange your reception décor

4 months to go…

˜ Buy thank you gifts for your bridesmaids, best man, ushers and parents

˜ Start planning your stag and hen parties

˜ Choose your first dance and book dance lessons if required

3 months to go…

˜ Apply for name change on your passport

˜ Buy your bridal shoes and underwear for your first dress fitting

˜ Send out your invitations

˜ Book a hair trial and arrange a consultation with a make up artist

2 months to go…

˜ Have your wedding dress fitting

˜ Order yours and your bridesmaid(s) accessories

˜ Check whether you need inoculations or visas for your honeymoon

˜ Confirm all your bookings

1 month to go…

˜ If the bride is planning to change her name, notify banks and official bodies

˜ Order your honeymoon currency

˜ Have your final dress fitting

˜ Confirm your guest numbers with the hotel

˜ Draw up a seating plan

1 week to go…

˜ Hold your wedding rehearsal

˜ Have a facial/massage/treatment

˜ Pack for your honeymoon

˜ Reconfirm all your bookings for the final time

1 day to go…

˜ Compile a time plan for your following morning

˜ Have a manicure (this can be arranged at the Bingham)

˜ Spend the evening pampering yourself by relaxing in a hot bath