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  • Renewal of Vows and Naming Ceremonies
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wedding planning checklist
Congratulations on your upcoming marriage. No doubt you are starting to think about the list of things that you will need to do to get organised.  I always cope better when I feel like I'm organised and a list helps me do that. I've pulled together this checklist which I hope will help you with the initial planning for your wedding. The timeframe is indicative as a general guide. Some couples arrange everything in just a few months. 

About 9 - 12 months before:
  • Set the date and time
  • Choose your wedding party
  • Estimate your budget
  • Agree on the number of guests
  • Decide on your ceremony venue and book it
  • Decide on your Marriage Celebrant, meet with your Celebrant and confirm your booking. This is where I come in and now you can relax about your wedding ceremony. 
  • Decide on and book your reception venue
  • Decide on your menu and book a caterer (if required)
  • Agree on and book your music for the ceremony and reception
  • Book any equipment hire that you will need
  • Decide on and book photographer and videographer (if decide to have one)
  • Book transport for the wedding party
  • Decide on style and colour scheme
  • Choose and order your wedding outfits, bridal gown and grooms attire
  • Choose and order wedding party attire
  • Organise gift register (if you decide to have one)
  • Finalise your guest list
  • Send out a save the date
About 3 - 6 months before:
  • Order your invitations
  • Choose your hairdresser and beautician. Book in for hair, makeup and nails (if required)
  • Order your wedding cake 
  • Book your florist​
  • Book decorator (if required)
  • Choose and order wedding rings​
  • Hair and makeup trials 
  • Book wedding night accommodation
  • Order your Bonbonniere
  • Purchase gifts for your wedding party​
About 2 months before:
  • Write your wedding vows
  • Post your wedding invitations
  • Meet with your Marriage Celebrant, finalise the wedding ceremony and any official documents
  • Have your bridal shower (if you want one)
  • Have a final fitting for your gown
  • Finalise your menu
  • Agree on who will be your MC discuss and finalise the order of ceremony for the reception
  • Confirm your final numbers to the reception venue and caterer
  • Finalise a seating plan and make place cards
About 2 weeks before:
  • Pick up wedding gown, grooms attire and wedding party outfits
  • Pick up rings
  • Have a wedding rehearsal (if required)
1 day before:
  • Have your nails done
On the day:
  • Make sure you have some breakfast.
  • You'll be super busy getting ready and having photos taken before you head off to your wedding. ​
  • Relax and enjoy​
It's your special day, I'm here for you. ​
​Prepared by Katrina Staples - Marriage Celebrant, Ballarat, Canberra & Merimbula 

Katrina Staples - Marriage Celebrant, Ballarat, Canberra & Merimbula
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 Commonwealth Registered Marriage Celebrant
Member of the Association of Civil Marriage Celebrants Victoria (ACMCV)