TWO TO SIX WEEKS BEFORE WEDDING

• Confirm ceremony details with your celebrant.
• Arrange final fitting of bridesmaids’ dresses.
• Have final fitting of your gown and headpiece.
• Finalise rehearsal dinner plans; arrange seating and write names on place cards, if desired.
• Make final floral selections.
• Make a detailed time table for your wedding party and a lot jobs for the day ie. Mary looks after photographer  - call him in the morning and call him if he hasn’t arrived at X by X time.
• Make a detailed timetable for your service providers.
• Confirm details with all service providers, including attire.
• Start packing for your honeymoon.
• Contact guests who haven’t responded.
• Pick up rings and check for fit.
• Meet with photographer and confirm special photos you want.
• Meet with videographer and confirm special events or people you want videotaped.
• Meet with musicians and confirm play list and music to be played such as first dance.
• Continue writing thank-you notes as gifts arrive.
• Remind bridesmaids and ushers of when and where to pick up their wedding attire.
• Plan reception room layout and seating with your reception co-ordinator or caterer. Write names on place cards for arranged seating.
• If you haven’t been having regular facials have one now – do not leave till week of wedding as it can bring out blemishes.
• Order currency and travellers cheques.