Congratulations! You’re engaged! Take a moment to bask in the afterglow of that just-said-yes moment. This is one of the most exciting times of your life, so enjoy every second of it. Planning a wedding is a big deal and can be overwhelming, but we’re here to help make sure that you have fun along the way.
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12+ Months Out | 11+ Months Out | 9-10 Months Out | 7-8 Months Out | 6 Months Out | 5 Months Out | 4 Months Out | 3 Months Out | 2 Months Out | 1 Month Out | 2 Weeks Before | 1 Week To Go | Day Before | Night Before | Wedding Day |
12+ Months Out
Congratulations! Don’t fret, we’re here every step of the way..
- Choose a date (or up to 3 for flexibility)
- Determine your budget
- Discuss priorities
- Have conversation with parents
- Decide if you’ll hire a planner
- Begin compiling rough wedding guest list
- Start looking for a photographer for your pre-wedding/ engagement shoot
- Explore venue options
- Create a wedding website
- Discover your wedding style and overall theme
- Gather planning tools
11 Months Out
- Explore wedding vendors
- Hire vendors that book out quickly; eg photographer
- Finalise wedding date
- Book venue
- Pick bridal party
- Establish skincare routine
- Establish fitness routine
9-10 Months Out
- Finalise guest list
- Finalise venue
- Start designing save-the-dates
- Begin wedding dress/tuxedo shopping
- Send out your save-the-dates
- Browse invitations
- Take engagement photos
- Decide bridal party attire, plus accessories
- Book the rest of your vendors
7-8 Months Out
- Finalise booking of non-negotiable vendors
- Start planning your honeymoon
- Order invitations
- Discover bridal makeup and hair styles
- Purchase wedding bands
- Shop for wedding dress accessories, veils, undergarments
6 Months Out
- Send out invitations
- Schedule fittings for bridal party
- Select cake design and schedule tasting
- Attend pre-marital courses
- Book remaining vendors, eg; entertainment, after-party food truck, dessert booth, photobooth services
5 Months Out
- Plan rehearsal dinner, traditional ceremonies, gatecrashing ceremony, pre-wedding celebrations
- Guest list for the above events
- Submit paperwork for registration of marriage
- Book honeymoon flights and accommodation
- Finalise flower and décor selection with decorator
- Arrange transportation to and from venue for yourself
- Arrange transportation to and from venue for out-of-town guest
- Book hotel rooms for out-of-town guest
4 Months Out
- Purchase gifts for bridal party
- Purchase small items: ring bearer pillow, ‘hantaran gifts’, flower baskets, teapots and cups, red packets etc
- Finalise honeymoon arrangements and make sure documents are updated
- Order wedding favours/gifts
3 Months Out
- Makeup and hair trial
- Food tasting
- Finalise reception menu
- Finalise persons involve in ceremony for example: reading of scripture in a Christian ceremony
- Dress fittings
- Plan reception seating
- Order the rest of the stationary suite; menu cards, programme booklets, escort cards or place cards
2 Months Out
- Organise RSVPs
- Write wedding vows
- Finalise seating arrangements
- Review ceremony order with officiant, emcee or master of ceremonies
- Final fitting for bridal party
- Create wedding timeline and send to vendors, officiant, bridal party (if not hiring coordinator)
- Finalise playlist with musicians
1 Month Out
- Touch base with vendors; confirming date, time, location
- Meet with coordinator
- Start packing for honeymoon
- Confirm honeymoon reservations
- Final dress fitting, complete with accessories
- Pick up marriage license
- Final facial session
- Break in wedding shoes
2 Weeks Out
- Follow up with guest that have not RSVP-ed
- Give caterer/hotel final head count (things to discuss)
- Get final haircut or colour
- Make arrangements for the care of plants or pets while away on honeymoon
- Delegate wedding day duties: guest registration, gift collection
- Give photographers and videographers your requests
- Complete work to-do-list (get work out of the way)
1 Week To Go
- Prepare final payments for vendors
- Pack your garments and accessories
- Make time for relaxation, book a spa
- Prepare wedding day emergency kit
- Prepare gifts for those helping out
- Prepare red packets
- Collect jewellery from bank/safe
- Get wedding bands/engagement ring cleaned at the jewellers’
- Prepare additional shoes to be kept in the car in the event of an emergency
- Pack overnight bag
Day Before
- Get wedding car decorated
- Get manicure/pedicure
- Rehearse your ceremony
- Layout your dress and veil and have them steamed
- Pack small bag of personal items (basic medication, mint, snacks etc)
- Layout stationary suits, props, jewellery for photographers to capture
Night Before
- Attend rehearsal dinner
- Pack suitcases, bags, shoes, emergency kits in the bridal car (if travelling to a different venue)
- Go to bed earlier
Wedding Day
It’s finally here!
- Eat breakfast
- Allow ample time to prepare
- Pass wedding bands to best man
- Stay hydrated
- Relax and enjoy your day
Beyond the Wedding Day
- Return rentals
- Send out thank you notes
- Enjoy your honeymoon
- Complete outstanding payments
