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| 12 MONTHS Find a venue and set the date. |
| 11 MONTHS Choose a dress |
| 10 MONTHS Finalise your budget and your guest list. |
| 9 MONTHS Gather brochures and recommendations for photographers, caterers, florists and musicians/DJs. Try and book all over the next two months. |
| 8 MONTHS Plan and book your honeymoon. If you're changing your name, consider putting the application in soon as well, to ensure you have your passport ready before the honeymoon. |
| 7 MONTHS Order you wedding stationary – invites, thank-you notes, place cards, menus, order of service and the like. |
| 6 MONTHS Buy your bridesmaids' outfits and hire the groom, best man and ushers' outfits. This is also a good opportunity to buy their gifts, too. |
| 5 MONTHS Decide where you want your wedding list and begin choosing gifts. |
| 4 MONTHS Order your wedding cake and book transport to and from the ceremony, reception and honeymoon. |
| 3 MONTHS Order your wedding rings. |
| 2 MONTHS Send out wedding invites. |
| 1 MONTH Work out your seating plan and let your caterers know the final number of guests. |
| 4 WEEKS Get your wedding licence. |
| 3 WEEKS It's hen-night time! |
| 2 WEEKS Order your honeymoon currency, check tickets and passports and, if you're feeling really organised, pack your suitcases |
| 1 WEEK Collect wedding rings, dress, veil and the groom and groomsmen's outfits. Call the photographer, caterers etc and confirm everything for the big day |
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