As we all know, couples who are preparing for marriage look for guidance not only in planning the wedding service,

12 MONTHS

• Decide on the size of your wedding, and who your attendants will be.
• Compile a budget and work out who pays for what.
• Book a venue
• Compile a guest list from both families
• Choose an officiant
• Decide on and book transport, florist, videographer and CAPE PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY

for your photographs

• Start a 12-month skincare and beauty regime – get professional advice, otherwise

You will find lots of information in magazines.

• Make any necessary appointments with medical professionals, such as your dentist.

9 MONTHS      

• Choose and consult a designer for your wedding dress.
• Finalise guest list and invitations.
• Finalise a tentative menu
• Book groom’s attire if being hired.
• Choose the Master of Ceremonies.
• Book rental equipment, like red carpet, chairs, and so forth
• Buy wedding rings or have them designed.
• Who will make your cake?  Sample various cakes for ideas.
• Arrange pre-marital counseling.
• Plan honeymoon and details like passports.

2 – 3 MONTHS

• Book a bridal registry at a retail store.
• Make sure you have all the accessories for the various outfits.
• Finalise and send out invitations.
• Finalise menu and drinks.
• Make sure that all the service providers are on track.
• Have a list ready for  CAPE PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY off all the shots you would really love,

and book your pre- wedding shoot

• Draw up legal marriage contracts

2 WEEKS – 1 MONTH

• Arrange final fittings.
• Finalise numbers for catering.
• Select thank you gifts for the bridal party.
• Have a trial run hair-do and make-up and photographic session.

1 DAY

• Organise a cooler bag with drinks for the bride’s car.
• Have a manicure and pedicure.
• Go over the proceedings of the day with the M.C.
• Put out and go through everything to make sure nothing is missing, from the outfits to items

Like emergency kits, sewing kits, contact lenses, tissues, and so on.  Use a checklist.
ON THE DAY

• Eat a healthy and filling breakfast.
• Make sure all the bride’s and attendant’s attire are laid out, to avoid missing pieces, including the bouquets.
• Take a warm and relaxing bath.
• Make sure that the rings are being held accordingly by the relevant person.
• Make sure that any decorations on the cars are being taken care of.
• Ensure the young attendants are being bathed and clothed.
• Relax, weddings are always happy occasions, no matter how big the deviation from the original plan.
• Make sure all the wedding cars have full petrol tanks:  you don’t want to stop at a service station.
• Double-check that the rings are at the ceremony.
• Take along a list of all the necessary telephone numbers.
• Arrange transport for out of town guests.
• Ask someone to keep your marriage certificate safe after the ceremony;  possibly one of the signing witnesses