So, you have one month of planning for your special day, 

here’s a list of things still to do!

4 weeks to go

• Have your pre-wedding meeting with your photographer.
• Have final wedding dress fitting, making sure that at least one of your bridesmaids comes with you.
• Make any last-minute adjustments with suppliers.
• Have final meeting with the venue (only after the final meeting with your photographer).

2 weeks to go

• Review final RSVP list and call any guests who have not yet responded

1 week to go

• Give venue/caterer final guest headcount.
• Create your table plan and print place cards (If DIY).
• Call all wedding suppliers to confirm arrangements.
• Get a manicure, massage, waxing & all your preening and prep.
• Do full wedding dress rehearsal from underwear to veil with your bridesmaid.
• Pack an overnight bag for the reception.
• Pack for the honeymoon.
• Organise money to be paid to any suppliers on the day.

2-3 days to go

• Make last minute changes to table plan if necessary.
• Groom: Go for final fitting and pick up your formalwear.
• Groom: Ask the best man to make sure all groomsmen attend fittings and pick up their outfits.
• Confirm pick-up times with wedding Car Company.
• Reconfirm final details with all vendors. Discuss any necessary last-minute substitutions.

 1 Day to go 

• Drop off place cards, table cards, menus, favours, table plan to reception coordinator.
• Provide all wedding professionals with an emergency phone number to call on the day of the wedding.
• Sort out payments (write cheques/organise cash) for any final balances to be paid at the end of the reception.
• Ensure the cake is on track to be delivered to the reception venue.
• Get a good night’s rest!

The Wedding Day!  

• Give the gifts for your parents to the best man/bridesmaid for after the speeches.
• Get flowers delivered to where the bride is getting ready – not forgetting the button holes for the men.
• Give wedding bands to the best man to hold during the ceremony.
• Introduce your reception coordinator to your bridesmaid/bestman for questions or problems during the reception.
• Assign an attendant to be the photographer’s runner during the group photo session.

After the Wedding 

• Prearrange for someone to return any rentals.
• Write and send thank you notes to guests and suppliers who were especially helpful.