- Finalize your guest list
Follow up with those who have not responded
- Finalize your menu and flowers
You would want to wait until now to see what will be available as food and flower options are affected by season
- Place an order for your cake
Giving the baker 3 months notice is sufficient for an elaborated cake
- Arrange for the groom and male member for a suit fitting
You can choose to rent or buy a new suit. Would be nice to standardized their suits in one style
- Confirming your honeymoon arrangement
Ensure flights, accommodation, hotel transfer and others are ready
- Make a list of people who will be giving a toast
Maid of honor, sister, family members who would like to speak at the reception. For a good guideline of everyone’s role, click here.
- Write your wedding vows
Take some time off to craft out your feeling in the relationship which you would like to share with your future husband and guests
The Wedding Checklist: Two Months Before
- Print the menu card and guest list
You can easily print this at home, without incurring much cost
- Send the event schedule to the vendors
Make sure any questions they have earlier are answered by now
- Discuss the specifics with photographer
Talk to your photographer and walk through the locations to note spots that appeal to you
- Review wedding playlist with the band
Come prepared with a wish list. More information here.
- Enjoy your bachelorette party
Get your besties together for a girls’ night out and have fun!
The Wedding Checklist: One Month Before
- Finalize your guest list again
Prepare the table setting and seating arrangement for the guest who had RSVP-ed
- Visit your dressmaker again to see if you need any further alteration
Make this appointment a week before the wedding to have the best fitting
- Stock the bar with alcohol
What is a good party without sufficient drinks the get people into the celebratory mood! More information here
- Make payment
Send out as many payments as you can to your vendors
- Confirm the appointment with hair and makeup artist
Make sure they arrive earlier to avoid bad traffic
- Manicure and pedicure
Don’t forget those pretty nails!
- Finalise your guest list again
Prepare the table setting and seating arrangement for the guest who had RSVP-ed
- Break into your new pair of heels
Blisters with new shoes can be a real pain. Break these shoes a few weeks before the wedding day. Here are some DIY ideas to decorate your shoe!
- Pack for your honeymoon!
And you are ready to enjoy your first holiday as man and wife!