Decide on the type of wedding and the time of year you would like your wedding to take place
Set a wedding date and organise a budget
Draw up your guest list
Book the ceremony and the reception venue
Choose your dress and outfits for bridesmaids
Grooms to chose their suit and those for the best man and ushers
Plan and book your honeymoon
Book the cars, photographer and videographer
6-4 months ahead
Confirm all bookings with Minister/Registrar, confirm any readings and music with them
Confirm the reception venue
Organise your flowers
Order your cake
Organise your gift list
Look for wedding lingerie
Book your first night accommodation
Decide on gifts for your wedding party
Consider taking out wedding insurance
4-2 months ahead
Finalise your honeymoon plans
Organise vaccinations, if necessary
Send out your invitations
Buy your going away outfit
Visit your hairdresser and beautician to discuss wedding day hair and make up
Finalise menu details with caterers
Less than 2 months ahead
Work out your seating plan
Chase any unanswered RSVPs
Confirm final numbers to reception venue and caterers
Have final dress fittings
Organise your Hen and Stag nights
Less than one week
Pack your honeymoon clothes
Hold your ceremony rehearsal
Double check all outfits are ready
On the day
Relax!
Enjoy yourself!
Don’t worry!
Just make sure the Best Man has got the rings!!
If you would like further information on weddings at Cliveden please contact our Special Events team on 01628 668561 or special.events@clivedenhouse.co.uk who will be very happy to answer any questions you may have.
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