Mackay and Whitsundays Wedding Guide
YOUR BIG DAY PLANNER
Take the stress out of preparing for your big day
12 MONTHS BEFORE
O Announce your engagement
O Make sure your families have met
O Determine the wedding budget
O Choose your bridal party
O Book ceremony/reception venues
O Hire a wedding planner (if desired)
O Book a celebrant/officiant
O Make bridal boutique appointments
9 MONTHS BEFORE
O Organise your wedding dress
O Organise your accessories
O Finalise the guest list
O Book a caterer
O Book hair and make-up artists
O Order the bridesmaid dresses
O Order/book the guys’ suits
O Organise an MC for the reception
O Order invitations and stationery
O Start sourcing decorations
O If needed, book hire equipment
O Help out-of-town guests organise their accommodation
6 MONTHS BEFORE
O Book a photographer/videographer
O Book florist
O Buy the wedding rings
O Book honeymoon and wedding night accommodation
O Book music for the ceremony
3 MONTHS BEFORE
O Discuss details of the service with the ceremony officiant
O Select wedding day underwear
O Choose something old, new, borrowed and blue
O Buy gifts for bridal party
O Choose the readings and vows
O Organise time off work for your honeymoon
O Book transport for the day
O Post invitations (you’ll need to let overseas guests know earlier)
O Organise your bridal shower, hen s night and buck s night
O Complete and lodge your notice of intended marriage form
1MONTH BEFORE
O Confirm flight bookings and honeymoon accommodation
O Order favours for guests
O Finalise your seating plan
O Organise the bridal party’s final fittings (including accessories)
O Have a hair and make-up trial (take your headpiece and/or veil)
O Ask speakers to prepare speeches
Owrite your own speech
O Provide photographer with a photo list
O Finalise rehearsal arrangements
O Finalise the menu including any special
dietary requirements
O Finalise order of events for ceremony and reception
O Organise a house or pet sitter for when you’re on your honeymoon
1WEEK BEFORE
O Gather all necessary documents for honeymoon trip
O Pack for honeymoon
O Go through list of things to do and make sure all bases are covered
O Pack wedding-day emergency get
O Give rings to best man/woman
O Get a good night’s sleep
O Relax