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SO, YOU’RE ENGAGED
Now what?
PLANNING A WEDDING CAN BE AN EXCITING—AND
SOMETIMES OVERWHELMING—TIME. JESS DIXON FROM
WILLOWHOUSE WEDDINGS AND EVENTS PROVIDES YOUR
ESSENTIAL TIMELINE FOR PLANNING THE PERFECT CELEBRATION.
12 MONTHS +
NINE—10 MONTHS
• Set wedding date
• Set wedding budget
• Draft guest list and bridal party
• Research and book: wedding
planner/stylist, ceremony and
reception venues, photographer/
videographer, music, florist,
celebrant/church
• Start looking at dresses
“Organisation is key. A final (or close
to final) guest list at this stage is crucial
for future planning—especially for the
budget-conscious bride. In the coming
weeks you’ll need to send out your Save
The Dates and order other stationery,
so having your number of guests locked
will in be handy”
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“Your priority at this stage of planning
is picking a date, setting a budget and
booking the venue. You can then look
to lock in your wedding planner/stylist,
photographer/videographer, florist, music
and celebrant.”
• Order wedding dress and
organise accessories
• Finalise guest list
• Book hair and make up
• Research and order
bridesmaids’ dresses
• Research and order groom’s
and groomsmen’s suits
• Order the ‘Save The Dates’ and
invitations
• Book hire items
• Research and book cake—a
great time to sample!