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Wedding Planning with Rock My Wedding

Calling all brides-to-be! Planning a wedding but have no idea where to start? Get your to-do list in order with the ultimate wedding guide from Rock My Wedding: Your Day Your Way by Charlotte O’Shea, packed with tips, tricks and plenty of big day inspiration. Plus, find out how to win your very own copy with our exclusive online competition.

Your monthly wedding to-do list

– Begin a Pinterest board
– Start compiling a binder or folder of things you like
– Work out your budget
– Choose your wedding party

 

12 months to go…

– Visit venues and check availability
– Book officiant/church and apply for your wedding license
– Research suppliers
– Buy your wedding insurance
– Write your guest list

 

11 months to go…

– Book a wedding planner if you’d like one
– Book your photographer and videographer
– Begin trying on dresses
– Research honeymoon options
– Look into accommodation for family and wedding party

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9 months to go…

– Book a stationer ( or consider what you want if you are making your own stationery)
– Confirm florist
– Order dress
– Taste cakes and book
– Send “Save the Dates”
– Register for a gift list
– Book hair and make-up artists
– Look into groom’s attire

 

6 months to go…

– Shop for bridesmaid dresses
– Confirm catering
– Book entertainment
– Arrange on-the-day transport for you and your wedding party

 

4 months to go…

– Buy underwear and shoes
– Confirm groom’s attire
– Send your invitations
– Buy wedding rings
– Schedule dress fittings
– Schedule hair and make-up trials

8 weeks to go…

– Attend first dress fitting in your dress
– Finalise music choices and confirm venue and band/musicians
– Confirm readings and Order of Service and send these to your officiant/vicar
– Meet with your photographer for a catch-up or engagement shoot and confirm list of shots, if including formal shots on the day
– Chase anyone yet to RSVP
– Reconfirm with all vendors and suppliers
– Book hair appointments

 

3 weeks to go…

– Arrange a seating plan
– Write vows
– Book spa treatments
– Arrange a manicure

 

1 week to go…

– Cut and colour hair
– Delegate small on-the-day tasks
– Pick up dress
– Get engagement ring cleaned

 

The night before…

– Get an early night and have sweet dreams!

 

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Win! One of 10 Copies of Rock My Wedding: Your Day Your Way

For your chance to win one of ten copies of Rock My Wedding: Your Day Your Way by Charlotte O’Shea, comment below and tell us where you would have your dream wedding and why. Good luck!

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Rock My Wedding: Your Day Your Way by Charlotte O’Shea is out now (Ebury Press).