As soon as your wedding date is finalised, here are some of the things which need to be accomplished:

• Consider your budget and plan accordingly.
• Decide the size of the wedding.
• Think how many functions you need to organise.
• Set date and time for all the functions.
• Draw up a guest list for the various functions.
• Allocate responsibilities between both the families.
• Visit possible venues to discuss their availability and cost.
• Book accommodation for out of town guests.
• Interview caterers, hotel and restaurant managers and discuss sample menus.
• Order wedding invitations.
• Book a professional photographer and videographer.
• Start purchasing your trousseau, wedding and reception outfits.
• Speak to travel agents about honeymoon destinations. You may also surf the net for information on ideal honeymoon locations.
• Decide upon your lighting requirements.
• Choose florist and a floral theme for your wedding.
• Make music arrangements.

Things which are needed to be accomplished 2-3 months before the wedding date include the following:

This is the time for remaining yet important bookings. It’s important to maintain good contacts with all your wedding professionals – caterers, florist, musicians and others to check the progress.

Important tasks for this phase are –

• Send out invitations to all friends, relatives and colleagues.
• Choose wedding rings.
• Shop for gifts.
• Keep a record of acceptances and refusals.
• Finalise your honeymoon plans. Ensure your passports and vaccinations are up to date and you have applied for all necessary visas.
• Plan menu and any special requirements with the caterers.
• Make appointments with hair-dresser and beautician.

Things which are needed to be accomplished a month before the wedding date include the following:

• Be sure your wedding clothes are collected and ready to wear.
• Book your hotel for your wedding night if required.
• Make sure that you and the groom have luggage for the honeymoon, think about what you want to pack.
• Book cars for the wedding.

Things which are needed to be accomplished 2 weeks before the wedding date include the following:

• Pack trousseau and gifts for the relatives.
• Finalise the number of guests and inform the caterers in writing.
• Confirm all bookings and check if things are going as per your plans.
• If going out of country for honeymoon, order relevant traveller’s cheques or foreign currency, if needed.

Things which are needed to be accomplished 1 week before the wedding date include the following:

This is the time when wedding entertainment agencies in London get goose bumps even if everything is going as per schedule. This is the phase for re-confirming.

• Re-confirm all the bookings.
• Re-confirm menu with caterers and arrange for drinks to be delivered.
• Confirm arrangements for hired crockery, cutlery, glassware or table linen.
• Your wedding clothes should be ready, try on outfits.

Things which are needed to be accomplished a day before the wedding date include the following:

• Pack your honeymoon suitcase, ready for delivery to the reception.
• Your florist should prepare and soak all flowers and foliage and have them ready.
• Make sure wedding cars are clean.
• Make sure your fiancé has packed his suitcase.
• Visit the hairdresser and beautician.
• Try to relax and have an early night.
• Enjoy the occasion with friends and relatives.