I do I do I do! Planning a wedding can be a HUGE task and quite often the bride has to do it all. You can find lots of help on the internet from wedding forums to online planners and we will share this info with you as we find it. For now, here is a handy 12 month task list (source: Legacy Hotels)

Wedding planning: 12 months away

• Draft a guest list
• Agree on a budget
• Book the Church or Civil Ceremony venue
• Confirm reception date with the hotel of your choice

Wedding planning: 6 – 12 months away

• Visit Wedding Fayres
• Consider Wedding wear for Bride, Bridesmaids and Pageboys
• Select and book entertainment for evening Reception
• Book photographer & videographer
• Hire Gentlemen’s formal wear
• Book Transport
• Decide on Honeymoon destination and book
• Check passports are correct

Wedding planning: 3 – 6 months away

• Agree on music for the ceremony
• Organise invitations and Wedding Stationary – send out
• Give guests accommodation details
• Organise flowers for the venues and order your bouquet and buttonholes
• Order the wedding rings
• Order cake
• Select menus for the day and organise evening buffet
• Make an appointment with your wedding co-ordinator to run through the day
• Confirm the church or registrar
• Book wedding night accommodation if not staying at the hotel
• Organise a wedding list
• Visit the hairdressers to discuss hair and make-up for you and your bridesmaid, book a trial session

Wedding planning: 2 months away

• Monitor replies from invitations
• Select gifts for Parents, Bridesmaids and attendants
• Organise schedule of Photographs
• Follow up any invitations not yet returned
• Double check wedding dress and accessories
• Buy a going away outfit
• Book final hair appointment
• Inform banks, doctors, DVLC etc.. of your new name
• Arrange Stag & Hen nights’
• Final dress fitting
• Consider receiving line and who will be in it
• Check final arrangements, numbers and organise payment

On the day!

• Organise the return of hired formal wear
• Organise for the presents and remains of the cake to be collected and stored safely
• Relax, enjoy your day and let staff at your chosen venue look after you and your guests.

Source: Legacy Hotels

Legacy Hotels have some beautiful venues throughout the UK that would be a perfect location for a wedding reception. Click the image on the right for more information.