WEDDING TIMETABLE

Please find below a helpful guide designed to help you prepare for your special day. Of course the timelines can be shortened, but knowing how popular dates become booked up, this guide should help prevent any disappointments.

The Wedding Timetable

From 2 years

Decide the date and place of the Wedding
Book Church (Registry office may be booked 12 months in advance)
Reception venue
Photographer
Transport

From 1 year

Book Registry office if not a church wedding
Decide on the number of guests and style of the wedding and make a list
Order the invitations
Book honeymoon and apply for passports if necessary
Decide on Bridesmaids, Best Man and Ushers
Order wedding cake

From 6 months

Choose a wedding dress and veil
Choose Bridesmaids dresses and head-dresses
Compile wedding list
Order flowers for: bouquet, church and reception venue
Bridegroom, Best Man, Parents and Ushers arrange hire of suits

From 3 months

Decide on the hymns and choice of music
Once approved by the minister - arrange for Order of Service to be printed
Arrange call of Banns
Choose Wedding rings

From 2 months

Send out invitations
Compile provisional table plan
Confirm travel and hotel bookings
Choose presents for Bridesmaids, Best Man and parents if required
Confirm final arrangements with reception venue
Make hairdresser/beautician appointment

From 1 month

Confirm details with:
Florist
Photographer
Transport
Final Fitting for wedding dress

From 2 weeks

Pay final balance to Reception venue
Arrange a "trial run" for hair and make up
Meet with Best Man and Chief Bridesmaid to finalise arrangements
Start packing for the honeymoon
Arrange final table plan

From 7 days Pay any final balances due
Collect wedding dress
Send any thank you letters for presents received
Pick up any printed stationery - orders of service, name cards etc
Take order of service sheets to Church
Give Best Man wedding rings
Finish packing for honeymoon
The Wedding Day Relax and Enjoy!

Please contact our wedding coordinator on 0114 252 6522 or e-mail us on weddings@holidayinnsheffield.co.uk to answer any questions you may have.

 

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