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Anna & Max

London · Villa Rosa · 80

Every task has a due date that moves with the wedding date. Dates are shown as days before the wedding.

400 days beforeAgree on your total budgetBudgetDecide how much you can spend and who contributes, so every later choice has a limit.Done
390 days beforeWrite your first guest listGuestsA rough list of names sets the venue size, the menu cost and the budget.Done
380 days beforeSplit the budget by categoryBudgetGive venue, food, photo, attire and the rest a share, and keep a 10% buffer for surprises.Done
365 days beforeShortlist and visit venuesVenueSee your top three in person, ask for the real total price for your date and guest count.Done
330 days beforeBook the venue and pay the depositVenueRead the contract: cancellation terms, hours, what is included and what must be hired separately.Done
330 days beforeChoose your style and coloursOtherCollect a few photos you both love; vendors can then quote and design to one picture.Done
300 days beforeCompare portfolios and book a photographerPhotographerLook at full wedding galleries, not only highlights, and agree delivery time and rights.Done
300 days beforeConfirm the venue rulesVenueMusic end time, outside vendors, decor limits, parking and the plan for bad weather.Done
270 days beforeTaste menus and book cateringCateringTaste at least two, ask about dietary options and the cost per guest.Done
270 days beforeFind out what the marriage registration needsDocumentsAsk the registry office which documents, fees and notice period apply and how far ahead you must book.Done
240 days beforeBook the registration date and timeDocumentsPopular dates fill up months ahead, so reserve the official registration early.Done
240 days beforeSend save-the-datesInvitationsEarly notice matters most for guests who travel.Done
240 days beforeBook the musicDJCeremony, dinner and party can be different people; ask for sound and lighting too.Done
200 days beforeList every deposit and final paymentBudgetPut each amount and date in one place so none is missed.To Do
200 days beforeCollect guests' contact detailsGuestsEmails and addresses for invitations, and who needs a hotel.Done
180 days beforePlan the honeymoonHoneymoonDates, booking and passports; leave a calm day after the wedding.In Progress
150 days beforeMeet florists and order flowersFloristBouquet, ceremony and tables, chosen to the season and your palette.To Do
150 days beforePlan the ceremonyCeremonyWho leads it, the vows, readings, music and who walks where.In Progress
120 days beforeSend the invitationsInvitationsInclude date, place, dress code, how to RSVP and the reply deadline.To Do
120 days beforeChoose and order the wedding cakeCakeTasting, flavours, design, delivery time and a stand.To Do
90 days beforeGather and check your documentsDocumentsPassports, certificates and any translations: check names and expiry dates match.To Do
60 days beforeDraft the schedule for the dayScheduleFrom the morning preparations to the last dance, with real times.To Do
45 days beforeChase missing RSVPsGuestsA friendly message to everyone who has not replied.To Do
35 days beforeCollect dietary needs and allergiesGuestsPass the list to the caterer in writing.To Do
30 days beforeDraft the seating planGuestsStart with families and friends, then fill in. Expect changes until the last week.To Do
30 days beforeChoose your key songsDJEntrance, first dance and a short must-play and do-not-play list.To Do
28 days beforeFinalise the menu and numbersCateringSend the final guest count and dietary list to the caterer.To Do
21 days beforeConfirm the final headcountGuestsTell the venue and the caterer the number you will really pay for.To Do
21 days beforePrepare a shot list and family photo listPhotographerName the groups and the must-have moments so nothing is missed.To Do
10 days beforeFinalise seating and place cardsGuestsPrint place cards and a table plan sign.To Do
7 days beforeShare the final scheduleScheduleSend it to vendors, the wedding party and the people who help.To Do
7 days beforeConfirm times and arrival with every vendorScheduleA short message to each one with the address, the contact person and the time.To Do
7 days beforePrepare the final payments and tipsBudgetEnvelopes with names, handed over by a trusted person.To Do
3 days beforePack an emergency kitOtherPlasters, pins, tissues, snacks, a charger and a spare of anything small that matters.To Do
2 days beforeHold a ceremony rehearsalCeremonyWalk through it once with everyone who has a role, at the real place if you can.To Do
1 days beforeDay-before checklistOtherRings, documents, clothes, shoes, a good meal and an early night.To Do
2 days afterReturn rentals and gather the belongingsOtherAssign this to someone else so you are not doing it.To Do
7 days afterCollect photos and videos from guestsPhotographerAsk for the best ones in a shared folder.To Do
14 days afterSend thank-you messagesGuestsShort and personal; guests who gave gifts first.To Do
21 days afterReview your vendorsOtherA review helps the next couple and the people who worked for you.To Do
30 days afterCollect the marriage certificate and update your documentsDocumentsName changes, address and insurance if they apply.To Do

09:00Morning preparations
12:00Couple's photo session
14:30Guests arrive
15:00Ceremony
15:45Congratulations and group photos
16:30Welcome drinks
18:00Dinner
20:00First dance
20:30Cutting the cake
21:00Party and dancing
23:30End of the evening

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