Chetan Malik BK Jewellers: January 2015

12-9 Months Before Wedding

ü Announce the engagement in newspapers.

ü Arrange for the parents to meet (if necessary).

ü Set the budget.

ü Buy a wedding notebook or organiser.

ü Set up a filing system for details and receipts.

ü Choose the wedding date.

ü Purchase wedding insurance.

ü Draw up a guest list.

ü Decide whether children are to be invited.

ü Decide on the type of ceremony: religious or civil.

ü Meet religious minister/registrar to discuss wedding ceremony.

ü Choose and book venues for wedding and reception.

ü Obtain menus and cost estimates from caterers.

ü Investigate photographers; an engagement photo can be taken at this point.

ü Look into entertainment for the wedding reception.

ü Choose a wedding planner (if required).

ü Choose the wedding team: best man, bridesmaids, pageboys and ushers.

ü Organise responsibilities for parents.

ü Make appointments to try on wedding dresses.

ü Look into florists and check seasonal flowers.

ü Look into honeymoon ideas and destinations.

ü Book time off work for the wedding and honeymoon.

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