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Here is a guide to planning a perfect party. The biggest party you could ever plan for is a wedding. So we have given you a run down to a perfect wedding. If you are not planning a wedding and your party is something different, you can use this guide to plan your party. Just take out the services you don’t need for your own planning.
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As soon as possible
- Open a special wedding bank account (maybe a savings account for something like a birthday party).
- Decide a savings plan.
- Work out your budget.
- Take out wedding Insurance.
- Set a wedding date, even if provisional.
- Book a Toastmaster.
- Decide the style/ theme of your wedding.
- Draw up a guests list.
- See your minister or registrar.
- Book your church or ceremony venue.
- Book your reception venue, Hotel , Halls and venues , Marquee hire.
- Arrange accommodation for guests, Hotels.
- Book your wedding night Hotel.
- Choose attendants.
- Nominate two witnesses.
- Start looking for wedding outfits, Bridal shops.
- Decide who is doing what.
- Book Caterers.
- Choose Photographer.
- Book Videographer.
- Arrange transport, Car hire.
- Begin a health / beauty regime.
- Book wedding day Hairdresser appointment.
- Organise Stationery.
- Order your cake / chocolate fountain, Caterers.
- Book your Florist / bouquet preservation.
- Check passports are valid.
- Book your leave from work.
- Book your honeymoon, Hotels.
- Arrange vaccinations, visa, and Insurance.
- Organise balloon decorations, Party shops, or if a birthday maybe Fancydress shops.
- Book musicians, Bands.
- Organise entertainment(s), Disco / Karaoke, (or for other parties) Casino hire - Comedians - Magicians - Childrens entertainers - Inflatable hire - Face painters - Games hire - Stage & light rigging - Security personnel.
- Book Firework display.
- Decide bridal favours / table decorations, Stationery , Party shops.
- Compile a gift list or choose a bridal registry.
- Book mobile make-up beautician for wedding day.
- Give notice of marriage at your local register office.
Six to Four months before
- Decide wedding music, Click here for top 100 most requested party songs, or most requested love songs.
- Order gown.
- Buy wedding day lingerie.
- Finalise men’s outfit hire.
- Arrange foreign currency / travellers cheques.
- Decide styles with Hairdresser.
- Send invitations / gift list details.
- Finalise “Order of Service“ sheets.
- Choose wedding rings Jewellers.
- Confirm prior bookings.
- Organise your stag / hen “do’s” (PARTY).
- Buy presents for parents & attendants.
One month before
- Have you got your marriage authorities?
- Finalise your guest list(s).
- Organise place cards, Stationery.
- Do seating plan.
- Draw seating chart for reception.
- Confirm numbers with Caterers.
- Order drinks.
- Finish buying clothes for going away & honeymoon.
- Inform Florist of number of buttonholes.
- Don’t miss dress / menswear fittings.
- Tell Stationer number of order of service sheets / place cards.
- Think about speeches.
- Write down special vows and readings and give to minister / registrar.
- Notify bank or other officials of change of name.
- Finalise plans with helpers.
- Book a cleaner to come in whilst you’re on honeymoon.
Two weeks before
- Final fittings for clothes.
- Final check on all prior bookings.
- Wear shoes around the house.
- Start honeymoon packing.
- Attend ceremony rehearsal.
- Give Photographer list of must take shots and people involved.
- Give a checklist to helpers.
One week before
- Arrange collection of hire items.
- Make someone responsible for wedding clothes.
- Finalise arrangements with Hairdresser or beautician.
- Collect foreign currency / travellers cheques.
- Confirm arrangements for taking presents from the reception.
- Prepare a timetable for wedding day preparations.
- Arrange for snacks and champagne to be put in your hotel room for the wedding night.
- Have a romantic night / weekend – don’t talk weddings.
- Arrange for someone to check your reception venue on the morning of your wedding.
- Arrange a babysitter if you have kids, with family members.
Day before
- Treat yourself to a massage at a health spa.
- Give rings and monies for fees and tips to best man.
- Have luggage / overnight bags / clothes taken to hotel.
- Speak to all attendants.
- Relax and have an early night.
- Set your alarm.
On the day before you leave
- Give yourself plenty of time to prepare.
- Don’t miss breakfast.
- Have a glass of bubbly, but only one.
- Have a manicure and massage.
- Check bouquet, buttonholes, corsages have arrived.
- Have buttonholes delivered to ushers.
- Give make-up to mum or bridesmaid.
- Make sure best man has rings, copy of speeches, vows and readings, messages.
- Put your engagement ring on your right hand.
During the day
Congratulations and have a fabulous time! Set aside 15 mins every hour to soak up the atmosphere.
At the airport
Tell them you’re on honeymoon and ask for an upgrade.
Honeymoon at home
Have one, if only a few days at home. Tell everyone you’re going away so they leave you in peace. Fill the fridge with goodies. Get all the take-away menus. Order wine for home when you order for the reception. Buy or hire your favourite films. And open your presents.
After the honeymoon
- Send thank you notes.
- Post or deliver cake to those who could not attend the wedding.
- Change name on legal documents, e.g. drivers licence.
- Give yourselves new things to look forward to.
Lastly congratulations from 1venue.co.uk, and don’t forget to come back to us when you have your anniversary parties.
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