Hello! I have just booked my wedding for 18th October 2014 for King Evelthon Beach Hotel. It has been confirmed with the town hall and now I just need to start planning my wedding checklist so I can tick off everything that needs to be done.
Please let me know if I've missed anything out and it would be great to hear from brides that are also getting married at this venue as it's completely new - in fact, it hasn't even opened yet!
Deadline Activity 25/02/2014 Finalise guestlist Choose and book a ceremony and reception venue Order wedding rings Look at different wedding dress styles - narrow down to 5 different styles. Design, assemble and send out wedding invitations Book flights for bride/groom Book accommodation for bride/groom
31/03/2014 Find out about all the legal wedding procedure requirements
15/04/2014 Look at photographers/videographers and book Decide your reception entertainment
30/04/2014 Book your reception entertainment: DJ/Band, singers, photobooth, etc. Decide theme
08/05/2014 Chase R.S.V.P (deadline was 30/04/2014)
15/05/2014 Check legal documentation - birth certifactes, passports (6 months validity after date of wedding) Decide decorations and book Decide flower arrangements and book Choose your wedding cake and order it
25/05/2014 Plan honeymoon Book wedding transport for guests Finalise ceremony arrangements with officiant, including marriage licence Book hotel's hairdresser, makeup, nails artist - trial day and wedding day. 30/08/2014 Buy bridal accessories: veil, headpiece, jewellery, lingerie and shoes. Order your favours Sort out hen and stag parties Plan and source guest goodie bag and wedding day plan on fan Book honeymoon Source wedding dress/lingerie Decide what you are using for something old/new/borrowed/blue First confirmation with suppliers: ceremony and time, decorations, florists, cake, hairdressers/makeup artists, photographers, DJs, hen/stag details, honeymoon arangements
15/09/2014 Assess budget for expenses and exchange GBP for EUR Confirm all reception details including menus and numbers Arrange seating for reception
25/09/2014 If changing H2B's name to deed poll - do it now (no fee) Make sure Sworn Affidavits (and deed poll if applicable) are stamped and signed by solicitor (one month or less before wedding day)
30/09/2014 Name your place cards for your guests---Check luggage condition
01/10/2014 Last confirmation with suppliers: ceremony and time, decorations, florists, cake, hairdressers/makeup artists, photographers, DJs, hen/stag details, honeymoon arangements Check clothing: dress, accessories, comfortable shoes, jewellery, lingerie, heels, something old/new/borrowed/blue Haircut for bride/groom - nothing drastic Organise cash for anything that is to be paid on the day and give it to a trusted person to make the payment on the day Check guest goodie bag - including fan with wedding day plan
05/10/2014 Organise someone to transport wedding accessories
14/10/2014 Arrive in Cyprus - sort out venue and decoration details with the hotel,Apply to marriage officer in person and submit joint Notice of Marriage application
15/10/2014 Review schedule with wedding party 19/10/2014 Ensure you get at least 2 copies of the wedding certificate, Check all wedding bills have been paid in full
01/11/2014 Write thank you letters
So exciting!
Tanya
EDIT - THIS HAS BEEN EDITED TO MAKE IT EASIER TO READ
CommentAuthorCatherineR
Ummmm, not sure but have you actually advanced from this further on in the budget? "25/02/2014 Look at different wedding dress styles - narrow down to 5 different styles."
Don't you need to buy one at some point?? Also, need to get moving on that as some shops take 9 months for the dress to arrive, let alone all the alterations etc! xx
Married my wife on 15.08.15
Honeymooned on the Isles of Scilly :)
CommentAuthorPang
30/08/2014 Source wedding dress/lingerie
:D I figure I will buy by Aug since I'm attempting to exercise and if I lose weight by Aug, I'd rather have an accurate fitting.
9 months?? That seems like an incredibly long time. I'm planning to (not decided yet) to have a non-traditional wedding dress, since practically I want a dress I can wear again!
CommentAuthorPang
I did forget guestbook, confetti and wedding music though!!
CommentAuthorCatherineR
Well, where are you planning on getting your dress from? A bridal dress store or online because these mammoth constructions take quite a while to make! I'd be terrified leaving it till August and so would the majority of brides on here especially if you want to buy from a dress shop as there's no way you'd get a dress in time!! xx
Married my wife on 15.08.15
Honeymooned on the Isles of Scilly :)
You'd get a sale dress on the day in dress shops which is what my fiancee did last weekend but even looking at online dresses like I have been this evening, they have a 6-8 week wait to make and send to me!
Married my wife on 15.08.15
Honeymooned on the Isles of Scilly :)
CommentAuthorPang
Originally, I wanted to custom make a particular dress, but it's just too expensive. I am now planning to get it from a store - though it may not be a bridal dress store. I've seen quite a few shops in bicester where they have evening gowns. Though if I do get a traditional wedding dress... I will bump up the deadline - do you think end of may is ok??
CommentAuthorCatherineR
That only leaves you with 5 months doesn't it? I'd be getting worried if I didn't have a dress NOW if I'm getting from a bridal store! I'd get calling all your local bridal shops tomorrow to find out what their lead times are on dresses and what they can do for you! Not sure what the stance is on evening gown shops but I imagine quicker although you'd have to find out. Unless you buy a sample/sale dress from the bridal stores, you'll be lucky to get a dress! Some do as little as 4 months but the majority are 6-9 months and some up to a year if they are busy! Also, it may be longer as the summer weddings will be delivering about now and there'll be a rush on with the designers to get those dresses out first.... I'd get on it asap! x
Married my wife on 15.08.15
Honeymooned on the Isles of Scilly :)
CommentAuthorPang
Thanks for the advice Catherine!! Will give them a call tomorrow :) xx
CommentAuthorCatherineR
No worries, good luck! Let me know how it goes tomorrow? :) xx
Married my wife on 15.08.15
Honeymooned on the Isles of Scilly :)
CommentAuthorPang
I phoned a couple of shops and their opinions vary vastly! One said 2 months before is fine, the other says 5 months! Hmmm looking as soon as possible won't hurt so I'll get on it :)
CommentAuthorlala "mod" bunni
i think this is all a bit regimented for me .....now im a really organised person and had everything done for the wedding with weeks to spare
Good, glad you spoke to them.... Bet you're glad you posted on here now eh! ;) xx
Married my wife on 15.08.15
Honeymooned on the Isles of Scilly :)
CommentAuthorPang
Lol - I need deadlines. I have such a bad memory and would be so anxious if I didn't have a schedule to stick to Lala!
Yep Catherine! :D Thank you so much xx
CommentAuthorCatherineR
Haha, so have you got a day to go round any shops yet?! :D xx
Married my wife on 15.08.15
Honeymooned on the Isles of Scilly :)
CommentAuthorPang
I'm hoping next week - just unsure of who to take with me!
CommentAuthorPang
Want a couple of people there for different opinions :D
CommentAuthorPang
edited
Probably mum and bridesmaids if they're free
CommentAuthorCatherineR
Can I come???? :D lol x
Married my wife on 15.08.15
Honeymooned on the Isles of Scilly :)
CommentAuthorPang
Lol I think I'll be nervous enough just taking my mum and bridesmaids with me :P appreciate the thought though!! xx
CommentAuthorCatherineR
Haha, I was joking!! You are in Surrey though and so am I weirdly, I just checked lol. Make sure you get some piccies for us all to admire when you're back though :D xx
Married my wife on 15.08.15
Honeymooned on the Isles of Scilly :)
CommentAuthorPang
:D Only if they look good!! xx
CommentAuthorCatherineR
Awwwww, don't be such a spoilsport!!! :P xx
Married my wife on 15.08.15
Honeymooned on the Isles of Scilly :)
