Be My Valentine 

Romance is in the air and proposals on the lips of many wistful and love struck grooms-to-be…  If you were one of the lucky brides-to-be who received a truly romantic proposal this Valentines day ,we would like to wish you many congratulations on your engagement…

Here at Blue Fizz, we thought we would create and share our 12 Month Wedding Planner to lend a helpful & inspiring hand to the many new brides-to-be!

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In the run up to saying ‘I do’,  organising and planning your big day can seem daunting,  but with a little helping hand from the team at Blue Fizz Events we are sure your wedding will be seamless and run effortlessly…

11 – 12 Months to go

  • Distribute SAVE THE DATE notifications
  • Determine your budget
  • Inspect wedding locations and identify any special requirements that may need to be pre-ordered

If you love the idea of having an outdoor wedding & need extra room for your guests at your desired location take a look at our outdoor wedding venue ideas

 

9 – 10 Months to go

  • Book the photographer, videographer & officiator
  • Research caterers and arrange food & wine tastings
  • Visit registrars office
  • Source additional accommodation for your guests if required – block book hotel rooms / negotiate group discount.
  • Organise wedding insurance

Be inspired by a range of recommended caterers and their delicious menu ideas from recent weddings & events  …

 

7 – 8 Months to go

  • Research & book music and entertainment
  • Research wedding dress & Order
  • Consider requirements for tables, chairs, cutlery, crockery, linen and make a provisional order
  • Consider holiday destinations for your honeymoon
  • see wedding accessories & styling 

6 Months to go

  • Book your florist, order bouquets, boutonnieres and other flowers & order
  • Book your wedding transport
  • Schedule cake tastings & order
  • Book hair and make-up artist
  • Research and select bridesmaid dresses and grooms wear
  • Consider a gift list for the wedding party & research gifts
  • Consider a rehearsal service & dinner
  • Start a wedding list
  • If you are having a custom designed ring now is the time to organise

Be inspired & fall in love with these fabulous wedding florists, creative wedding cakes, beautiful dresses & ring designers…
see Holts Jewellers

 

5 Months to go

  • Order wedding invitations and maps to the wedding venue
  • Order any other elements for your wedding to be hired in ‘on the day’
  • Choose decorative accessories including table centre pieces, table liners and any other specialty items to style the tables
  • Consider venue design and decor – Order any styling elements required and book stylist

Let us lend a helping hand – For a seamless, professionally run and expertly executed wedding, why not take advantage of our planning, management, styling and coordination services. Always delivered with a creative eye and attention to detail – take a look at previous events & weddings we have been involved with…  Blue Fizz Weddings.

4 Months to go

  • Shop for bridal accessories & underwear: Source a seamstress from the bridal wear boutiques
  • Order favours
  • Finalise menus for wedding and rehearsal dinners
  • Book ‘Pop-up’ bar and consider all drink requirements

3 Months to go

  • Choose place cards plus order table numbers.
  • Choose table plan
  • Consider your first dance song & playlist of special tracks
  • Finalise guest list and send invitations
  • Schedule time for a rehearsal ceremony & dinner
  • Organise hen & stag parties

Fall head over heels with divine stationary ideas …

2 Months to go

  • Finalise Honeymoon plans

Look forward to heading off with your partner on your arm, to a romantic honeymoon destination…

7 Weeks to go

  • Create and implement a system to keep track of responses from guests
  • Draft schedule of events for wedding

Take the stress away … Wedding & event co-ordinators can help with finalising your wedding plans & can assist in adding the final details to make your big day truly perfect!

6 Weeks to go

  • Have a meeting with entertainers, musicians & DJ’s, making sure they know when they need to set up  and conduct sound tests
  • Make a list of moments you would like to be captured on camera & video

5 Weeks to go

  • Choose the ceremony readings
  • Take any rings to jeweller to be engraved or sized correctly
  • Finalise catering & drinks requirements
  • Finalise requirements for tables, chairs, cutlery, crockery and linen

How beautiful….

4 Weeks to go

  • Chase up your guests who haven’t replied to your invitation
  • Create a final schedule of events and send it to everyone who needs it
  • Meet with the officiator to review the order and contents of the ceremony
  • Meet with the photographer & videographer to finalise your ideas
  • Print ceremony programmes and table menus

3 Weeks to go

  • Set up a final meeting with the florist and other professionals
  • Write speeches

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2 Weeks to go

  • Final dress fitting
  • Bride to treat herself to a facial, massage and hair colour appointment
  • Check in with those scheduled to make toast

Relax and enjoy being pampered before the big day…

1 Week to go

  • Pick up wedding dress
  • Pack for your honeymoon
  • Finalise seating arrangements and table stationary
  • Finalise table plan
  • Confirm all bookings – collection and delivery of all items
  • Check all wedding documentation is in order
  • Send shortlist to photographer / videographer
  • Confirm food and drink details
  • Check the weather forecast

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5 Days to go

  • Practice vows
  • Pack bag for the wedding day including emergency kit

2 Days to go

  • Give programmes to anything else to be handed out at the ceremony & reception to those involved with distribution
  • Make sure the bridal party have their outfits complete including shoes & accessories

1 Day to go

  • Adjust seating plan for any last minute cancellations
  • Confirm flight reservations for honeymoon if required
  • Make all final checks
  • Treat bridal party to a fun outing
  • Rehearse ceremony & enjoy supper

On your Wedding Day

  • Relax … It’s your big day… ENJOY EVERY MINUTE !!