Wedding Plan Timeline
Still a way off...
* Set a rough date (or narrow it down a bit).
* Think about how many people you want to invite and how you imagine your special day.
* Set a budget and decide who’s paying for what.
* Organise wedding insurance.
* Choose your best man, ushers and bridesmaids (a great way to include additional people is to ask others to be your witnesses, do a reading or even perform during the day).
* Provisionally book your wedding date at Cornish Camels and then book the registrar (helstonregistrars@cornwall.gov.uk).
* Make a first draft of your guest list.
* Collect ideas and pictures to make a wedding scrap book of your inspiration.
* Websites such as ruffledblog.com and www.pinterest.com are great for ideas.
* Confirm your date with Cornish Camels and pay 20% booking deposit.
* Book accommodation for any guests who need it. We have 2 cottages on the farm, one sleeps 6 and the other 5
* Send out save-the-date cards (you could email, text or set up a facebook page).
* Consider menu ideas, table settings and colour schemes.
* Book your photographer. Becs at www.rjg-photography.co.uk is a regular at the farm! Becs also does hair and makeup for the complete package.
* Design your invitations and stationary (be warned they take a lot of time and patience to make!).
* Plan your wedding cake.
* Start the dress hunt!
* Choose your florist and discuss ideas (Emma at Emma’s flowers: e-hosking@sky.com creates beautiful arrangements). Local flowers can be purchased from Caroline Hosken: 01326 231240, and Nick Van den Burg: 01326 561103. Potted plants and herbs are available from Alison Lawer: 01326 562316.
* Book your reception entertainment, we are more than happy to accommodate bands and arrange sound and light systems.
Getting closer…
* Give notice of your marriage to the superintendent registrar at Helston registry office and pay your second instalment to Cornish Camels.
* Groom, start thinking about suits for yourself, your best man and ushers.
* Order your wedding cake.
* Set up your wedding gift list.
* Choose your bridesmaids dresses.
* Plan and book your honeymoon.
* Finalise readings and music and get them approved by the registrar.
* Send out your invitations.
* Choose and buy your wedding rings.
* Think about order of service and day plan.
* Choose or start making your wedding favours.
Almost there…
* Chase unanswered invitations and confirm number of guests with Cornish Camels.
* Create a seating plan for your guests.
* Buy your marriage licence from the registrar.
* Confirm timings with all of your key wedding suppliers including photographer, florist, cake maker, DJ/ band.
* Choose gifts for your wedding party.
* Time for stag and hen parties!
* Consider whether you would like a wedding rehearsal.
* Design/ print place settings.
* Double check the wedding parties outfits and accessories, start wearing your wedding shoes in around the house!
The day before…
* Get your team of volunteers ready to decorate the venue (remember snacks to help with motivation!).
* Relax and enjoy having your loved ones around you.