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But if you've never planned such an important event before, it's easy to become overwhelmed. Where do you begin?  \nWe want to help you get wedding wise, so we've created this free wedding planning checklist. It tells you everything you need to do leading up to your wedding, in the order you need to do it.  \nAnd if something doesn't fit with your wedding plans, you can simply cross it off . There's no\"wedding rulebook\" that dictates what you must do to make your day perfect. All you need is two people in love and some friends and family to celebrate with!  \nView this checklist online to keep you on track, or print it out and add it to your wedding planning materials so you can refer to it.  \na free WEDDINGwise resource  \nThe Ultimate Wedding Planner WEDDINGwise   \n 18 Months  Before the Wedding  \n Throw an engagement party  \nYou're engaged – congratulations! Celebrate with friends and family before the hard work of wedding planning begins.  \n Decide on a budget  \nSit down with your partner and any family members who are contributing and decide on how much you're going to spend on the wedding.  \n See our FREE Wedding Budget Planner to help you sort it all out.  \n Choose your wedding theme  \nAlthough a theme isn't necessary, it helps you figure out the type of wedding you want and brings all the details together. Is your wedding \"elegant Hollywood glamour\" or \"a relaxing beach party\" or\"eco-friendly harvest festival\"?  \n Decide on a date  \nDo you want a summer wedding or a winter wonderland? Will you get married on your anniversary ora date with some other significance? Or will availability of your favourite venue determine your date?  \n Start looking at venues  \nPopular venues in peak season can book out years in advance so contact them as early as possible.  \nCreate a shortlist and visit the 3-5 you like best.  \n See our FREE Choosing a Wedding Venue checklist for tips on picking your perfect venue.  Create a wedding planning folder  \nWhether you keep this on your computer, iPad, or as a hard copy, you'll need a folder to store  \ninspiration pictures, vendor contracts, contact details and organisation lists.  \n Choose your wedding party  \nWho do you want to stand beside you on your wedding day? Honour your closest friends, relatives, and siblings by asking them to be in your bridal party.  \n Hire a wedding planner  \nIf you don't have the time or inclination to organize the wedding yourself, or you just want someone to make sure things run smoothly, then consider hiring a wedding planner.  \n Choose your caterer  \nWhen asked what they remember most about a wedding, most guests say \"the food!\" Make sure yours is a scrumptious memory by choosing a good caterer. Taste sampling mandatory – and so much fun!  \n[2 / 9](2 / 9 weddingwise.co.nz)[ weddingwise.co.nz](2 / 9 weddingwise.co.nz)  \nThe Ultimate Wedding Planner WEDDINGwise   \n Find a photographer  \nBrowse the work of different photographers and choose someone whose style you like and who fits within your budget.  \n See our FREE Choosing a Wedding Photographer checklist for tips on picking the best.  Choose a videographer  \nIt's wonderful to be able to look back on your wedding in a few years time and relive it all over again – so choose a videographer who can capture your wedding day in style.  \n Start the guest list  \nYou need a head count ASAP for venue and catering purposes, so start writing down who you're going to invite and their contact details.  \n 12 Months  Before the Wedding  \n Book your venue  \nHave you made up your mind yet? Choose a venue that fits your theme and budget and has space to cater for the number of guests you want.  \n Attend a wedding show  \nThere are several big wedding shows in New Zealand throughout the year and they're a great place to find vendors and enjoy a fun day out with your partner or a girlfriend.  \n See our Wedding Shows & Event","cbCaio5HBmG7dJzh","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaio5HBmG7dJzh","pdf",636346,9,"English","# 18 Months Before the Wedding\n## Engagement party\n## Decide on a budget\n## Choose your wedding theme\n## Decide on a date\n## Start looking at venues\n## Create a wedding planning folder\n## Choose your wedding party\n## Hire a wedding planner\n## Choose your caterer\n## Find a photographer\n## Choose a videographer\n## Start the guest list\n# 12 Months Before the Wedding\n## Book your venue\n## Attend a wedding show\n## Start looking for a wedding dress\n## Send out save-the-date cards\n## Start planning the honeymoon\n## Start saving photo & style inspiration\n# 6 Months Before the Wedding\n## Choose your celebrant","[{\"question\":\"How does the checklist help you plan a wedding?\",\"answer\":\"It outlines everything you need to do leading up to the wedding in the order you should do it, with items you can cross off if they no longer fit your plans.\"},{\"question\":\"What should you decide about before looking at venues?\",\"answer\":\"You should decide on a budget, choose a wedding theme, and decide on a date so you can find venues that match both theme and budget and can accommodate your guest count.\"},{\"question\":\"Which vendor-related tasks are included early on?\",\"answer\":\"The checklist covers choosing caterers, finding photographers, choosing videographers, and later arranging items like hair and makeup, the wedding cake, and transportation.\"}]","The Ultimate Wedding Planner - Wedding Checklist | PDF",1790237713]