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Having talked with 100’s of brides, The Fabulous Day wedding planner has been produced with a practical view to organising your wedding day. It guides you step by step through all the aspects of planning your big day. In the past, tradition tells us that the father of the bride would normally have paid for the main event with the groom chipping in for the ceremony costs along with things like the bridesmaids and mother of the bride presents and flowers etc. However, today many couples pay for the bulk of the costs themselves with many receiving donations towards the cost of the big day or the honeymoon.

This planner suggests when you should start to arrange and book your services as timing is one of the vital keys to getting the big day to run to perfection. Maybe it’s a big wedding or a small family affair, you must always remember the wedding professionals you hire for the big day will have years of experience and will have been at many weddings before. Their advice will be invaluable to your arrangements. Throughout this planner we have provided contact details for just a few of the local wedding professionals who could be your first step in planning your special day. Just call them first.

Now that you have set the date for your wedding, you need to start planning the events of the day. MyWeddingDreams.co.uk have created this free planner for you so that nothing is left to chance.

Using selected professionals for the various parts of your day, will always take the strain out of the arrangements. This wedding planner will have a number of very reliable professional services such as; photographers, cars, florists, venues etc; and they will all be highly regarded within the wedding industry.

Arranging your day doesn’t have to be the most stressful thing that you have ever done. But do not panic, using this step by step guide we will help you through the intricate details so everything runs to plan. The next few pages will help with the "What to Do" and "When" and will also help with the budgetary planning side.

Cost will be a big factor and careful planning will remove many a headache. If you have the time you should start the planning at least 12 months before the big day especially if you have a special venue or photographer you wish to use. Good services such as venues, photographers and wedding cars etc can get booked up a long time in advance.

YOUR FABULOUS DAYWedding Planner

As one of the South’s leading & most established Wedding Fayre Organisers, we are delighted to work with My Wedding Dreams Ltd, who have produced and published this great little Planner for us, provided for you free of charge

when you attend any PMN Wedding Fayre.

Hosting more than 25 Wedding Fayres annually, at many prestigious wedding venues across Hampshire and the surrounding counties, we provide visiting

couples with ideas & inspiration for their special day; from big extravagance to low key elegance, we pride ourselves on

filling our wedding fayres with top class wedding suppliers from all categories, such as;

• Bridal, Bridesmaid & Mother of the Bride• Grooms, Best Men & Paige Boys Attire• Jewellery & Accessories• Entertainment• Photography & Videography• Booths & alternative entertainment• Cakes, Caterers, Chocolate Fountains, Sweet Carts & more...• Live Music, Bands, Quartets & Singers

• Florists• Venue Décor & Styling• Stationery, Favours & table plans• Health, Hair & Beauty• Photography & Videography• Transport - all eras, from Horse & Carriage and Helicopters! • Venues• Miscellaneous - such as ring baring Barn Owls, Fire Eating Artists, Fireworks & Fashion Shows!

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We like to give our visiting Wedding-Planning-Couples lots when they attend our fayres.

With a limited supply of our exclusive jam-packed Deluxe Wedding Gift Bags, they’re available first-come-first-served at all

our Wedding Fayres - but they’re so popular that we have queues of eager couples, hoping to receive one.

Filled with numerous copies of the very latest editions of many top wedding magazine publications, cosmetic gifts, supplier offers & giveaways – not to mention that they’re worth approximately £10 each, they soon get snapped up, so come early to avoid missing out! (...don’t worry though, once they’re gone, we still have plenty

of our lovely regular Gift Bags too).

Deluxe Wedding Gift Bags

BUDGET PLANNER

BUDGET PLANNER

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The Countdown12 MONTHS TO GO

Set the date.

Settle on a budget.

Arrange a wedding planner.

Book your venue/ceremony.

Draw up your guest list.

Book a marquee if required.

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Research the style of photography that best suits you.

Arrange to meet with a range ofphotographers before booking.

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Also consider using a videographer, who can

complement your photos.

Book your videographer.

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Book your photographer. Check that photos can be taken at the ceremony.

Consider using a Toastmaster to make the big day go without any hiccups.

Book your wedding planner.

Book a wedding crèche service to entertain the little ones.

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The Countdown11 MONTHS TO GO

Start trying dresses, made to measure dresses or bespoke gowns can take far longer to

design and make.

Start thinking about your ceremony and vows, especially if you want to write the wedding

vows yourself.

Start putting together your perfect accessories to complement your gown.

If the mother of the bride and groom require hats, fascinators and outfits for the special day,

consider a Milliner to create a bespoke look.

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Book a fireworks extravaganza to WOW your guests.

Booking and planning your entertainment for the whole wedding day should be done well in advance. Consider bands, guitarists, pianists, DJs, entertainers, harpists and Fun Casinos.

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Arrange a photo booth, video booth or magic mirror booth for the evening reception. This is a

great way to entertain your guests.

Start putting together your perfect accessories to complement your gown.

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The Countdown11 MONTHS TO GO

Start planning your honeymoon. If your intention is to go abroad, now is the time to start looking.

Start thinking about your ceremony and vows, especially if you want to write the wedding vows yourself.

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12-11 MONTH Suppliers

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RHINEFIELD HOUSE HOTELTel: 01590 622922

handpickedhotels.co.uk

VENUES

PORTSMOUTH MARRIOTT Tel: 02392 383151

mariottweddings.co.uk/portsmouth

VENUES

AUDLEYS WOODTel: 01256 817555

handpickedhotels.co.uk

VENUES

NOEL THOMPSON TOASTMASTER Tel: 07747 614710

enquiries@noel-thompson.co.uknoel-thompson.co.uk

TOASTMASTER

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12-11 MONTH Suppliers

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ENTITY PHOTOGRAPHICTel: 02380 783964

contact@entityphoto.comentityphoto.com

PHOTOGRAPHY

NATHAN JAMES VIDEOGRAPHY Tel: 0845 644 8202 / 07930 983553sales@nathanjamesfilmproductions.co.uk

nathanjamesfilmproductions.co.uk

VIDEOGRAPHY

HAMPSHIRE WEDDING CRECHERS thehampshireweddingcrechers.co.uk

WEDDING CRÈCHE

12-11 MONTH Suppliers

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CAMEO BRIDES Tel: 023 9264 8111

cameobridesofdrayton@gmail.comcameobridesofdrayton.co.uk

THE BRIDAL HALLTel: 023 9258 3888

BRIDALWEAR

THE PERFECT ONE BRIDAL Tel: 07414 747029

info@theperfectone.co.uktheperfectone.co.uk

OCCASIONS OF WEST STREETTel: 01329 233865

occasionsbridalfareham.co.uk

ZANETA BURNETTTel: 07854 606389

zb.design@yahoo.comzanetaburnettdesign.co.uk

CHARISMA OF FAWLEYTel: 02380 894500

charismaoffawley.co.uk

BESPOKE DESIGNS

OCCASIONWEAR

BRIDALWEAR

BRIDALWEAR BRIDALWEAR

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12-11 MONTH Suppliers

LADY LUCK FUN CASINOSTel: 02380 440476

ladyluckfuncasinos.co.uk

ABSOLUTE ENTERTAINMENTTel: 07775 846863 / 01256 324858

absolute.entertainment18@gmail.comabsoluteentertainmenthants.com

ENTERTAINMENT - CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

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MEMORY MIRRORTel: 0800 980 7507 / 07740 076790

memory-mirror.co.uk

PHOTOBOOTH

PYROTASTIC FIREWORKSTel: 07947 174712info@pyrotastic.co.uk

pyrotastic.co.uk

TRAVEL COUNCELLORSTel: 01489 858360 / 07828 584343

maria.clark@travelcounsellors.comtravelcounsellors.com

FIREWORKS

HONEYMOON

Organise your wedding theme.

Book and speak with wedding venue decoration specialists.

Arrange your wedding flowers.

Organise transport for the big day. Whether just for the bride & groom or the

entire wedding party.

The Countdown10-8 MONTHS TO GO

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Order your wedding jewellery.

Make plans to get in shape - plan fitness and nutrition regime if you’re looking to get in shape for the big day.

Design & order your wedding stationery. Think about place names, and thank you cards.

Book your caterer. Book a mobile bar if required.

Arrange any equipment hire required.

Order your cake. Work with your cake designer to design the perfect centrepiece.

10 - 8 MONTH Suppliers

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WILD THINGS FLORIST Tel: 07765 443039

caroline@wildthingsflorist.co.ukwildthingsflorist.co.uk

KNOTT JUST BLOOMSTel: 023 9307 4235knottjustblooms.com

HAMPSHIRE WEDDING CARSTel: 07782 238724

tibiz@mail.com

HORSE DRAWN OCCASIONSTel: 07970 752437

horsedrawnoccasions@outlook.comhorsedrawn-occasions.co.uk

TRANSPORT

TRANSPORT

POPPIELLI Tel: 07519 089878claire@poppielli.com

poppielli.com

FLORISTRY

STATIONERY

FLORISTRY

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The Countdown7-5 MONTHS TO GO

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Grooms and groomsmen outfits.

Arrange bridal party outfits. Bridesmaids / Flower girls etc.

Hair / Make up trials.

Smile makeover and cosmetic dentistry.

Arrange guest accommodation and confirm numbers with your venue.

Look into personalised gifts for your bridal party.

Start organising your special touches for your big day. Favours, special table decorations and finishing touches will bring your big day altogether.

Looking for special touches now to make the big day one to remember, consider booking a Waffle Pod or sweetie cart. Little touches make a big difference.

Arrange your gift list.

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7 - 3 MONTH Suppliers

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JUST 4 GUYS Tel: 01730 894969 / 07879 456773

ukjustforguys@aol.comjust-for-guys.com

ANTHONY BLAY

anthonyblay.co.uk

MENSWEAR

AMY ROUSETel: 07814 754249

amyrousemua@outlook.comfacebook.com/AmyRousemakeup

HIGHFIELD DENTALTel: 02380 557063

info@highfielddentalcare.co.ukhighfielddentalcare.co.uk

MAKE-UP

COSMETIC DENTISTRY

MENSWEAR

THE WAFFLE PODTel: 07827 812898

info@thewafflepod.co.ukthewafflepod.co.uk

SPECIAL TOUCHES

WEDDING EVENTS at a glance

The Final Countdown CHECKLISTAll the planning is done, and the big day is just around the corner. Use the checklist below to make sure you haven’t missed a thing.

Make sure that your fiancé has organised the rings, his wedding clothes and accessories, the first night hotel and honeymoon.

Order foreign currency.

Check your wedding clothes and try on the whole outfit, including headdress, shoes, underwear and jewellery, there is still time for last minute alterations.

2 MONTHS TO GO

1 MONTH TO GO

Hold a ceremony rehearsal.

Check if traffic delays are expected on the day en-route to your place of marriage.

Make sure your outfit is complete, including any alterations.

Have a final hair/make-up trial.

Remind your fiancé to write his speech and the best man to write his.

WEDDING DRESS / ACCESSORIES

PHOTOGRAPHER / VIDEOGRAPHER

CAR HIRE / TRANSPORT

VENUE / CEREMONY / TOASTMASTER

CATERING

BRIDESMAIDS / BEST MAN / USHERS

JEWELLERY

MAKE-UP

STATIONERY

INVITES SENT

FLOWERS

MUSIC / ENTERTAINMENT

ACCESSORIES

SPECIAL TOUCHES

GIFT LIST

TABLE PLAN / SEATING PLAN

HEN & STAG PARTIES

VENUE DECORATION

HONEYMOON

ACCOMMODATION

WEDDING CAKE

WEDDING CRÈCHE

FIREWORKS