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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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Our Wedding Notes
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The Countdown12 MONTHS TO GO
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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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The Countdown12 MONTHS TO GO
Also consider using a videographer, who can
complement your photos.
Book your videographer.
Our Wedding Notes
The Countdown12 MONTHS TO GO
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.
Our Wedding Notes
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The Countdown11 MONTHS TO GO
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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The Countdown11 MONTHS TO GO
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.
Our Wedding Notes
12-11 MONTH Suppliers
Our Wedding Notes
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
TOASTMASTER
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12-11 MONTH Suppliers
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ENTITY PHOTOGRAPHICTel: 02380 783964
PHOTOGRAPHY
NATHAN JAMES VIDEOGRAPHY Tel: 0845 644 8202 / 07930 [email protected]
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
THE BRIDAL HALLTel: 023 9258 3888
BRIDALWEAR
THE PERFECT ONE BRIDAL Tel: 07414 747029
OCCASIONS OF WEST STREETTel: 01329 233865
occasionsbridalfareham.co.uk
ZANETA BURNETTTel: 07854 606389
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
ENTERTAINMENT - CASINO ENTERTAINMENT
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MEMORY MIRRORTel: 0800 980 7507 / 07740 076790
memory-mirror.co.uk
PHOTOBOOTH
PYROTASTIC FIREWORKSTel: 07947 [email protected]
pyrotastic.co.uk
TRAVEL COUNCELLORSTel: 01489 858360 / 07828 584343
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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The Countdown10-8 MONTHS TO GO Our Wedding Notes
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
KNOTT JUST BLOOMSTel: 023 9307 4235knottjustblooms.com
HAMPSHIRE WEDDING CARSTel: 07782 238724
HORSE DRAWN OCCASIONSTel: 07970 752437
TRANSPORT
TRANSPORT
POPPIELLI Tel: 07519 [email protected]
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.
4-3 MONTHS TO GO Our Wedding Notes
7 - 3 MONTH Suppliers
Our Wedding Notes
JUST 4 GUYS Tel: 01730 894969 / 07879 456773
ANTHONY BLAY
anthonyblay.co.uk
MENSWEAR
AMY ROUSETel: 07814 754249
[email protected]/AmyRousemakeup
HIGHFIELD DENTALTel: 02380 557063
MAKE-UP
COSMETIC DENTISTRY
MENSWEAR
THE WAFFLE PODTel: 07827 812898
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
