Guide
Plan your wedding, one step at a time.
Five steps to work through together. Adapt this guide to your date, your priorities and your suppliers’ requirements.
Set the foundations
Date, guests and budget
Before booking, agree on what matters most to you. Guest numbers, venue and budget need to be considered together.
- Write down three priorities each, then agree on your shared priorities.
- Draft a guest list and an overall budget.
- Compare quotes by separating included items, options and later payments.
For example: if food is your priority, compare the cost per guest before choosing extra decorations.
Prepare the invitations
Ask for the answers you need
A useful invitation gives the essentials and makes clear what you need from each guest.
- Check names, contact details and plus-ones before sending.
- Choose a reply deadline that works with your caterer’s deadlines.
- Plan questions about attendance, meals and practical needs.
For example: ask separately about the ceremony and dinner if the guest lists differ.
As replies arrive
Turn replies into decisions
Work from an up-to-date list. Confirmed attendance helps you refine meals, seating and the information you share.
- Check missing replies and contact the people concerned.
- Draft a seating plan, then check the venue’s constraints.
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs with your caterer by their deadline.
For example: when a plus-one confirms, check both their meal and their seat.
Before the wedding day
Share a useful schedule
A clear schedule helps guests find their way and trusted people take over practical tasks.
- Gather times, addresses and transport information.
- Choose a contact person for practical questions on the day.
- Read the schedule on a phone and share any important changes.
For example: give the exact meeting point for a shuttle, not just the venue’s address.
During and after the celebration
Gather your guests’ memories
Prepare sharing before the wedding, then give everyone time to find their pictures and words.
- Share the memories link with your guests.
- Include it again in your thank-you message after the celebration.
- Check retrieval and retention terms, then keep your own copies.
For example: include a simple invitation to share a photo or memory with your thank-you message.