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RIDDLE’S COURTA UNIQUE VENUE FOR EXCEPTIONAL WEDDINGS
12 - 9 monthsStep by step
Wedding planning can be a daunting task so here at Riddle’s Court we have put together these step by step points to help you pull together everything you need for the big day.
A SIMPLE GUIDE TO PLANNING THE PERFECT DAY
First thoughts
Draw up a guest list to get an idea of numbersDecide a dateAgree a budgetDecide what kind of ceremony you would likeCreate a pintrest board for inspiration
Visit venues and bookSend out save the datesDecide on a menu, book a caterer and confirm this with your venueThink about any evening entertainment and book a band or start to create a playlistVisit bridal ateliers and choose an outfit
6 - 4 months9 - 6 months 4 - 2 months
A SIMPLE GUIDE TO PLANNING THE PERFECT DAY
Start to write your vowsPrepare your staintionery and send invitesGet a marriage licence from the CouncilDo a trial of any wedding hair or make upFinalise your seating planPick the perfect accessories and shoes to complement your outfit
Taste some flavours and order a cakeChoose your wedding ringsPlan a relaxing honeymoon or staycationBook your wedding night accommodationArrange transport to and from the venueConfirm table layout and furniture choices with your venue and caterers
Ask your closest friends and family to be part of the wedding party Meet and choose an officiant or celebrantChoose and book a photographer or videographer to record the dayDecide on decorations and meet with a florist
1 week to go2 months to go 1 month to goFinalise the order of service for the day and send it to all your suppliers Purchase or craft a guest bookBreak in your wedding shoesThink about a gift you might like to give the wedding party for their helpEnjoy a hen party or stag do!
Make sure your outfits still fits perfectlyConfirm final numbers and seating plan with the venue and caterersPay any final balancesMake a list of who is making toasts and brief your wedding party on the plan for the big day
Give all of your vendors an emergency number to call, just in case (not yours!)Ensure all items for the day of the wedding are packed up for deliveryAttend a rehearsal dinnerPack for the honeymoon or wedding nightRelax and get some beauty sleep!
The morning of During the big day AfterwardsPrearrange for someone to return any rentalsPre-plan for someone to take your wedding attire for cleaningSend thank you cards for your guests attendance and any gifts you receivedToast your marriage! You did it!
Introduce your photographer to a friend or family member so they know who is whoGive the marriage certificate to someone to take to the registrar the next dayMake sure you take time to pause and appreciate your family, friends, and each other. Most importantly enjoy yourselves!
Attend any pampering/ grooming appointmentsConfirm with venue any last minute guest changesGive the rings to the ringbearerMake sure the wedding party have their corsages or buttonholes
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322 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2PG
