Wedding Checklist

To make your special day an event to remember our wedding checklist will help you plan your wedding and reception with the Carbis Bay Hotel.

Checklist

1 Year

Arrange wedding with clergyman or registrar.

Book reception location and caterers.

Book the honeymoon - make arrangements for the first night.

8 Months

Discuss optional evening entertainment.

Compile guest list with both families.

Choose bridesmaids, best man, ushers and page boys.

Shop for dresses and accessories.

Decide on men's outfits and arrange hire.

6 Months

Book a photographer and/or video company.

Arrange wedding cars.

Order wedding cake.

Make a wedding gift list.

Order stationery (invitations, order of service and place cards).

4 Months

Visit clergymen again, discuss bands, music, flowers, confetti, bell-ringing and fees.

Choose wedding rings.

Consult florist and organise floral arrangements (bouquets, bottonholes, church and reception).

3 Months

Buy gifts for Groom and Attendants.

Finalise honeymoon and wedding night details.

confirm menus, wines with hotel and caterers.

Send out invitations

2 Months

record acceptances and refusals.

Send out wedding gift list.

Reply immediately to presents received.

1 Month

Finalise with caterers the numbers.

Draw up a table plan.

Check wedding clothes.

Visit hairdresser.

Practise wedding make-up.

Try on dress, shoes and headwear.

1 Week

Full rehersal of the wedding (time the journey to the church).

Finalise honeymoon - luggage to reception, tickets and money.

Make final checks for the wedding cake, flowers, photographer, cars etc.

For further details please contact Stephen Baker on 01736 795311 or use our online form.