Planning your wedding

• Hairstylist
• Beautician – Will you also want a massage?
• Manicurist – It's OK guys, you don't need to feel shy at having your nails done this time. And for the bride, check that the gloves will still fit after the nail artist has mounted a little 3D cherub on your nails. Often the ring finger is specially decorated, just in case the groom forgets which finger to place the ring on during the ceremony; it happens!
• Dresser
• Florist
• Photographer and videographer – Make sure they know of any special requirements you have thought of since booking them. For example, a Ring Relay.
• Chapel – Go through the order of service one more time and ensure that any special requirements you have are in place. Confirm the rehearsal time with the chapel, and of course all the attendants you will be using.
• MC, DJ, band, other entertainers – Do you want a particular popular song or music?
• Transportation, for yourselves, your families and other guests
• Caterer -

  They should also be providing tableware so make sure they haven't forgotten the accessories you will need: toasting glasses, candle-lighting rods, cake knife, party poppers, bubble machine, dry-ice machine etc.

  Will they be providing snacks for you during The Day? You will have little chance to eat much between breakfast and the party meal so you may feel rather hungry. Don't request anything that would make a mess or stain if accidentally dropped. Forget any diet you've been on; forget what is good or healthy for you. Order something that will give you energy and / or make you feel good. You are about to embark on something that is both mentally and physically stressful for a few hours. You don't want to collapse from exhaustion, so arrange for a few biscuits and make sure you eat them!

• Travel agent - Check that everything is booked. Start collecting together your honeymoon clothing, luggage, and make a packing list. Get foreign currency and travellers cheques. Make sure your credit card doesn't expire while you are away.

Buy the gifts for your guests. Hotels and department stores usually have special deals and good suggestions of suitable gifts in different price ranges.

Review the replies from your guests. Telephone anyone who hasn't replied, just in case the invitation or reply went astray in the post.

Update your wed-site.

• Give the caterers the seating list and place-cards.
• Make sure the rings fit.

the final few days. This is it!