Bendigo Weddings Checklist

The following is a list of some of the many factors you may wish to consider and pre plan for your Bendigo wedidng. 

Soon after announcing your wedding

Prepare a wedding budget and if relevant discuss it with who is paying.

Prepare a tentative guest list.

Decide upon a date for your wedding ceremony and reception. Confirm the dates with the chosen Bendigo venue and officials. 

Determine what hire equipment and facilities may be required.

Check with appropriate Bendigo authorities if you need to book photo venues such as parks and gardens.

Decide the size of your wedding party.

Nominate your Matron of Honour and best man.

Begin the search for your wedding dress and those of the bridal party.

Identify suitable Bendigo photographers and videographers. Be sure to view their past works and book your photographers and videographers early.

Decide upon invitations.

Book the entertainment for your wedding including jukebox

Book your Bendigo wedding cars / vehicles.

Research possible honeymoon destinations.

Research Bendigo Florists

Research hairdressers and make up artists. Book once you have found suitable providers

Consider wedding insurance.

Six months before wedding

Choose your wedding dress, and bridal party.

Choose wardrobe for groom and groomsmen. Order wedding rings. Book your honeymoon. If required ensure your passports are valid.

Review guest list.

Register your gift list at a Bridal Registry.

Complete an "Intention to Marry" form which your celebrant or church can assist with.

Finalise guest numbers. Order invitations, place cards, Thank You cards and Wedding.

Keep a list of gifts received and who they are from. Ensure you send thank you notes within 2 weeks of receiving the gift.

All honeymoon travel should be booked.

 Consider dancing lessons

Two months before your wedding day 

Ensure all wedding invitations have been sent. Maintain a list of acceptances.

Arrange for Dress fittings for the wedding dress and bridesmaids.

Shop for wedding shoes and begin to wear them in

Confirm grooms suits have been booked.

All pre-wedding parties should be planned including wedding shower, hen’s night, bucks night etc.

Book in Bendigo wedding night accommodation.

Contact your Bendigo florist and select flowers.

Choose your Master of Ceremonies.

4 weeks before the wedding day

Arrange for final fittings of your dress.

Trial runs for hair and make up.

Draw up the reception seating plan.

Hold pre-wedding parties.

Organise ‘Thank You’ gifts for bridal party

Make any final payments for Bendigo venues, cars, honeymoon etc

If travelling overseas for your honeymoon, arrange traveller's cheques, foreign currency, credit cards and travellers insurance

Invite people you would like to make speeches at the reception.

1 week before wedding day

Confirm everything.

Pick up the wedding dress, grooms suit and ensure the bridesmaids and groomsmen have theirs

Have a rehearsal of the ceremony.

Pack for your honeymoon.

It is a good idea to have an ‘emergency’ kit prepared. This may include Band Aids, a hanky, spare lipstick, spare pantyhose, etc.

Collect honeymoon tickets and reconfirm flights.

The Wedding Day

Get a good night sleep before the wedding.

Eat a good breakfast, you may find the day rushes by. 

Meet bridesmaids at the hairdressers and make up artist.

Remember wedding rings and marriage licence

• Have a great wedding.