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Holiday Inn Glasgow - East Kilbride Wedding Guide
In order to help get ready for your wedding in Glasgow, East Kilbride, the Holiday Inn Glasgow - East Kilbride hotel has put together a timeline to take the stress out of planning your Glasgow, East Kilbride wedding.
12-18 months before the big day
* Set the date for your wedding
* Set your budget and decide who is organising each aspect
* Identify the type of venue for the ceremony & reception and contact the wedding coordinator.
* Book wedding photographer
* Book wedding cars & other transport
* Book band or DJ for reception
* Order invitations & stationery
* Decide on Bridesmaids, Best Man & Ushers
* Order wedding cake
* Decide on the number of guests & start drawing up guest list
* Investigate wedding insurance
* Reserve a block of rooms at the hotel for out-of-town guests
6 months before the big day
* Register for your wedding gift list
* Choose wedding dress & accessories
* Choose Bridesmaid dresses
* Book your honeymoon
* Decide on theme and select flowers
* Bridegroom to arrange suits for Best Man, Ushers & Fathers
* Organise the hen night and stag night
* Organise your personalised wedding website (see brochure for details)
4 months before the big day
* Post wedding invitations with details of timings, transport, directions & details of the hotel
* Select wedding rings
* Finalise order of service and select music/hymns
* Contact your wedding suppliers e.g. florist, entertainment etc to confirm details
* If you are changing your name, inform banks, passport office etc (ensure your honeymoon is booked under the name that will be on your passport)
6-8 weeks before the big day
* Confirm any travel arrangements & hotel reservations
* Organise presents for Bridesmaids and Mothers of the Bride and Bridegroom
* Choose wedding favours for the reception
* Make hairdresser & beauty salon appointments - ask your wedding coordinator what we can organise
* Meet with your wedding coordinator to discuss seating plans, place cards, drinks packages and have your menu tasting
3 weeks before the big day
* Confirm final number of guests & seating plan with your wedding coordinator
* Arrange wedding rehearsal
* Give florist total number of button holes and delivery details
* Confirm timings with wedding cars & transport operators
* Discuss with your photographer the photos you would like
* Give the band/DJ a list of songs you would like played
* Final fittings for wedding dress
* Ensure Bridegroom, Best Man & Father of the Bride are writing speeches
* Bridegrooms to arrange a gift to be delivered to the Bride before the ceremony
* Collect wedding rings and ensure they fit
1 week before the big day
* Have trial hair and make-up session - ask your wedding coordinator what we can organise for you
* Meet with the Best Man, Bridesmaids and Ushers to finalise wedding day plans
* Wear in wedding day shoes at home!
* Collect wedding dress, veil & accessories
* Pack for honeymoon and ensure tickets have arrived
