BUDGET Who is paying? How much can we spend? Do we need wedding insurance?

CEREMONY Time of year? Possible dates? Church or civil ceremony? Home or abroad? Choose exact location?

CHURCH Available dates? Arrange reading of the Banns? Video cameras allowed? Photographer allowed? Choose music?

CIVIL Available dates? Book venue? Purchase marriage licence?

RECEPTION Reception venue? Dates available? Booked well in advance? Number of guests? Seating plan? Entertainment required?

CATERING Food and drink? Vegetarians or dietary requirements? Wedding cake?

ENTERTAINMENT Style of music required? Book a band? Book a disco? Arrange a magician? Choose first dance music?

EVENING Evening reception required? Food and drink? Capacity of venue? Entertainment required?

WEDDING DRESS What style and colour? Have at least 2 fittings? Choose accessories?

RINGS Select wedding rings? Do they need resizing? Give them to the best man?

BRIDAL BEAUTY Use professionals? Hair style? Bridal makeup? Arrange trials? Arrange wedding day timings? Get nails done?

ATTENDANTS How many bridesmaids? Who will be bridesmaids? Choose flower girls? Choose dresses? Select accessories?

FLOWERS Choose colours and type? Bridal bouquet? Church flowers? Venue flowers? Button holes for guests?

PHOTOGRAPHER Choose photographer? Covered by insurance? How many cameras? Dates available?

VIDEOGRAPHER Choose videographer? How many cameras? Dates available?

TRANSPORT Limo, vintage or carriage? How many cars needed? Dates available? Arrange timings?

GROOM Organise attire? Prepare speech? Choose best man? Arrange ushers?

STATIONARY Traditional, themed or funny? Check proof before printing? Accurate guest list? Who is writing Invitations? Who will post them? Who will collate the responses?

GIFTS Create wedding gift list? Purchase wedding favours? Purchase thank you gifts? Send thank you cards?

HONEYMOON Arrange time off work? Home or abroad? Select destination? Passport required or in date? Book dates required? Book taxis?