Your wedding day marks the beginning of a new and exciting chapter in your life, So you'll want to make sure it's as wonderful as you always dreamed it would be. This book will guide you through all the organisational detail of your wedding preparations so that you'll feel completely confident about the many choices and decisions you will have to make. Written and designed in a logical, easy-to-use style, it concentrates on the practical aspects of preparing for your big day and is divided into three parts: * the Countdown Calendar, detailing all the vital steps at each stage of the preparations * the Action Plans, showing the step-by-step sequences needed to organise the transport, flowers, photography and all the other essentials * the Checklists, providing lots of space for you to record all the relevant information, So that you can track your progress and ensure that nothing has been overlooked If you follow this book step by step, you'll feel confident that your big day will be a great success and one that you'll remember For The rest of your life. REVIEWS: 'Just the ticket to sort out every aspect of the wedding plans with lots of straightforward advice and a place for everything.' Craft and Decoration Magazine. CONTENTS: How to use this Book Engagement Wedding Countdown Calendar Who Pays for What Wedding Expenses Wedding Rings Church Wedding Order of Service Music and Bible Readings Civil Ceremony Scotland Northern Ireland Legal Preliminaries Necessary Documents Marrying Abroad Register Office Approved Premises Civil Partnership Scotland Northern Ireland Legal Preliminaries Necessary Documents Register Office Approved Premises Marrying Abroad Service of Blessing Flowers Photography Video Transport Invitations and Guest List Stationery Wedding Gifts Gifts for Attendants Duties Best Man Chief Bridesmaid or Matron of Honour Bridesmaids Flower Girl and Pageboys Ushers Bride's Father or Giver-away Bride's Mother Clothes Bride Matron of Honour Bridesmaids Flower Girl Pageboys Bridegroom Male Attendants Hair and Beauty Reception Hotel, Restaurant or Banqueting Room Hall or Function Room At Home Marquees Catering Self-catering Professional Catering Wedding Cake Speeches Entertainment Accommodation and Hospitality Stag and Hen Parties Honeymoon After the Wedding Checklists.