FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What do I need to organise when I first get engaged?
What do I need to organise closer to the date?
What should I have ready 2-3 weeks before the wedding?
When is best to buy the rings?
Is it easy enough to make my own invitations?
How far in advance should I book the venues for the ceremony and reception?
How far before the wedding should I have the trial for my hair and makeup?
Do the dresses for my bridesmaids have to be all the same?
How far ahead of the wedding should I organise my cake to be made or start making my cake?
How long before the wedding should I have my dress ready?
Can I decide where I want my photos to be taken if I hire a professional photographer?
I can’t decide on what type of transport I want to my wedding. I have a few options in mind but I’m scared that if I leave it too late to book one I will miss out. Can I book a couple of my choices while I decide?
If I get a wedding package, do flowers come with it?
On your website do you have links to good caterers?

What do I need to organise when I first get engaged? –

• ask and confirm the bridesmaids, groomsmen etc
• set a date
• get the rings organised
• start to make a guest list
• think about possible venues for ceremony and reception
• sort out a budget with your fiancé/parents
• think about the celebrant/officiator

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What do I need to organise closer to the date? –

• finalise the guest list and start making or arranging for the invitations to be done
• have a few places in mind for the venues you want to use
• make a hair appointment for the wedding day and make another date for the trial with the hairdresser
• make an appointment for your makeup and makeup trial
• start looking for florists you can use
• think about the colours you want for the bridesmaids and groomsmen and start deciding on the outfits for them and your own dress and suit for your fiancé 
• get the transport organised for the day
• organise the cake to be made or start designing it if you are making it yourself
• decide on caterers you want to use if any
• have one or more photographers in mind that you would like to use
• select the music/band you want to have for the day

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What should I have ready 2-3 weeks before the wedding? –

• all of the larger details should be confirmed: rings, transport, venues, photographer, music/band, flowers, cake, caterers, dress, suit and outfits for the bridesmaids and groomsmen, the guests should all be invited
• your hair and makeup appointments should be made
• you should be finalising accessories for yourself and have an appointment made for a tan if you want one

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When is best to buy the rings?
The earlier the rings are purchased the better. Once they have been sorted out there is less stress leading up to the wedding day. Also if a custom design has been chosen you will know how it looks before the wedding.

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Is it easy enough to make my own invitations?
It is very easy because invitation kits can be purchased that include invite paper, envelopes and rsvp cards or if you are creative you can design your own invitations and all you need to get is the paper and whatever other decorations you might want to add to your invites.

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How far in advance should I book the venues for the ceremony and reception?
It is a good idea to book the venues for the ceremony and reception as soon as you have decided on them as they might be busy at the time of your wedding.

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How far before the wedding should I have the trial for my hair and makeup?
If you have the time, it is a good idea to have your trial approximately three months before the day as this will allow you time to make adjustments to your styling etc.

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Do the dresses for my bridesmaids have to be all the same?
It is a tradition to have the bridesmaids all in the same dresses, however, things are changing and at the moment it is becoming more common to have them in different styled dresses. If you have a large number of bridesmaids it is difficult to have them all in the same dress as they have different body shapes and styles they like so it will probably be easier to have them in slightly different styles of dresses but with the same colour.

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How far ahead of the wedding should I organise my cake to be made or start making my cake? If you are ordering your cake to be made you need to allow enough time for it to be designed and made. It is also a good idea to have it made before the wedding with enough time for adjustments to be made to it if needed. If you are making your own cake you still need a bit of time for it to be designed and made.

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How long before the wedding should I have my dress ready?
it is a good idea to have your dress ready at least two weeks before the wedding as then you know you have it ready and you won’t have to worry about picking it up closer to the day.

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Can I decide where I want my photos to be taken if I hire a professional photographer?
Yes, you can choose where you want your photos to be taken. Also if you have decided on your photographer you they can help you to find a place that is just rite.

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I can’t decide on what type of transport I want to my wedding. I have a few options in mind but I’m scared that if I leave it too late to book one I will miss out. Can I book a couple of my choices while I decide?
Yes you can book more than one form of transportation at a time. However, when you finally decide on which one you want there may be a cancellation fee involved.

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If I get a wedding package, do flowers come with it?
It does depend on the package you have but most packages have flowers included. Some packages only include the bride’s bouquet and others include flowers for the bride, bridesmaids and groomsmen and for the ceremony and reception venues.

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On your website do you have links to good caterers?
Yes we do. We have listings of WA’s best caterers for weddings and listings of other important things involved in a wedding such as bridal wear, cakes, florists, photography, venues and more. To get there, go to our Shopping Guide page or our home page.

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