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01202 424477
881 Christchurch rd Bournemouth
Dorset
BH7 6AU
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Roses and Garters Wedding Check List and Top Tips
For your special day you’ve always dreamed of, the team at Roses & Garters are here to assist you every step of the way. To help you find the perfect suppliers and make your day run smoothly.
With so much to do you don't want to get in a wedding daze
Don’t leave it to someone else, tick your to do list!!

Choose
a date
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If you are booking a date
in the summer, make sure you send out a "save the date" card. For a
few pounds, you can make sure that all the important guests will be
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Set your budget - make
sure that this is YOUR budget, what you can afford to make your day special.
Make sure that you stick to it and if you see that you are overspending on
one part, try and cut back somewhere else - don't keep spending! |
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Set your number of guests
- each guest could cost up to £30 per head with arrival drinks, wedding
breakfast, favour, etc. So when your mum wants to add another couple,
make sure that you budget properly for them |
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Book a wedding planner to assist you with sourcing suppliers - some, like Roses and Garters, offer a free service to help you find suppliers that can meet your budget |
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Book your venue - it is always better to set your budget before you do this
as you can prepare a shortlist of places you can afford and which can meet
all your requirements.
Have a viewing of the venue and make sure you know what is included in the
package price, what is extra and how your day will run - make sure you know
about the service charge and the VAT! Ask your venue about the
flowers, as some only include the top table display and that is with their
hotel florist. If you are choosing a florist of your own, make sure
you request an allowance against the package price for the displays you will
not be having. Also ask whether the hotel arranges evening entertainment, or
if there is a charge if you book someone yourself - some venues will make a
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Decide on your ceremony, meet the celebrant and book your date with them - this is your day so you
should choose your venue, hymns and readings very carefully
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Book your photographer / videographer.
It is important to have an "engagement" shoot so that you are aware of the way
the photographer works. Have a look at their work and make sure that you
LIKE them! They are very important to your day. Wedding photographers
get booked up early, make sure they can do the date you need
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Choose bridesmaids / bestman / any other attendants. Make them aware of the date and anything you
would like assistance with
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Arrange wedding insurance - this is vital to safeguard your deposits / final payments. We can
recommend insurance companies to you
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Six months
to go
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Order Bridal gown and any Bridesmaids outfits and accessories.
Make sure you have a material swatch of the wedding colour to match
stationery, flowers, accessories, etc
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Arrange hairdresser / make up artist.
Most will offer you a trial, to see how you would like to look on your day.
If you are having fresh flowers in your hair, please make sure you ask the
hairdresser how long she needs the stem, as she will have to entwine it into
your hair
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Book your flowers. The florist
will also guide you on designs for your bouquet dependent on your dress
design. You do not want to hide your fairytale dress behind a large
display! The florist will also work closely with your venue to make your
day complete and don't forget how heavy your bouquet will be, make sure there
is someone around to take it off you when necessary
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Order invitations / Stationery.
Stationery should match from invitations, to place cards, order of service and
thank you cards. Your stationery says a lot about you and your day, so
make sure you choose wisely. You can obtain samples from suppliers, so
you have the chance to decide without being rushed
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Book the honeymoon - or let your partner do it as a surprise!! Make sure you are aware of
any jabs you need and/or visas. Talk to your travel agent about your
change of name and take their advice regarding your passport and/or visa
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Choose your music
and hymns. You need to discuss your requirements for entry and exit music with the celebrant. Don't
forget to think about your first dance of the evening!!
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Order your wedding cake.
It is traditional to have three tiers, keeping the top for the christening
cake of your first child. Most brides are opting to have a mixture of
fruit, sponge and/or chocolate cakes for their day. You can also choose
sugar flowers for the top which can be kept forever as a memento of your big
day. Alternatively, your florist can do an arrangement or you can
purchase a cake top
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Arrange your transport.
There are lots of different ways to get you there, including cars, horse drawn
carriages or even a fire engine! Make sure you know what the price
includes, is there any extra charge for photographs, waiting time or a return
trip
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Three months to go
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Send wedding / evening invitations
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Order Grooms/ Bestmans/ Ushers outfits
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Arrange gift list
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Buy your rings
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Finalise menus and wine selections
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Organise Hen / Stag Parties
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One month to go
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Choose thank you gifts for family and attendants
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Dress rehearsal for ceremony
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Dress and Outfits fittings
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Arrange seating plans
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Dress rehearsal for hair and make-up
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Check travel documents and arrangements
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Prepare speeches
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Have a final meeting with the venue to go through your big day
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Finalise arrangements with florist

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A few days to go
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Collect your wedding cake and deliver it to your venue
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Collect your wedding outfits and arrange for them top be taken back (if hired)
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Deliver your table plans, favours and place cards to the venue
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Finally relax and enjoy your big day !! 
Contact Information
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Roses and Garters Wedding Centre
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881 Christchurch rd, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH7 6AU
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Telephone: 01202 424477 Mark (Manager) 07711 208586
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E-mail:
sam@rosesandgarters.co.uk
Opening Times
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Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
Sunday |
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Closed |
9.30 - 2.30 |
9.30 - 2.30 |
9.30 - 2.30 |
9.30 - 2.30 |
9.30 - 5.00 |
Closed |

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