The Ultimate Wedding Checklist for Your Big Day at The Hidden Oak
Planning your dream wedding at The Hidden Oak in Stockton-on-Tees? To ensure a stress-free and unforgettable day, we’ve created the ultimate wedding checklist. From booking your venue to the final send-off, this step-by-step guide will keep you on track.
12+ Months Before the Wedding
✔ Set your budget and create a wedding planning timeline.
✔ Book The Hidden Oak as your dream venue.
✔ Choose your wedding date and theme.
✔ Hire a wedding planner (if needed).
✔ Create a rough guest list.
✔ Research and book key vendors: photographer, videographer, caterer, florist, entertainment.
✔ Start shopping for your wedding dress and attire.
✔ Plan an engagement photoshoot.
9-12 Months Before the Wedding
✔ Finalise your guest list.
✔ Send out save-the-date cards.
✔ Choose your wedding party.
✔ Book accommodations for out-of-town guests.
✔ Plan your wedding decor and floral arrangements.
✔ Book hair and makeup artists.
✔ Schedule dress fittings and alterations.
✔ Plan your honeymoon.
✔ Start designing your wedding website.
6-9 Months Before the Wedding
✔ Choose and order wedding invitations.
✔ Plan the menu and attend a tasting with your caterer.
✔ Select and book transportation for the wedding day.
✔ Choose wedding rings.
✔ Plan your ceremony details, including vows and readings.
✔ Organise pre-wedding events (bridal shower, stag & hen parties).
✔ Confirm entertainment and song choices.
✔ Order wedding favours.
3-6 Months Before the Wedding
✔ Send out wedding invitations.
✔ Have your final dress fitting.
✔ Create a seating chart.
✔ Plan your wedding day timeline.
✔ Confirm vendor bookings and details.
✔ Apply for your marriage license.
✔ Write your vows (if personalising them).
✔ Purchase gifts for your wedding party.
1-3 Months Before the Wedding
✔ Finalise RSVP list and send guest count to caterer.
✔ Have your hair and makeup trial.
✔ Break in your wedding shoes.
✔ Confirm honeymoon details.
✔ Plan wedding rehearsal and dinner.
✔ Delegate wedding day responsibilities to your wedding party.
✔ Pack an emergency kit (safety pins, stain remover, pain relievers, tissues).
The Week of the Wedding
✔ Pick up the wedding dress and groom’s suit.
✔ Confirm final details with all vendors.
✔ Pack for your honeymoon.
✔ Get a manicure and any last-minute beauty treatments.
✔ Prepare wedding day payments and gratuities.
✔ Have a final run-through of the ceremony.
✔ Relax and enjoy the final days before your wedding!
Wedding Day at The Hidden Oak
✔ Eat a good breakfast.
✔ Stick to your timeline but go with the flow.
✔ Soak in every moment—it’s your special day!
✔ Celebrate and create lifelong memories at The Hidden Oak!
For more wedding planning tips and to book your dream venue, visit The Hidden Oak.