12 to 18 months out
Venue, then photographer, then the band. Popular Irish venues take Saturday bookings well over a year ahead, and the best-known photographers hold one wedding per day.
Book your celebrant or solemniser at the same time. In Ireland you also need to give the required notice of intention to marry, so start that early.
6 to 12 months out
Videographer, florist, cake, transport and stationery. This is also the sensible window for hair and makeup trials, because you want time to change your mind.
Inside 6 months
Decor and lighting details, favours, day-of coordination and anything driven by the final guest count. Confirm timings with every supplier six weeks out and share one running order with all of them.
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