Sydney Wedding Checklist for Brides | Created by Janet Lomax, Marriage Celebrant
Sydney Wedding Checklist for Brides | Created by Janet Lomax, Marriage Celebrant
On Your Wedding Day!
Fun & Stress‑Free Sydney Wedding Checklist (with Janet Lomax, Your Bubbly Sydney Marriage Celebrant)
Planning your Sydney wedding should feel joyful, exciting, and totally manageable. As your Sydney Marriage I’ve helped countless couples glide through the planning process with confidence and zero stress. This simple four‑stage checklist keeps everything clear, calm, and beautifully organised, so have fun with it and don't stress! ~ I'm here to guide your through all the beautiful moments on your 'big day!'
The Ultimate Sydney Wedding Checklist for Brides (2026 Edition)
Planning a wedding in Sydney is exciting, but with so many venues, suppliers, and timelines to juggle, it can feel overwhelming fast. This updated Sydney Wedding Checklist for Brides breaks everything down into clear, manageable steps so you can stay organised, stress free, and totally in control of your big day.
Planning your Sydney wedding should feel joyful, exciting, and totally manageable. As Janet Lomax, your fun, bubbly, professional Sydney Marriage Celebrant, I’ve helped countless couples glide through the planning process with confidence and zero stress. This simple four‑stage checklist keeps everything clear, calm, and beautifully organised.
12 Months Before — Dream Big & Start Strong
Set your wedding budget — include venue, catering, outfits, styling, and a little “just in case” buffer.
Choose your wedding date — think seasons, sunsets, and Sydney’s event calendar.
Create your guest list — rough numbers help with venue choices.
Book your Sydney venue — the best ones book early.
Secure your celebrant — someone warm, fun, and heartfelt (hi, that’s me).
Choose your wedding style — coastal, luxe, boho, garden, modern.
Start dress shopping — allow time for fittings and alterations.
6 Months Before — Lock In the Magic
Book your photographer & videographer.
Book your florist — especially for spring weddings.
Choose bridesmaid dresses.
Organise entertainment — DJ, band, acoustic duo.
Book hair & makeup artists.
Plan your honeymoon.
Arrange transport — Sydney traffic waits for no one.
3 Months Before — Bring It All Together
Send wedding invitations.
Begin dress fittings.
Finalise ceremony details with me — your celebrant.
Confirm all vendors.
Create your wedding day timeline.
Organise décor & styling.
Order wedding rings.
1 Month Before — Calm, Confident & Ready
Write your vows — I can help you shape them.
Have your hair & makeup trial.
Finalise seating plan.
Confirm final numbers with your venue.
Prepare vendor payments.
Check all outfits & accessories.
Pack your bridal emergency kit.
Wedding Day
• Eat breakfast.
• Hair and makeup.
• Get dressed with your bridal party.
• Enjoy every moment — it goes fast.
I arrive approximately 45 minutes to one hour before your Wedding Ceremony to make sure everything is ready for you! If there is a bridal suite, I like to say 'Hi' and make sure you are feeling fabulous, and ready to go! Also, if you are playing music through my PA, then I make sure that is all working, and the sound is perfect!
I am looking forward to meeting you both soon!
X Janet
