You’ve set the date, you’ve bought the dress, you’ve mailed out all the invitations. You’re a wedding machine! What else is there left to worry about? All the little things. Sometimes you can get caught up in the whirr and excitement of it all and those little things get left to the last minute. But don’t sweat the small stuff.

Even the most together brides need a little reminder which is why The Royal Gazette’s Melissa Fox went online www.onewed.com to compile a short list of things that you need to remember to ensure that everything runs as smoothly as icing on a wedding cake.

One month before:q Apply for marriage licence

[obox] Buy wedding bands

[obox] Finalise music list

[obox] Make insurance arrangets

One-two weeks before:q Schedule your rehearsal for a day or two before your wedding

[obox] Make an appointment at your salon for the day of your wedding

[obox] Send an announcement to the local paper

[obox] Make necessary arrangements for name and address changes

[obox] Discuss final details with the reception site and caterer

[obox] Pack for your honeymoon

[obox] Write out all checks needed for the wedding day

[obox] Send reminders to the rehearsal dinner attendees about the location and time

[obox] Discuss final details of the ceremony and reception with family and bridalrty

The Day Before:q Visit the salon for a manicure/pedicure

[obox] Attend the rehearsal and dinner

[obox] Make sure the ushers have the final gu list

THE BIG DAY!q Make sure you eat something

[obox] Visit the salon for hair styling and make-up (bring your veil and headpiece)

[obox] Make sure your gown is pressed/steamed

[obox] Bring a change of clothes if you are leaving for your honeymoon directly after

[obox] Relax and enjoy!