Planning
Olivia & Henry
in partnership with prepthewedding
Abby, Louise and Gemma at The Long Barn are so excited to be part of your big day. We hope this wedding planning kit helps you each step of the way. We’re here whenever you need us.
Your planning journey
Your registrar secures the legal side of your day. Your insurance protects every deposit you’ve already paid. Both sorted — well done.
The suppliers everyone loves are already getting enquiries for your September date. Photographers and bands in particular — don’t leave this any longer.
Your website gives guests everything in one place — directions, accommodation, dress code and RSVP. Set it up now and share the link. Get your honeymoon fund live before invitations go out so guests can contribute from the start.
Wedding dresses take 4 to 6 months to make — don’t leave your first appointment any later than this. Allow the same time for made to measure suits. And give yourself 3 months minimum for rings, especially if you want engraving.
3 months before the wedding is the sweet spot. Include your wedding website link — it answers every question before guests ask it. Set your RSVP deadline 6 weeks before the day to give yourself time to chase.
Brief your maid of honour and best man now. Popular experiences and venues book up months in advance. Getting the date in everyone’s diary early avoids the impossible group scheduling conversation later.
Your RSVP deadline should land around now. Chase any stragglers firmly — your caterers need final numbers. Collect dietary requirements at the same time. Use your guest dashboard to track everything in one place.
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Order gifts for your bridal party, groomsmen and parents now. Thank you cards take time to personalise — get them designed and printed before the wedding so you can send them the week you return.
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Confirm every supplier in writing with your finalised timeline. Table stationery, favours, confetti — check everything has arrived. Do your hair and makeup trial if you haven’t already.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you at The Long Barn. If you need anything before then — we’re always here.
Planning guides
Everything you need to know — from the people who've seen it all before.
Save the Dates
Digital and printed.
From elegant printed cards to digital designs you can share instantly — choose the style that suits you and personalise every detail. Your names, your date, your venue. Ready to send in minutes.
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Wedding Website
Free to set up.
One beautiful page where all your guests can find everything — directions, accommodation, dress code, gift list and RSVP. Set it up in minutes and share the link with your save the dates.
Upgrade to add animated characters, custom domain and more
Invitations
Beautifully printed.
From save the dates through to on the day stationery — every design is fully personalised with your names, date and venue. Printed on premium stock and delivered to your door, or download instantly as a digital version to share straight away.
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Honeymoon Fund
Funded by your guests.
Set up your honeymoon fund in minutes and add the link to your wedding website and invitations. Guests contribute what they like — you spend it on the experiences that matter most.
A small processing fee applies to contributions only
Your fund so far
Your Guests
All in one place.
Add your guests, track RSVPs as they come in, and manage dietary requirements all from one simple dashboard. Share your wedding website link and watch the responses roll in.
| Name | RSVP | Dietary | Plus one | Table | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Mitchell | Attending | Vegetarian | James Mitchell | Table 3 | — |
| Tom & Rachel Davies | Attending | None | — | Table 1 | Coming from Edinburgh |
| Emily Clarke | Pending | — | — | — | Chase by March |
| David & Ann Thompson | Attending | Gluten free | — | Table 2 | Wheelchair access needed |
| Charlotte Webb | Declined | — | — | — | Away that weekend |
| James & Fiona Harrison | Attending | None | — | Table 4 | — |
| Megan Price | Pending | — | — | — | — |
| Robert & Susan King | Attending | Vegan | — | Table 2 | Henry's parents |