Wedding Checklists
At this Moment it’s safe to say that you have already chosen the one you
want to spend the rest of your life with. So congratulations to you, that
part is well and truly taken care.
Now it’s time to get down to the real business, the planning of the
event itself.
Planning is essential & must be thorough. you’ll love it
when a good plan comes together.
Checklist helps you to execute the wedding smoothly with less or no Worries.(From my 6+ experience in this field) 🙂
So, Here We Go!
• Note down all the Auditoriums Contact Numbers.Roughly calculate the total number of guests
• Decide a convenient date & place for the wedding. (Ensure that
the Auditoriums that you prefer is not booked on that date. That's Why I put Contact list of auditoriums as the first step.)
• Note - Date should be convenient for both parties Families and Friends
• Estimate the full budget for the entire function and allocating the proportionate budget for services like Food, Decoration, Photography
• Listing of peoples to be invited (Invitee List)
Try to find out the Approx No of People to be invited. This number
will help you to plan things like food, decoration…(If you’re hosting
the wedding then ask opposite side the number of people they
invited ).
• If the wedding is followed by a reception, then make an invitee list for that too.
Selecting Vendors For Various service.
• Thumb Rule-The best method to choosing people for the services is to look at their past works. You can visit Websites and social media accounts.
• Research about the good & budget friendly caterers around you.
(The best way is to ask your friends and relative circle who had a wedding ceremony in recent times)
• Finalize the Food Menu.
(Inform them if you have other functions like haldi, pre-wedding
night dinner…)(Usually, they charge per plates.)
• Give the responsibility for the disposal of waste to the Catering company
• Try to Use environment-friendly materials.
• Selecting Wedding Mandapam(Stage), Lighting & Other Decorations.
• Brainstorm with your closed one on the theme of Mandapam and decoration.
• For Decoration Ideas You can Contact us On our WhatsApp Number
• Hiring Photographers.
Check Website, Social Media, Or ask your close people for the suggestions. Decide The number of days to be covered and functions to be covered. (Pre-Wedding, Post-wedding…)
• Tell the Exact time to reach the venue for the shoot.
• Be clear about the Number of photographers, Drone availability and expected delivery time of the albums and videos.
• inform the photographers about any special Rituals to shoot.
Booking for cultural events.
• Invitation Letter Selection(Before 3-6 Months of the wedding)
Try both online and offline service for invitation cards.
• Make a note of things to be included in the letter.
• Double check this with others before printing.
• Booking of a beautician/Make-Up Artist.
Visit social media profiles or ask for suggestions. Express how you want to be on your wedding day. (Hairstyle, Saree/lehenga,Kurta...)
• Fix the correct time to reach on the wedding day.
• Ask about the Details of facial and other things to do just before the wedding date.
• Selecting the dress
Choose a date convenient for both parties for the selection of dress.
• Estimate the approx amount needed & the number of dresses to be purchased. (Remember to Buy new dresses to Kids & Elderly relatives).
• Buying the Ornaments
Buy Ornaments from trusted jewelry only.
• keep it safe .(Please be serious and responsible to keep jewelry in a safe place)
Some jewelry offers to keep the ornaments and valuables safe until the date you
want to use it.
But It should be in your custody 3 days before the wedding.
• Giving the stitching materials (saree blouse/churidars/shirt/pant
and get it at least 4 weeks before the marriage so that u can alter if
any changes needed ).
• The arrangements Of Mandapam & Flowers.
Talk to Stage or mandapam decorator.
• Arrange florist for Mandapam decoration and vehicle decoration.
• Finalizing the Musicians & the music playlist to be played.
• Booking of hotel rooms for the guests.
• Estimate the approx number of guests & others (Including
photographers, Musicians…) who are coming from a long distance.
• Book Extra 2 Rooms.
• Booking of Priest/Poojari.
• Checking Various Honeymoon Packages.
• Keep all documents ready for the Honeymoon.
• The arrangement of Bus, Traveler or taxi for the transportation of
the guest.
• Maintenance of Home.
• Painting to be done before 2 weeks, Cleaning surroundings,
Repairing non-functional electronic devices, fixing plumbing
problems.
• Taking Appointment with photographers for Save the date photos.
• Printing Of flex and Paper notice to Use in Vehicles.
• Getting "save the date" photos for WhatsApp/Facebook.
• Note- As there are going to lots of people coming to your house,
Keep the Cash and ornaments in a locker. Keep the key to trusted
persons only.
One Week Before the Marriage
• Keep ready the Payments to the vendors.
• Get a Facial service from trusted beauticians.
• Re-confirm the arrival time with vendors like caterers, Beauticians,
Photographers...
• Delegate small wedding day tasks. such as picking your relatives
from railway or bus station.
• Fix a date to Visit Temple/Church/Mosque.
• Arrange a electric generator on home along with lighting system.
• Check the generator status in Auditorium.
• Eat Good Breakfast & allow yourself plenty of time to get ready.
• Remember to take care of yourself by having proper meals and
drinking enough water. Take enough time to get ready.
• Ensure Air-cooler/Fan pointing to Mandapam.
• Have Fun 🙂
• Register your marriage & Get your marriage certificate. if you don't know the procedures you can check on this link. Click here to know
the procedures
• Pay the final amounts to the vendors.
• Follow up with photographers for selecting the right photos.