Thursday, August 9, 2012

Wedding Checklist

Organizing a wedding can be a daunting task and sometimes make you feel stressed rather than elated that you're a bride-to-be. So after going through some books and website for guidance, i've create a simple breakdown of the different areas for us to tackle.

  1. Decide on the wedding date.
  2. Set a budget.
  3. Decide on the number of guests and make a list.
  4. Book the church ceremony and reception venue.
  5. Research and book photographer and videographer.
  6. Choose the best man, bridesmaids, ushers, pageboys and flower girls.
  7. Research and book entertainment for the reception.
  8. Create the invitation cards and send them out 3 months in advance (home based) and 5-6 months in advance to family abroad.
  9. Start looking for wedding dress ( 1 day dress and 2 night dress) and shoes.
  10. Start looking for suits for the groom and ushers.
  11. Start looking for bridesmaids dresses.
  12. Decide on colour palette.
  13. Decide on wedding flowers.
  14. Choose a toastmaster/emcee.
  15. Arrange wedding favours for reception.
  16. Start wedding hair and make up trials.
  17. Decide on reception floor plan and guest sitting arrangement.
  18. Decide on table stationary and table place card design.
  19. Prepare Order of Service booklet for Church ceremony.
  20. Order wedding cake
  21. Go for a full body massage and Spa, and hope it all fall into place :)

Bride to be xoxo