Saturday, March 24, 2007

The process

Planning your wedding day takes a considerable amount of hard work, flexibility and passion. Having a check list really helps!! Get an organizer and a file, record details, quotes and stuff in them....

6 Months before the Wedding

• Select a date for your wedding (contact priest for Mahurats)
• Set a budget, as well as costs-sharing.
• Picture the type of wedding theme you want
• View & Select wedding Venue, set the time etc (Consider seating capacity)
• Draw a guestlist
• Select and reserve your officiant/Priest
• Purchase Invitation cards
• Choose wedding attire

4 Months before the Wedding

• Search for Printer get Quotes
• Select a Bridal Studio/Outdoor Photoshoot
• Choose your flower girls
• Search for a wedding photographer
• Search for a wedding Videographer
• Search for a Decorater
• Schedule fittings and PG date for Outdoor/Studio Photography.
• Eat plenty of fruits and consume water for good complexion
• Go for facials, massages
• Search for a MUA
• Search for Henna artist
• Search for Manicure/Pedicure Lady


2 Months Before the Wedding

• Complete and finalize guest list.
• Arrange for your caterer.
• Book videographer.
• Book Photographer.
• Book DJ
• Book Bhangra Troupe

• Print wedding invitations and stationary - invites, wedding programs, table nos
• Decide on and finalize no of pre wed ceremonies
• Delegate duties eg gift attendant, reception etc


1 Month before the Wedding

• send out invitations,map etc
• Order Loose flowers + Garlands.

3 Weeks before the Wedding
Determine hair style and makeup.
• schedule for makeup, hair and beauty, accessories and nails.Trials

The BIG Week
• Inform caterer of final guest count.
• Try wedding attire and make sure everything fits
• Meet with coordinator(cousin/aunt) to contact service providers
•Prepare a timeline for wedding events

The Day of the Delegation

• Delegate duties to cousins/uncles n aunties
• Designate someone to bring accessories - flowerbasket, guest book and pen, to the ceremony

• Provide a detailed schedule of events for the wedding
• Designate someone to return rental items

The Day of Your Wedding

• Stick to the planned schedule.
• Use your wedding checklist to stay on track and have a great, stress free and memorable wedding day!

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