A wedding is no doubt the most important day in the life of a couple, and there are millions of things that you need to remember in the entire process. There are several important details that need to be considered on a wedding checklist.
Although the vendors and service providers are capable of doing that, keeping a wedding checklist always by your side makes sure you check off each item and do not miss anything on your perfect day. Also, wedding checklists are important for several other personal tasks that might not be in coordination with vendors or service providers.
Each wedding checklist can have various sections based on the number of events, soirees, resources, and requirements. Under each of these, you can have a multitude of tasks that you will be doing and checking off.
But wait...what are the tasks that you should be adding to the checklist?
Discover these necessary tasks in particular categories as you read below.
Apparel
The wedding attire, for both bride and groom, plays an important role on their special day. Some brides have been dreaming of this day to look the most beautiful for years. So, it is necessary that you have everything already sorted.
- Bride’s Lehenga Choli
- Hosiery
- Bridal Shoes/Jutti/Footwear
- Bridal Jewelry
- Neck
- Ear
- Hands
- Forehead
- Ankles
- Bridal Headpiece/Veil
- Bridesmaid Dresses
- Bridesmaid accessories
- Bridesmaid Shoes
- Gowns (for other than D-day)
- Groom’s Sherwani and Dhoti/Pajama
- Grooms’s Dupatta (if an option)
- Groom’s Royal Necklace
- Groom’s Footwear/Jutti
- Bridal Shower Outfit
- Reception Outfit
- Casual Outfits
- Honeymoon Outfits
Stationary
There are multitudes of things than just invitations in your wedding for stationary. Though the couples are starting to explore the e-invitation card options, there still remain other things that go under the stationary needs.
- Invitations
- Menus
- Address Labels
- Wedding Programs card
- Direction Cards
- Save the Date Cards
- Wedding Signboards
- Special ‘Thank You' Notes
- Bachelorette Party Invitations
Flowers & Decoration
Before you step on the podium to exchange vermillions, make sure you have decided on the theme of the wedding and the blooms & decorations you want. Everything regarding decorations and flowers should be discussed (asking these questions) with your decorators and florists in advance.
- Bridal Bouquet
- Wedding Backdrops
- Ceremony flowers
- Garlands
- Reception Flowers
- Reception Centrepieces
- Mandap/Pavilion Flowers
- Throw Away Bouquet (for Christian Weddings)
- Ornaments for decoration
- Chandeliers
- Frills & Tassels
- Table sets
Wedding Ceremony
This is when you’ll officially become a married couple, and so you will want everything planned before the date. It doesn’t matter where you are hosting your nuptials, make sure you are handy with this checklist.
- Venue details
- Officiant
- Transportation
- Musicians
- Microphones and Amplifiers/Speakers
- Caterer
- Food Items
- Confetti and Garlands
- Vermillions
- Back-Up Plans
- Gratuities
Reception
This is the day when you’ll be all set to flash & flex in that dazzling reception dress to rock the venue. And you both will have to take care of the preparations mindfully. So, make sure you don’t miss anything from this list on the day of the Reception.
- Venue
- Caterer
- Bar Service
- Food
- Wedding Cake
- Cake Stand/Table
- Musician
- Band/DJ
- Guest Book
- Transportation
- Parking
- Seating chairs and charts
- Welcome Sign Boards
- Tables
- Linens
- Glasswares
- Napkins
- Dishes
- Table Decorations/Centerpieces
- Servers
- Stage Chair Decorations
- Vendor Meals
Gifts and Favours
The attendants and guests will make your wedding a happening event, so don’t forget to plan favours, gifts and special thank yous for your guests and beloveds.
- Attendant Gifts
- Special Gift for Fiance
- Wedding Favours
- Parents for the Bride and Groom
Photography and Videography
After you are done with all the ceremonies and functions, the only thing that can make you relive those moments are Pictures and Videos. Make sure you have everything assigned for your photographers and videographers according to your likeable style of photography.
- Photographers shot list
- Bride and Groom’s Portraits
- Reception
- Ceremony
- Photo Albums
- Engagement Portraits
- Pre-wedding shoots
- Videography
Transportation
You need to get to your wedding location before everyone else to overview everything goes smooth and is smooth for the arrivals. So, make sure you have everything sorted for each transportation means to reach the wedding destination. For these Covid times, you also need to have good care of your guests and attendants for their safety.
- Bride and Groom to Ceremony
- Couple to Reception
- Guests Transportation
- Hotel Transportation
- Railway/Bus Transportation
- Airport Transportation
- Chauffeurs for receiving and onboarding
Miscellaneous
There are certain things that don’t fall under major planning settings and requirements. Thus, you must have a miscellaneous wedding checklist as well.
- Marriage License
- Venue License/Rules & Regulations for Covid
- Wedding Registry
- Wedding Hotel Accommodation
- Wedding Day Emergency Kit
This is surely a massive list for a massive nuptial, and to even manage a list of such magnitude on paper is tedious.
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