Wedding Checklist

Even though the information on this site is mainly about wedding receptions, it would be hard to give you a timeline for your wedding reception planning without giving some brief information to help you plan the ceremony as well.  We have provided you with some structure for planning your event. Click here for the WEDDING CHECKLIST.

Budget Talks

If you’re running into issues with the number of persons on your guest list, remember who is taking care of the bill. 

Fantasy List

Start by making your fantasy list and then get ready to whack that list into shape.

Prioritise

You first need to figure out which is more important to you more guests or a specific venue.

Battle the Guilt

Focus on people who matter now. Don’t feel guilty when you run into someone you haven’t seen in years and aren’t planning on inviting to the wedding. Otherwise, you’d be inviting everyone you’ve everyone you ever met.

Child’s Play

Hire a babysitter to watch kids them during the ceremony if you have a large number of guests 10 and under. You can also set up a children’s table at the reception, complete with favors, crayons, coloring books, small toys, and games.

Kids Meals

Ask your caterer to prepare kid meals so you don’t have to pay for grown-up meals.

Choose Your Words

If you don’t want to invite kids, make sure the outer and inner envelopes of your invitations are addressed in such a way that it is clear children aren’t included (Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Crawford as opposed to The Crawford Family). If anyone RSVPs with their kids anyway, it’s okay to call and gently explain your preference.

Take a Seat

When it comes to seating guests at the ceremony, the general rule of thumb is one usher for every 50 guests.

Talkative Tables

Want to ensure you’ve created perfect, party-friendly tables for your guests? Here are some things to consider: Put people with similar interests and of similar ages together; put an even number of guests at each table (people tend to pair off in conversation so you don’t want to leave anyone out); and put the dance lovers near the dance floor as they’ll get the party rocking.

Stick to a Schedule

One of the simplest, most useful things you can do for out of town guests is provide a wedding itinerary. After sending out your invitations, mail guests an additional clever, elegant, or interesting communique with a complete rundown of the events leading up to and following your walk down the aisle. You can also create a wedding web page for an easily referenced one-stop-shop for guests to check up on everything you have planned.

Set Them Up

Recommend different places for guests to stay. Look for locations near your ceremony and reception sites, and start calling around about six months beforehand to check on large-scale availability for the days surrounding your wedding, and to inquire about special group rates.

Show Your Appreciation

Comfort the jet-lagged and travel-weary with a little something left in their hotel rooms. Imagine their delight — walking into their temporary living quarters to discover a basket of fresh fruit, a bouquet of flowers, a tin of local chocolates, or a bottle of chilled bubbly.