GENERAL WEDDING CHECKLIST

TIPs  from TRAGICSTUDIO
this tips applicable for any wedding 

 we understand that planning for a perfect wedding takes time and effort.

12-month wedding checklist as a first step towards that big day. If it all seems rather complicated, you can leave it all in the hands of TRAGICSTUDIO Weddings planner specialists who will ensure that everything for the celebration will be handled with the utmost professionalism and care.

12 months before

• Break the good news to family and friends.
• Decide on your budget.
• Pick a suitable wedding date, time and venue.
• Discuss your plans with our wedding specialists at TRAGICSTUDIO.
• Inform important guests, officiant and secure the bookings and travel plans for important guests.
• For the bride, start thinking about which gown would suit you best.

 9 months before

• Prepare Guest Lists.
• Select your bridal entourage and their outfits.
• Select a colour scheme, the decor, layout and menu with our wedding specialists.
• Meet with your officiant to finalise ceremony details and religious requirements.
• Appoint a photographer and videographer.
• Decide on entertainment and place a deposit on your selected DJ, entertainer or band.

 6 - 8 months before

• Select the bride's and groom's outfits.
• Brief your attendants/groomsmen/bridesmaids/ emcee on their responsibilities and confirm their outfits.
• Set aside blocks of hotel rooms for out-of-town guests (we will accommodate according to budget).
• Confirm the guest lists.
• Schedule a photo session.
• Start working on your wedding invitation card designs.
• Finalize details with the hotel.
• Select wedding rings.

 4 - 5 months before

• Have a trial before selecting hairstylist and make-up artist.
• Book hotel room/ canopy/ HALL for your wedding DAY (WE have attractive packages).
• Make travel reservations and start planning for your honeymoon.
• Select a florist to decide on flowers and floral arrangements.
• Make appointment for medical examination.
• Shop for wedding rings.

 2 - 3 months before

• Establish a beauty routine and start going for regular facials.
• Take care of yourself, eat right and start exercising.
• Pre-order door gifts.
• Send out invitation cards.

6 weeks before

• Confirm reservations for out-of-town guests.
• As you receive presents, be sure to update/add items to your registry list.
• Schedule for a final wedding gown fitting.
• Purchase a guest book.

 3 - 4 weeks before

• Finalise wedding ceremony programs.
• Consider some dental work to obtain a beaming smile. Cut back on tea, coffee and tobacco.
• Visit the hair salon for a final pre-wedding hair cut.
• Draw up a schedule on wedding day timing, details and responsibilities.
• Call up guests to confirm attendance.
• Give final head count to the hotel, confirm set-up and menu.
• Finalise details with photographer/videographer, florists, entertainers and make up artists.
• Make rehearsal arrangements.
• Finalise honeymoon plans.
• Felling stressed? Sign up for a bridal spa package.

 1 - 2 weeks before

• Finalise seating chart and place cards.
• Schedule a manicure & pedicure.
• Make transportation arrangements for wedding day (our Wedding specialist can assist).
• Purchase gifts for attendants/groomsmen/bridesmaids.
• Ensure you have all accessories.
• Select responsible person to handle guestbook.
• Pack for honeymoon.
• Pick up or set aside wedding attire.

 The Day Before

• Rehearse the ceremony with officiant, emcee and wedding party.
• Sleep early and relax.

 The Big Day

• Do eat something; you'll need the energy.
• Bathe, fix hair and make up 2 - 3 hours in advance.
• Start dressing 1.5 hours before the ceremony.
• Ensure photos are taken as planned.