The bride’s checklist is a list where a schedule is drawn up containing all wedding planning, from setting the date to the wedding day. This list will serve as a basis for the bride to organize herself, checking all the activities that have already been or will be carried out.
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A well-organized wedding must be planned at least 1 year in advance. Mainly due to the fact that it is necessary to budget with all the party suppliers, so that the couple can organize themselves financially, keeping in mind how much will be spent.
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Check out a checklist below of everything you will need to worry about when planning your wedding. The checklist is divided into parts so you don’t get lost!
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CHECKLIST – FIRST ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN
1. Decide the date wedding (pay attention to holidays and commemorative dates);
2. Check the couple’s budget (how much can we spend?). Based on this, the guest list is made;
3. Make the guest list: the number of guests has a major impact on the budget. Until the wedding day, your list may change to include fewer or more people;
4. Decide on the party time: morning, afternoon or night;
5. Start making the layette, so you don’t have to buy all at once, not to mention that you can now start earning something from those closest to you.
6. Define the honeymoon location. Also plan where you will go once the party is over.
7. Define the place of residence.
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CHECKLIST – PARTY BUDGET
8. Buffet: look for a location for the ceremony: here you will have several alternatives. You will need to decide whether to rent the room and book the buffet separately, or to get married in a room that already offers a buffet. Some halls only offer the space, so in addition to the buffet, you will have to hire tables, cutlery, glasses, towels, chairs and everything needed to welcome guests. However, there are halls that offer the space and everything necessary mentioned above, so you will only worry about the buffet.
9. Drinks: Drinks are much cheaper when purchased separately.
10. Room decoration: Some halls offer a buffet and some decoration, others don’t, so you will have to do the decoration separately. If you’re getting married in a church too, check with the church about the decorations. Normally, the person responsible for the decoration provides the bride’s bouquet.
11. Photographer and filming: before closing the photographer, compare the quality of the photos (taken during the day and at night), quantity of photos, quality of the album. See if the photographer also offers filming services, as some only take photographs and charge a higher amount than those who film and photograph.
12. Sound and lighting: Define whether you will have a DJ, band or orchestra. If you have a party, research companies that rent the equipment needed for the party’s sound and lighting. Define whether there will be a party or just ambient sound and the songs that will be played. You should also choose the music for the entrance of the bride, groom, groomsmen, bridesmaids and pageboys.
12. Ceremonialist: very important for organizing the wedding at the entrance of the groomsmen, bridesmaids and pages, welcoming guests and monitoring the decoration and organization of the hall, leaving the bride at ease;
13. Cake and sweets: see how many recipes you need for the number of guests. Also research the handmade cake to decorate the cake table. Some football clubs offer them for free;
14. Decide whether to rent a car to take the bride and make her look beautiful in the photo.
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CHECKLIST – GODPARENTS, BRIDESMAIDS AND PAGES
15. Define your godparents: The number of godparents must be compatible with the number of people. The invitation must be made at least 6 months in advance.
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16. Define who the bride and groom will bebridesmaid and flower girl and the colors of the dresses that should match the decoration.
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CHECKLIST – GROOM’S COSTUMES
17. Wedding Dress: especially the wedding dress, must be looked for in advance. There are countless models that will leave the bride in doubt. Prices also differ a lot. Pay attention to the condition of the dress (if it is yellowed, frayed parts), how much has already been rented, all of this must be taken into consideration when renting. The same tips apply to newlyweds.
18. Shoe: Also think about the shoes you want to wear, colorful or traditional, and once you buy them, use a little bit each day to soften them.
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CHECKLIST – HAIRDRESSER
19. Look for a hairdresser: Ask to see the professional’s work in photos. See if there is a package that involves hair, makeup, nails and waxing. But, you can do nails and waxing the day before the party. Test your hairstyle and makeup about 6 months beforehand, if you don’t like it, you’ll have time to change it.
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CHECKLIST – INVITATIONS, SOUVENIRS, GIFT LIST
20. Invitations: It’s not a rule, but it looks nice if the invitation is in harmony with the colors of the decoration. Deliver them no more than 2 months in advance.
21. Make a gift list to organize what your guests will gift you with. Today there is the possibility of doing it virtually to make it even easier.
22. Define what the souvenirs will be like of the guests;
23. Define the godparents’ souvenirs;
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CHECKLIST – OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
24. Get medical exams at least 8 months before;
25. Provide documents to set the date at the registry office, which must be 3 months in advance and at least 1 month in advance.
26. Throw a bridal shower;
27. A week before confirm all the details of the party, with the buffet, decorator, DJ, officiant, train the children who will enter and pass on the necessary information to the godparents and;
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