very lost dun know where to start for the wedding?

[tanmavis]

Hi

does anyone have any checklist for me to start with? i dun know where to start from, very lost....

[gerdine16]

Hahs.. same here. I am sure there are alot of saviours for us here.

[meilingg]

just google search and you see a list of it...

[cherie]

start with a budget (how much you intend to spend) then start with banquet venue! that's the one that's the most difficult to choap. you can visit bridal shows to get started. there are 2 coming: style weddings from 5-9 Oct, Blissfull Outdoor Weddings in the following weekend.

[crystaline]

Grats on your big day, just like to share my planning process
1) fix a date (find shi fu to help u pick the date if u wan)
2) plan your wedding budget
3) recee for banquet venue if u plan to get marry in 2012.
4) read forum like perfectwedding ^^ to shortlist bridal shops
5) visit shortlisted bridal shops for bridal package and to try on their gowns
6) engage photography and videography for actual day if u r interested to get one

[rojak]

FIRST and foremost is to book the banquet / ROM date. hotel availability dwindles at an alarming rate, so settle that first
NEXT big thing is the bridal studio / pre-wed photographer

after these 2 are settled, you can then move on to the smaller things. If any of you need a detailed checklist, drop me a PM, i will email it to you.

[Adel]

ahh seems like a tedious process but definitely the effort will be paid off and a memorable one!

[totalblyss]

am a real newbie! thanks for sharing!

[leess18]

Hi everybody, I am also a super newbie. Will appreciate any inputs

[rain.bow]

I bought a wedding planner book from Kikki K. I found it very useful in keeping things organize. It has a checklist of everything (location, invites, photographers, etc). so you know you what you might have missed out on.

[shoes80]

The most tiresome thing is to book the wedding banquet venue, especially with the min tables restriction

[yunsze]

Also have to ask your parents what they expect, and him to ask his parents what they expect... :P

Stick to the budget, decide on what and what not to compromise (unless you have no budget heh!).

[a1beng]

I started off by checking the forums for the checklists available for download. After that, do some comparison and select the items that I will need for my wedding. As for budget control, both of us have discussions whether it is value for money before we decided to go ahead. There are a few columns (Deposit Paid ($) Amount left for payment ($) Total Amount ($)) for each item in the checklist which are used to keep track of the amount spent.


Just sharing what I have in my checklist, hope this helps.

Items
Marriage Preparation Course

Bridal Studio
Package (include rental of bride's wedding & evening gown, groom's suit, pre-wedding photoshoot, bridal car, hair & makeup, flower bouquet etc)
Upgrade package, additional $800"
Ampoules & Eyelashes
Security deposit (upon collection of gowns and suits)
Groom's leather shoes
Groom's contact lenses
Groon's off the shelves shirts or tailor made
Bride's high-heels
Bride's manicure and pedicure
Pre-wedding photoshoot
Casual Wear
Props for pre-wedding photoshoot
Extra photos for album

Registry of Marriage
ROM E-invites
ROM registration fees
Angpow for Justice of Peace (JP)
Groom & Bride’s NRIC
Both dad’s NRIC
ROM appointment letter
All ROM documents (Certificates of Marriage, Confirmation of Marriage Licence Issued, ROM self-addressed pre-stamped envelope)
Wedding vows script (if any)
Bride's tea dress & accessories (rental from bridal studio)
Groom's suit or vest (rental from bridal studio) & long sleeve shirt
Make up (trial make up from bridal studio) & hairdo - to bride's house
ROM lunch for guest
ROM photographer
ROM videography
ROM guest list & seating arrangement
Wedding bands
Ring pillow
Pens + pen holder
Flower bouquet (Roses/Lily?)
Guestbook on guest sign in table/reception (to get from bridal studio)
Background music
Wine/Beer/Liquor?

Before Actual Day
Dowry/Bride Price (聘金)
Dowry （嫁妆）items
Betrothal Gift Exchange (Guo Da Li 过大礼) items
Bridal Bed & Essential Furniture
Setting the bridal bed (安床) items

Actual Day Customory/Fetch the Bride Timing: /Conflicting Animal Zodiac of the Day:
Make up artist & hairdo - to bride's house
Flower bouquet
Bridal car (rental from bridal studio)
Angpows for gate crash
Angpows to relatives (小辈) at bride’s home
Angpows to relatives (小辈) at groom’s home
Angpows to brothers & sisters
Angpow to little boy (open bridal car door) at bride's home
Angpow to little boy (open bridal car door) at groom's home
Angpow to helpers (brothers, sisters, coordinator, emcees)
Color theme & attire for brothers & sisters
Accessories for brothers & sisters (eg. Bow ties, Wrist corsages)
Wedding day itinerary (helpers' contact list, timing, roles & responsibility, item checklist)
AD photography
AD videography
Developing of extra photos
Honorarium/ Gifts(谢礼)??

Wedding Banquet
Package (include 30 tables or more, 1 night hotel stay, wedding flavors etc)
Wedding invitation card printing & accessories
Postage for wedding invitation card (if any)
Duty paid wine (BYO or purchased from hotel)
Duty paid hard liquor (BYO if any)
Day room for helpers
Dinner guest list & seating arrangment
Wedding day itinerary (helpers' contact list, timing, roles & responsibility, item checklist)
Emcee Script
Guestbook & pen on guest sign in table/reception (from hotel)
Ang pow box on guest sign in table/reception
Pre-wedding shot photo frame & stand
Pre-wedding shot photo album
Laptop
- songs to be played before banquet and during video montage
- pre-wedding video montage
- actual day video montage
- any other videos"

Honeymoon
Honeymoon Package
Transport - Air Tickets, Budget Air?
Accommodation
Food
Shopping

[sky83]

super lost... thanks!

[three60]

that list is definitely helpful