HELLO WEDDING DIYers! ^^

My name is Chrystine Leigh, owner of Lighthouse Events (Pampanga Based). Here's a list of the things that you have to prioritize in your wedding preparations. This will help you start the planning stage in an organized manner. Happy planning! If you don't want to go thru all the hassle, I'd be glad to be part of your big day! vintage dresses for mother of the bride

HERE IT IS! Again, Happy Planning! ^^

Checklist

I. Basic Information for the Wedding Coordinator:
*Groom's Fullname (& Nickname)
*Bride's Fullname (& Nickname)
*Contact info
*Motif (Color)
*Theme (Ex. Vintage)
*Wedding Date / Time
*Preparation Venue (Full Address)
*Wedding Venue (Full Address)
*Reception Venue (Full Address)

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II. Invitation Details (PRIORITY)
-to be submited to the church
-so the designer would know how many dresses he/she needs to prepare.
-also, for the florist to know what and how many flowers to prepare. Also helpful for the makeup artist (final head count)

INVITATION DETAILS
1. Groom's Parents
Father's Name (Fullname)
Mother's Name (Fullname)

2. Bride's Parents
Father's Name (Fullname)
Mother's Name (Fullname)

3. Principal Sponsors
Male Principal Sponsors (Fullnames)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Female Principal Sponsors (Fullnames)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Bestman (Fullname)

Maid of Honor (Fullname)

Secondary Sponsors
Female Secondary Sponsors (Fullnames)
1.
2.
3.
4.

Male Secondary Sponsors (Fullnames)
1.
2.
3.
4.

Little Groom (Fullname)

Little Bride (Fullname)

Little Groomsmen (Fullnames)
1.
2.
3.

Flower Girls (Fullnames)
1.
2.
3.

***INVITATIONS (HOW MANY?):
*INVITATION DESIGN

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III. PHOTO & VIDEO SERVICE
*Photographer/s
*Videographer/s
*PREFERRED PRENUPTIAL PICTORIAL VENUE:
*ALBUM COLOR:
*GUESTBOOK COLOR:
*AERIAL SERVICE
*SAVE THE DATE ONLINE VIDEO INVITATION
*SDE
*AVP
*TARPAULIN
*PHOTO GALLERY
*SLIDESHOW
*PROJECTOR
*WIDE SCREEN
*PHOTO BOOTH
*PORTRAIT

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IV. DESIGNER:
*PREFERRED DESIGN FOR THE BRIDAL GOWN / GROOM (COAT & TIE or BARONG?)
*PREFERRED DESIGN FOR THE SECONDARY SPONSORS / FLOWER GIRLS / LITTLE GROOMSMEN / LITTLE BRIDE / LITTLE GROOM

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V. CATERING SERVICES
*Estimated number of guests
*Kindly include the suppliers present at the reception to the head count.
*Menu
*Reception Venue Setup

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VI. FLOWERS
*Bridal bouquet
*Bouquet for the following:
-bride's mother
-groom's mother
-principal sponsors (female)
-secondary sponsors (female)
-little bride
*Boutonniere for the following
-Groom
-Bride's father
-groom's father
-male secondary sponsors
-little groomsmen
*Flower baskets and flower crowns for the flower girls
*Church Setup
-aisle
-flower arch (entrance)
*Reception Venue Setup
-per table
-table for the principal sponsors
-flower arrangement (venue)
-flower arrangement (stage)
*Flowers for the Bridal Car

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VII. Wedding Reception Host
*Reception Program

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VIII. Hair & Makeup
*Traditional or Airbrush
*Needed for the following:
-Prenuptial pictorial (bride & groom)
-event proper(bride/groom/parents/secondary sponsors/flower girls)

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IX. WEDDING CAKE
*Fondant?
*How many Layers
*Wedding cake design

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X. SOUVENIRS
*For the Principal Sponsors
*For the Guests

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XI. Lights / Sounds / Effects
*Smoke Machine and/or others.
*Lights
*Check the equipments included in the package

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XII. Bridal Car
*and vehicle for the groom/parents/relatives

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XIII. Prenuptial
*Venue
*Attires
*Food
*Transportation
*Hair & Makeup

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XIV. OTHERS ITEMS (may vary according to the religion of the couple)
*Candles
*Cord
*Arrhae with coins
*Matches
*Bridal Robe
*Bride's Garter

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XV. REMINDERS
*Needed for the photo and video service during the preparations:
-wedding rings/shoes/veil/garter/cord/candles/arrhae/bible/ rosary/ perfume/belt/accesories/guestbook/invitation
-VERY IMPORTANT: Well-lit room with ample space and ventilation.
-DO NOT FORGET- food and water for the crew (makeup artists / photo & video service... etc) and for relatives and members of the entourage who need to arrive early for the hair and makeup.

*Assign 1 person to secure your important belongings when everyone is busy.

*Assign 1 person to check if guests exceeded head count (for the catering service)

*Assign 1 person to make sure the guests were able to write their messages @ the guestbook.

*Assign someone to bring the wedding items at the church (example: cord / veil / candles / matches/flowers/wedding rings). And to secure them afterwards.

*Bring a copy of invitation at the wedding to check if everyone is present and ready.

*Bring a fan (pamaypay) and a hanky for the bride. the bridal gown may look very beautiful but the bride may feel hot and sweaty wearing it.

*A handy bridal pouch to secure monetary gifts.

*Secure a copy of the invitation for the host for the introduction of the members of the entourage.

*Secure copies of the program for the caterer and sound system to make sure the waiters know when to serve the wine and the food. Also for the sound system to coordinate with the photo and video for the SDE and other AVPs and to know what kind of music they need to prepare for each part of the program.

*Assign someone to check if the souvenirs are distributed accordingly (especially for the principal sponsors who need to leave early)

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I made this checklist based from years of handling different events. These are tested very helpful and as they say "iwas aberya."
God bless everyone! Merry Christmas! I hope you find this helpful. ?

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Lighthouse Events
by Nathan & Chrystine
09457061889 / 09171341949