Wedding Checklists, the best guide to plan your wedding

There are many different services which can facilitate the course of a wedding day. The following checklist will give you an overview of the services which a couple might hire when planning their big day.

Don’t feel overwhelmed by all the services pointed out here. Just pick the ones that best suit your dream wedding.

• Wedding consultant
• Venue
• Accomodation
• Transportation
• Catering
• Wedding cake
• Wedding outfits / attire
• Wedding flower decoration and delivery
• Ceremony officiant
• Photographer / videographer
• Wedding website services
• Gift registry
• Musicians / DJ
• Technical support
• Childcare / elderly care
• Translation services
• Cleanup services
• Insurance
• Travel agent (honeymoon)

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One of the important decisions when planning a wedding is whether you want an external catering service to take care of the food & beverage. On your Big Day you shouldn’t have to worry about anything, so we provide you with a checklist which will help choose the perfect catering company.

Don’t feel overwhelmed by all the ideas pointed out here. Just pick the ones that best suit your dream wedding.

• Set budget
• Start about 6-9 months in advance (interview caterers, taste tests…)
• Ask caterer for reference, portfolio and experience with wedding catering
• Check caterer’s availability on wedding date
• Decide if you prefer buffet or menu (self-serve / served)
• Ask for menu examples with prices
• Ask caterer if any regulations apply for self-supplied food, drinks or wedding cake
• Check if cake knife and stand are provided by caterer
• Check if they provide bar service
• Check if there is a minimum charge
• Check if costs cover set-up and clean-up
• Check if taxes and gratuities are included in price
• Check included/excluded equipments (plates, utensiles, food warmers, linens…)
• Check if caterer provides menus at served dinner or food descriptions at buffet
• Clarify beginning and end times of catering service
• Clarify deadline for menu selection and final guest estimate
• Clarify deposit, guarantee, insurance and cancellation terms
• Make a written contract with all agreements

Tip #1: Ask the caterer if they will set up names/place cards, if you give them a seating chart and the printed cards.

If you liked this checklist, take a look at our most dateiled and complete wedding timeline checklist.
Or feel free to check our list of recommended wedding suppliers.

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