Wedding List Checklist.

Sometimes it can be hard to remember everything you need for your special day. These check-lists will help you to keep track of all your plans and ensure your big day runs smoothly.

Wedding Venue Check-list.

• Firstly is this the right venue for your Budget.
• What does the venue look like in terms of its decorative style.will it fit your colour scheme or theme and is it clean,tidy and in good decorative order.
• Is the venue within easy reach of your ceremony venue.
• Are you able to have a Marquee at the venue.
• Can you have a late Bar.
• Are you available on my chosen date.
• Do your charges include VAT and services.
• Do they provide overnight accommodation and do they offer discount on accommodation
• Is catering provided or can you provide your own.
• What are the set-up or cleaning fees associated with additional services.
• Do they have any photos of past events that have been held at the venue and are they able to provide you with references.
• What is the cancellation policy.

  Wedding Caterer Check-list.

• Is the price within your allocated budget.
• Do they cater for people with special dietary needs.
• Do they specialise in African cuisine, should you decide on a traditional Zambian wedding
• Will they provide the drinks or can you bring your own and if so is there a corkage fee per bottle.
• Do they supply waiting staff,linen, cutlery and crockery.
• What style of food do they offer?Do they have a set menu or can they provide a menu to suit your needs.Is there a charge for menu tasting.
• Are they able to accomodate your number of guests and how much notice of the final figure do they require.
• Are taxes and service charges included in the quoted price.
• Do they provide a cake stand.
• Will yours be the only wedding they are catering for on the day.
• Do they provide any special touches such as chocolate fountains or do you have to supply the equipment yourself.
• Does the quoted price include any clean-up or set up costs.
• Be sure to sign a contract which shows what either parties can expect from each other.

  Wedding  Photography  Check-list.

• After you have set your budget,decide on the style of photos you prefer and ask around for recommendations.
• A lot of photographers list with on-line wedding directories which gives you the chance to see any work done on their personal websites.always ask to see examples of their work
• Do they specialise in formal, posed photography or a more relaxed style.
• Can they do a mixture of colour and black and white pictures,so you are able to capture the shades of flowers, outfits and decorations.
• What packages do they offer.
• Do they shot on film or digitally.
• What is their fee structure and who owns the copyright of the pictures.
• What is their dress code.
• What requirements they will need on the wedding day itself.

  Wedding Cake Check-list.

• First thing is decide on the style of cake and set your budget as usual.
• Get recommendations from friends or family, check out suppliers in wedding publications  or on-line. always ask to see examples of any work they have done.
• What kind of cakes do they specialise in.
• Can they cater for guests with special dietary requirements.
• Is it possible to have different flavoured tiers and can you choose a selection of different cake fillings.
• Do they deliver and set up the cake at the venue? what is the charge.  
• Will you want a groom cake as well.
• When do you pay and how.

Florist  Check-List:

• Are you available on my chosen date.
• Ask to see any examples of their work and can they provide you with any references of couples they have done some work for.
• Will they personally do your flowers or is it someone else from their team.
• Ask what type of flowers will be available when you are getting married.
• Given your budget, what type of centrepieces, flowers, bouquet etc would they recommend.
• Can they provide a good selection of candelabra,napkin holders, vases etc.
• Any other extra costs beyond all the required items.
• How long will you need to set up.