Wedding Checklist

A Wedding Checklist is the most sensible tool that couples can use in planning out weddings. Research show that putting things into writing promotes the rational side of the thinking over the emotional avenues. While the idea of planning weddings can be emotionally overwhelming, it helps to write things down in a checklist to promote rational decisions over aspects in the wedding planning.

On top of the normal wedding checklist, a Zambian Wedding should include a checklist for the traditions and rituals. Below is the list of requirements for the Zambian Wedding Rituals and what follows are the standard requirements that needs to be prepared for the wedding.

Requirements for the Zambian Wedding Rituals

• Insalamu
• Lobola
• hoe
• white beads
• cloth with a handle
• cattles
• chickens
• cow
• chitenge cloth
• canvas shoes
• 2 blankets

Ceremony Venue

Date and Time

Reception

Date and Time

Motif

No. of Guests

Marriage License Requirements

• Documents
• Birth Certificate
• Parental Consent (18 – 21 yrs. old)
• Certificate of Attendance in Pre-Marital Counseling and Family Planning

Ceremony Venue Requirements

• Baptismal Certificates
• Marriage License
• Marriage Contract
• Certification of Freedom to Marry

Additional Requirements

• Confirmation Certificates
• Canonical Interview
• Pre-Marriage Seminars
• List of names of Principal Sponsors/Witnesses
• Officiant
• Officiant’s Fee
• Ceremony Venue Fee

Desired Processional Flow

• Rehearsals Schedule
• Ceremony Accessories
• Veil with safety pins
• Cord
• Candles with matches
• Unity candle
• Wedding ring
• Arrhae
• Wedding pillows
• Bible

Entourage

• Maid of honor
• Bridesmaids
• Secondary Sponsors
• Principal Sponsors
• Flower girls
• Mothers
• Loose flowers for hair accent
• Bestman
• Groom’s Men

Flowers Decorations

• Entrance
• Pews
• Altar
• Offertory
• Bridal car
• Loose flowers for throwing
• Supplier
• Contact No.
• Coordination Meeting

Musicians

• Choir
• Vocalist
• List of Songs
• Call Time Schedule
• Supplier
• Contact No.
• Coordination Meeting

Special Effects

• Dove release
• Butterfly
• Confetti
• Balloons
• Others

Hotel

• Check–in Schedule

• Room No.
• Supplier
• Contact No.
• Coordination Meeting

Bridal Gown

• Designer
• Contact No.
• Coordination Meeting
• Fitting Schedule

Bridal Gown Inclusion

• Pouch
• Veil
• Cord
• Head dress
• Garter
• Gloves
• Stockings
• Shoes
• Jewelry

Groom’s Wardrobe

• Bow and Tie
• Cufflinks
• Suit/Tux
• Shirt
• Socks
• Polished Shoes
• Vest
• Kerchief

Entourage Outfit

• Best Man
• Groom’s Men
• Maid of Honor
• Parents
• Secondary Sponsors
• Flower Girls
• Ring Bearer
• Bible Bearer
• Coin Bearer
• Supplier
• Contact No.
• Fitting Schedule
• Head dress for entourage

Hair and Make

• Supplier
• Contact No.
• Test Make – up Schedule
• Call Time
• Something old
• Something borrowed
• Something new
• Something blue
• Robe

Photographer / Videographer

• Supplier
• Contact No.
• Coordination Meeting
• Pre-Wedding Pictorials Schedule
• Schedule of Session
• Studio Shots
• Outdoor Shoots
• Requirements for Pictorials
• Invitation
• Giveaways
• Missal
• Engagement picture
• Accessories
• Food for entourage during dress up / make – up
• Schedule of delivery
• Bridal car arrival
• Invitation
• Bridal Registry

Decor

• Supplier
• Ocular Schedule
• Coordination Meeting
• Contact Person & No.
• Set – up / Lay – out Concerns
• Design / Set – up Requirement
• Decorations
• Centerpieces
• Entrance
• Presidential Table
• Lights
• Concept

Wedding Cake

Gift for Sponsors

Giveaways

Guests

Entourage

Schedule of distribution

Food

• Wine
• Main Course
• Dessert
• Welcome Drinks
• Main Beverage

Reception Program

• Emcee
• Program Flow
• Welcome Remarks
• Opening Prayer
• Entertainment/Special Numbers
• Words of Wisdom
• Memory Lane
• Musical Requirement
• List of Songs

Program Special Effects

• Guestbook with pens
• Sign frame
• Dove
• Butterflies
• Confetti
• Sparklers
• Fireworks
• Balloon drop
• Bubble machine / blow
• Wedding spray
• Fireworks
• Money tree
• Thank you notes