I am
pleased to introduce to you the ultimate wedding
planner. The A to Z (literally) on what to do before
you say I do.
It has 32 sections, over 200 pages and is the perfect size
to carry everywhere.
The purpose of this wedding planner is to assist those
want to plan their own big dream wedding day, but don’t know
where to start or when to do what.
My
name is Henrike and I'm the creative driving force behind
ForeverLikeTheMoon.
I spend most of my days as a software engineer for a
company called BASH in Cape Town. Graphic design has always
been a passion of mine and except for some freelance work
here and there, this is my first big "passion" project.
Being the obsessive planner that I am, I wanted to make
sure that when I get engaged, that I will have everything I
need to plan the perfect wedding. A planner to make sure
that the best day of my life will run smoothly and all
processes leading up to it: stress free.
That is
how it all began.
Who will stay on-site (if accommodation is available) and what accommodation suggestions is close to the venue for friends and family.
Keeping track of scheduled appointments, details about marriage license obtainment and name changing checklist.
Attire for the groom, wedding party and parents of the bride and groom.
What are the different options for bar services and what liquor selection do we want to be available.
A checklist for the flowers needed for the wedding ceremony.
Who pays for what? Budget planner and expense tracker.
What style do we want the dinner to be served and what should the menu look like? Who has special dietary requirements and what will they be served as a substitution?
Decor checklists and setup notes.
Details about entertainment for the evening and who will be giving speeches and toasts.
Details about wedding favours for the guests.
Guests we consider inviting to the wedding. Who should I add and who should I cut from the guest list?
Packing list and Accommodation and flight details.
Itinerary for the big day.
Delegating specific responsibilities
What should be in the troubleshooting stash that has saved many a day.
What happens when?
Music playlists to be played during specific events.
Sunless tanning schedule and grooming appointments.
Who will officiate our marriage and guide us through the legal requirements and paper work?
Details about the wedding party of the bride and groom.
Details about the photographer you booked for the wedding and photo checklist of specific photos wanted taken during different parts of the day.
What wedding traditions do you want to honour? What will your colour palette look like?
A curated list of gifts to guide the wedding guests in buying wedding gifts.
Different types of table layouts for your wedding reception and planning on who will sit where.
A suggested guide on what to do when (over a timespan of 12 months).
Who will be in charge of seating guests and directing them to parking lots, bathrooms, dining rooms, and other wedding sites?
Details about vendors we are considering for the wedding.
Venue details and comparisons.
Different sleeve styles, dress shapes and necklines.
Some send-off ideas and admin.
Some final details about your dream day.
The different zones (areas) we will have at our wedding reception.