Church Checklist Mass Participants (Catholic Weddings) [] Priest [] Commentator [] Readers [] Reading 1st [] Responsorial Psalm 3 | P a g e
[] Reading 2nd [] Prayers of the Faithful [] Offertory and Offerors
Things to prepare:
o Candles on stand (2) o Unity Candle (unique to Christian Weddings) o Candles for lighting the Unity Candle (2) (unique to Christian Weddings) o Fruits o Flowers o Unblessed Host o Wine o Cruets (wine and water) o Ciborium (host)
Ceremony Materials
[] Secondary sponsors [] Candles [] Matches or lighters [] Cord [] Veil [] Arrhae (13 pieces of coins) [] Bride's Bible [] Rings (with fakes if necessary) [] Pillows (2) [] Misalettes and/or ceremony program [] Garter (worn on the right leg of bride) [] Flowers for: >Bride >Maid of Honor >Bridesmaids >Junior Bridesmaids >Flower girls >Secondary sponsors 4 | P a g e
>Principal sponsors >Mother of the bride >Mother of the groom >Bride's throw away >Boutonnieres for suits
[] Food tidbits for travel to reception [] Priest's stipend (optional) Others
[] Jewelry and accessories
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Reception Checklist [] Invitation [] RSVPs [] Flat shoes [] Souvenirs [] Gifts >Principal sponsors >Entourage [] Seating arrangement (unique to high-end, Westernized Weddings) [] Reception lay-out [] Place cards (unique to high-end, Westernized Weddings) [] Menu cards (unique to high-end, Westernized Weddings) [] Drinks >Wines >Champagne >Liquor
[] Reception Songs >Cocktails >Entrance of newlyweds >Dinner >Bouquet activity >Garter activity >Married couples activity >Cutting of cake >First toast >First dance [] Entrance for the reception [] Procedure for pictures with guests [] Reception programme >Emcees
>Opening prayer and blessing of the food
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> First Dance (Prosperity Dance) >Table hopping >AVP if any >Bouquet toss or other activity >Garter toss or other activity >Married couples activity
>Wedding Bell Pull (Balloon Bursting) >Releasing of Doves >Speeches >Bestman's toast (prepare copy) >Wishes from the Maid of Honor (prepare copy) >Parents of the newlyweds >Couple (thank you, honoring, etc.) >Others
[] Cutting of cake o Serve Cake o Favors
[] First toast (unique to Westernized Weddings) [] First dance [] Presentation o Song o Dance o Friends
[] Programme card [] Materials for bouquet toss and garter game [] Registration table specially for arranged seating (unique to high-end, Westernized Weddings) [] Guest book or cards [] Crew meals
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[] Registration table: [] Gift registration: [] Distribution of gifts: [] Payment to suppliers: [] Make-up Artist: [] Dress Designer: [] Photographer [] Videographer [] Transportation [] Hotel or caterer [] Musicians o Church: o Reception: Sound equipment [] Cake maker [] Florist o Entourage o Church o Reception [] Reception venue [] Wedding Planners [] Others
Post- Wedding Checklist
[] Make-up remover [] Endorsements of the ff: [] Ceremony materials [] Reception materials [] Food for the bride's family [] Food for the groom's family [] Gifts [] Transportation [] For bride 8 | P a g e