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- Start a wedding folder
This is when you start looking through bridal and lifestyle magazines for inspiration and theme to your wedding
- Work out your budget
Sit down and talk to your partner on how much both of you are comfortable with spending, based on families’ contributions and own. Decide who will be paying for what. More information on wedding dowry here.
- Pick your wedding party
This is where you decide who would be your maid of honor, best man, bridesmaids, groomsmen, flower girl and ring bearer
- Start the guest list
Create a database to be used throughout the planning. Insert columns for contact info, RSVPs, gift and other information
- Hire a planner, if you want too
A planner will reduce your workload and will have contacts for most of the vendors
- Decide on the date and book the venue
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Venues are usually fully booked on auspicious dates as early as a year in advance. It is also more expensive than other dates
- Book a date for your ROM
Submit the application for the registration of marriage and book a date for it. If you would require more information on ROM, click here.
- Research on photographers, bands, florists and caterers
Photo credit to Aspial Wedding 
Photo credit to Aspial Wedding 
Photo credit to Aspial Wedding
Identify your preference and keep a database on their contacts too for easier reference
- Throw an engagement party, if you want too
Don’t forget that your invitees in your engagement party should also be on our wedding guest list