Wedding Checklist

At Sutera Harbour Resort, we understand that planning for a perfect wedding takes time and effort. Hence, our helpful team of wedding professionals have put together this comprehensive 12-month wedding checklist to assure you of our assistance every step of the way in preparation for your big day.

12 months before

• Break the good news to family and friends.
• Empty out the piggy bank and decide on your budget.
• Pick a suitable wedding date, time & finalize.
• Inform important guests, officiant and secure the wedding location.
• For the bride, start thinking about which gown would suit you best.

9 months before

• Pick up the phone and speak to our friendly Sutera Harbour Resort wedding professionals@ 088 3036 65 / 67
• Make a date for your reception
• Start working on your preliminary guest list, decide on the number of people you wish to invite and ask your parents for their list too.
• Select your attendants/groomsmen/bridesmaids.
• Hire a consultant or allow our wedding professionals to assist you in choosing a colour scheme, decor, layout and menu (our advice is FOC!).
• Meet with your officiant to finalise ceremony details and religious requirements.
• Appoint a photographer and videographer (ask us for our recommendations)
• Decide on entertainment and place a deposit on your selected DJ or band.

6 - 8 months before

• Gown shopping time!
• Brief your attendants/groomsmen/bridesmaids on their responsibilities.
• Set aside blocks of hotel rooms for out-of-town guests (Sutera Harbour Resort has special room rates for wedding guests).
• Notify out-of-towners the final wedding date and venue.
• Confirm the guest list.
• Schedule a photo session.
• Start working on your wedding invitation card designs.
• Finalize details with the hotel.
• Select engagement ring.

4 - 5 months before

• Have a trial before selecting hairstylist and make-up artist.
• Book hotel room for your wedding night (Sutera Harbour Resort has attractive wedding packages).
• Make travel reservations and start planning for your honeymoon (our Wedding Professionals can help).
• Select a florist to decide on flowers and floral arrangements.
• Make appointment for medical examination.
• Shop for wedding rings.

2 - 3 months before

• Establish a beauty routine and start going for regular facials.
• Take care of yourself, eat right and start exercising.
• Ensure your attendants/groomsmen/bridesmaids have purchase their wedding attire.
• Pre-order door gifts.
• Pick up invitation cards.
• Get fitted for your wedding gown.
• Send out invitation cards.

6 weeks before

• Confirm reservation for out-of-town guests.
• As you receive presents, be sure to update/add items to your registry list.
• Schedule for a final wedding gown fitting.
• Set aside sometime to write thank you note for gifts receive at your bridal shower.
• Purchase a guest book (our Wedding Professionals can help)

3 - 4 weeks before

• Acquire finalised ceremony program.
• Consider some dental work to obtain a beaming smile, cut back on tea, coffee and tobacco.
• Visit the hair salon for a final pre-wedding hair cut.
• Draw up a schedule on wedding day timing, details and responsibilities.
• Tinkle guests who haven't RSVP-ed to get a confirmation on the number of guests.
• Give final head count to the hotel, confirm set-up and menu.
• Finalise details with photographer/videographer, florist, entertainers and etc.
• Make rehearsal arrangements.
• Finalise honeymoon plans.
• Felling stressed? Sign up for a bridal spa package.

1 - 2 weeks before

• Finalised seating chart, by materials and make place cards.
• Schedule a manicure & pedicure.
• Make transportation arrangements for wedding day.
• Purchase gifts for attendants/groomsmen/bridesmaids.
• Ensure you have all accessories.
• Select responsible person to handle guestbook.
• Pack for honeymoon.
• Pass rings to best man for safekeeping.
• Pick up wedding attire.

The Day Before

• Rehearse the ceremony with officiant and wedding party.
• Make sure you are well rested, sleep early!

The Big Day

• Do eat something; you'll need the energy.
• Bathe, fix hair and make up 2 - 3 hours in advance.
• Start dressing 1.5 hours before the ceremony.
• Ensure pictures are taken as planned.