Weddings

Preparation Checklist

Our wedding preparation checklist will help make for a stress free wedding day with SKYCITY Auckland.


Six Months Out

  • Discuss your budget and the type of wedding you want
  • Choose venues
  • Set a date

Choose and book:
  • Photographer
  • Entertainment
  • Caterer
  • Florist
  • Transport
  • Coordinator
  • Celebrant
  • Wedding party

Three Months to Go

  • Visit dress shops/dressmakers and finalise dress
  • Choose attire for wedding party
  • Decide on wedding guest list
  • Choose wedding theme and colours
  • Select stationery
  • Organise and order wedding cake
  • Plan honeymoon and make reservations
  • Organise wedding night accommodation for guests and yourself
  • Choose and buy wedding rings
  • Organise gift registry
  • Send out invitations and keep track of RSVPs

Two Months Prior

  • Write your vows
  • Wear in your wedding shoes
  • Book hair and makeup
  • Decide on order of service for the day and speeches
  • Work out seating plan
  • Organise dancing lessons
  • Apply for your marriage licence
  • Purchase wedding favours
  • Organise Hen & Stag nights

One Month Out

  • Run through hair and makeup
  • Final dress fitting with all accessories
  • Confirm photographer, transport, entertainment, caterer, florist, celebrant
  • Wedding rehearsal
  • Finalise seating plan

One Week Before

  • Pack for honeymoon
  • Have a facial, manicure, pedicure and massage

Plan your wedding day

Phone: 0800 SKYCITY
Email: wedding@skycity.co.nz


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Preparation Checklist


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