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Grouped by how far out the work sits, and dated backwards from 6 Mar 2027. Legal tasks count back from the solemnisation instead.

6/14

43% complete

12 months and earlier

6 Mar 2025 to 6 May 2026

3/3

  • Settle the date with both families

    Foundations

  • Agree a table count with both sides

    Foundations

  • Agree how the two families are splitting the cost

    Foundations

7 to 10 months before

6 May 2026 to 6 Sept 2026

3/4

  • Book the banquet venue and pay the deposit

    Venue

  • Book photography and videography

    Creative

  • Confirm the solemniser and get written consent

    from solemnisationLegal

  • Choose the bridal package and lock fitting dates

    6 Aug 2026Attire

    A package covering gown rental, kua, and two hair and makeup sessions runs 20 to 30 percent under booking each piece separately.

    Typically $3,200 to $6,800

5 to 6 months before

6 Sept 2026 to 6 Nov 2026

0/1

  • Set the Guo Da Li date with both families

    6 Oct 2026Customs

    The betrothal exchange. Usually falls two to four weeks before the wedding, and both mothers will want a say in the date.

    Typically $800 to $2,500

3 to 4 months before

6 Nov 2026 to 6 Jan 2027

0/3

  • Sort outfits for both sets of parents

    6 Nov 2026Attire

    Mothers' gowns and fathers' suits, both sides. Left late this becomes a genuine problem, because alterations queue behind every other bride at the same boutique.

  • Send invitations

    6 Nov 2026Guests

    WhatsApp first, printed cards for elders. Chase RSVPs six weeks out, then again at three.

    Waiting on: Choose the bridal package and lock fitting dates

  • Attend the menu tasting

    6 Dec 2026Venue

    Bring whoever will complain loudest about the food. Confirm the vegetarian and no-beef counts at the same session.

1 to 2 months before

6 Jan 2027 to 6 Feb 2027

0/2

  • File the ROM Notice of Marriage

    24 Oct 2026from solemnisationLegal

    Hard deadline. The notice has to be at least 21 days before the solemnisation, and it lapses 3 months after filing.

  • Finalise the seating chart

    23 Jan 2027Guests

    Table 1 goes to the grandparents on both sides. Do not split a family across two tables.

    Waiting on: Send invitations

The final month

6 Feb 2027 to 6 Mar 2027

0/1

  • Send the run sheet to every vendor

    20 Feb 2027Day of

    One document, hour by hour, with arrival times and a contact for each vendor.

    Waiting on: Finalise the seating chart

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