Wedding Checklist

On top of the normal wedding checklist, a Rwandan Wedding should include a checklist for the traditions and rituals. Getting organized, this should be done during the preparation of this complicated event. Research show that putting things into writting gives the rational side of thinking an easier way for the bride and groom to achieve a rational decision when planning their  dream wedding. Read on to get a list of requirements for the wedding rituals and what follows are the standard requirements that needs to be prepared for the wedding.

Below includes a checklist for the traditions and rituals in Rwanda. It is a list of requirements for the Rwanda Wedding Rituals and what follows are the standard requirements that needs to be prepared for the civil/church wedding. 

Requirements for the Rwandan Wedding Rituals

• Kinyarwanda
• Mushanan
• Dowry
• Milk
• Tents
• Handicrafts (as decor) 

Ceremony Venue

Date and Time

Reception

Date and Time

Motif

No. of Guests

Marriage License Requirements

• Documents
• Birth Certificate
• Parental Consent (16 – 17 yrs. old)
• Certificate of Attendance in Pre-Marital Counseling and Family Planning 

Ceremony Venue Requirements

• Baptismal Certificates
• Marriage License
• Marriage Contract
• Certification of Freedom to Marry 

Additional Requirements

• Confirmation Certificates
• Canonical Interview
• Pre-Marriage Seminars
• List of names of Principal Sponsors/Witnesses
• Officiant
• Officiant’s Fee
• Ceremony Venue Fee 

Desired Processional Flow

• Rehearsals Schedule
• Ceremony Accessories
• Veil with safety pins
• Cord
• Candles with matches
• Unity candle
• Wedding ring
• Arrhae
• Wedding pillows
• Bible 

Entourage

• Maid of honor
• Bridesmaids
• Secondary Sponsors
• Principal Sponsors
• Flower girls
• Mothers
• Loose flowers for hair accent
• Bestman
• Groom’s Men 

Flowers Decorations

• Entrance
• Pews
• Altar
• Offertory
• Bridal car
• Loose flowers for throwing
• Supplier
• Contact No.
• Coordination Meeting 

Musicians

• Choir
• Vocalist
• List of Songs
• Call Time Schedule
• Supplier
• Contact No.
• Coordination Meeting 

Special Effects

• Dove release
• Butterfly
• Confetti
• Balloons
• Others 

Hotel

• Check–in Schedule
• Room No.
• Supplier
• Contact No.
• Coordination Meeting 

Bridal Gown

• Designer
• Contact No.
• Coordination Meeting
• Fitting Schedule 

Bridal Gown Inclusion

Groom’s Wardrobe

Entourage Outfit

• Best Man
• Groom’s Men
• Maid of Honor
• Parents
• Secondary Sponsors
• Flower Girls
• Ring Bearer
• Bible Bearer
• Coin Bearer
• Supplier
• Contact No.
• Fitting Schedule
• Head dress for entourage 

Hair and Make

• Supplier
• Contact No.
• Test Make – up Schedule
• Call Time
• Something old
• Something borrowed
• Something new
• Something blue
• Robe 

Photographer / Videographer

• Supplier
• Contact No.
• Coordination Meeting
• Pre-Wedding Pictorials Schedule
• Schedule of Session
• Studio Shots
• Outdoor Shoots
• Requirements for Pictorials
• Invitation
• Giveaways
• Missal
• Engagement picture
• Accessories
• Food for entourage during dress up / make – up
• Schedule of delivery
• Bridal car arrival
• Invitation
• Bridal Registry 

Decor

• Supplier
• Ocular Schedule
• Coordination Meeting
• Contact Person & No.
• Set – up / Lay – out Concerns
• Design / Set – up Requirement
• Decorations
• Centerpieces
• Entrance
• Presidential Table
• Lights
• Concept 

Wedding Cake

Gift for Sponsors

Giveaways

Guests

Entourage

Schedule of distribution

Food

• Wine
• Main Course
• Dessert
• Welcome Drinks
• Main Beverage 

Reception Program

• Emcee
• Program Flow
• Welcome Remarks
• Opening Prayer
• Entertainment/Special Numbers
• Words of Wisdom
• Memory Lane
• Musical Requirement
• List of Songs 

Program Special Effects

• Guestbook with pens
• Sign frame
• Dove
• Butterflies
• Confetti
• Sparklers
• Fireworks
• Balloon drop
• Bubble machine / blow
• Wedding spray
• Fireworks
• Money tree
• Thank you notes