A wedding checklist enlist itemized things on what to do on your Sierra Leone wedding. This should also include each wedding traditions and rituals. On top of the normal wedding checklist, a should include a checklist for the things you will need to perform these customs. Listed below are the standard requirements that needs to be prepared for a Sierra Leon wedding.
Requirements for the Sierra Leone Wedding Rituals
- Mboya
- Kente cloth
- Broom
- Kola Nut
- Four flavors( lemon, vinegar, hot-cayenne, sweet honey)
- Cowrie Shells
- Agbada
- Bubah
- Ijogolo
- Amacubi
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