This checklist is built specifically for couples getting married in the Vaal Triangle — Vereeniging, Vanderbijlpark, Sasolburg, Meyerton and surrounds. Save it, print it, tick it off.
12+ months before
- Set your overall budget and define your top 3 priorities (venue, photography, food, music — pick three to splurge on).
- Build your draft guest list. This drives everything else.
- Visit 3–5 Vaal Triangle venues. Book yours.
- Hire your wedding planner or day-of coordinator (especially if it’s a farm venue).
9–10 months before
- Book your photographer, videographer and DJ — these get snapped up fastest.
- Choose your wedding party.
- Start dress shopping.
6–8 months before
- Book florist, caterer (if not via venue), and cake.
- Send save-the-dates.
- Sort accommodation blocks for out-of-town guests.
4–5 months before
- Order invitations and stationery.
- Confirm hair and makeup trials.
- Plan the honeymoon.
2–3 months before
- Final dress fitting.
- Marriage licence appointment (book at Home Affairs Vereeniging or Vanderbijlpark — there’s often a 6-week wait).
- Send formal invitations.
4–6 weeks before
- RSVP follow-ups.
- Final headcount to caterer and venue.
- Confirm timeline with all vendors.
The week of
- Deliver welcome packs to guest accommodation.
- Pay final balances.
- Sleep. Drink water. Eat.
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