Example Wedding Planning Checklist
Homemade Food for the Reception
The wedding organizer software will add these tasks to your task list if you tell it you plan to make the food yourself or have a friend or relative make the food:
Ask the Reception site manager what facilities and equipment they have for preparing and serving food, and whether they have any restrictions. |
6-9 months before |
Decide what types of food you want to serve at the Reception, and find recipes or stores you can buy it from. |
6-9 months before |
If you're trying new recipes, test them ahead of time. |
6-9 months before |
If you're using recipes, re-calculate the ingredients based on your estimated number of guests. |
6-9 months before |
Buy non-perishable ingredients, label them, and put them in a safe place. |
2-3 months before |
Arrange to rent, borrow, or buy any equipment you need to prepare, store, or serve the food for the Reception. |
1-2 months before |
If you're buying prepared food for the Reception, order it. |
2 weeks to 1 month before |
Buy perishable ingredients for anything you're making and freezing ahead of time. |
2 weeks to 1 month before |
Prepare as much food ahead of time as you can and freeze or store it safely (make sure it's labeled clearly). |
2 weeks to 1 month before |
Buy perishable ingredients for last-minute foods. |
week leading up to wedding |
Prepare any perishable foods for the Reception. |
week leading up to wedding |
Pick up prepared food for the Reception. |
day of wedding |
Return any rented or borrowed food prep or serving items. |
more than 1 day after wedding |
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