Life Celebrations
Wedding
A tidy wedding, no vendor drama
- Ideal lead time
- 180–365 days
- Typical vendors
- 10–15 vendors
- Typical budget
- Rp 30M – Rp 2B
Vendors you'll need
Core 8
- Venue · 25%
- Wedding Organizer · 8%
- Catering · 30%Check whether the venue locks in its own catering
- Decoration · 12%Needs the venue layout first
- Photography · 6%
- Videography · 4%Often bundled with the photographer
- Attire · 4%Decide the theme first
- Makeup Artist · 4%After the outfit is set so the makeup matches
Supporting 8
- Entertainment · 4%If budget is above Rp 100 million
- MC / HostAlways recommended
- Invitation · 2%Don't send invitations before the venue is confirmed
- Souvenir & Gifts · 1%Always recommended
- Cake & DessertIf the style is modern or western
- Photo BoothIf budget is above Rp 75 million
- LightingIf the venue is outdoor or semi-outdoor (also for evening events)
- Sound SystemIf guests exceed 200 (outdoor venues need it too, see tips after the venue is set)
If needed 9
- Tent & CanopyIf the venue is outdoor
- GeneratorIf the venue is outdoor or has no backup power
- Valet & ParkingIf guests exceed 300
- Wedding CarIf the style is traditional
- Henna ArtistFor Muslim weddings
- Pedang PoraIf one of the couple is military/police
- Religious OfficiantFor the akad or blessing ceremony
- Pre-event ShootOnce the photographer is set, couples usually want a pre-wedding shoot
- Honeymoon TravelHandle after all vendors are done
Peak season
- December-January (Christmas and New Year)
- May-July (wedding season)
- Pretty dates like 12-12
Often missed
- Booking a venue without checking its catering rules
- Sending invitations before the venue is confirmed
- Doing the makeup trial only on the big day
- No backup plan for an outdoor event
- Entertainment budget set too low