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• Where will it hold?
• How much will it cost?
• What theme will it be?

Careful consideration of the above questions will ensure a successful event.

How to decide the date

• Call a meeting with the immediate family members and the parents to choose a date.
• Choose a date that is convenient for both family members.
• Send out emails to loved ones to check if response is good for attendance.

How to choose a venue

• Call the venues of your choice around the location desired.
• Ask how many guests the venue can hold.
• What facilities such as kitchen, toilet, and parking spaces does it have?
• What equipment is included in package?
• Do they permit use of outside caterers?
• Is there in house PA system
• Are there tables and chairs
• Are there adequate quantities of tables and chairs?
• Do the tables and chairs match your seating plan and shapes?
• Does the venue need extra decoration?
• Will there be disable facilities
• Is there adequate ventilation and heating
• Are there staffs to oversee things on the day?
• Is there spare room for the host and bride changing time?
• Are there water, soap and tissue for toilets?
• Is cleaning in the package and to what extent
• Is rubbish removal in the package?
• Is furniture clearing in the package?
• How much will it cost and how is payment taken?
• What are the terms and conditions?

How to plan African attire (Aso Ebi)

• Decide whether African costume will be required.
• Choose fabric with colours to match wedding theme colours.
• Make a list of family members and friends for fabrics.
• Shop around African fabric shops and select one within budget.
• Ask family and friends to buy from a person in charge.
• Book tailors for sewing the materials (allow time at least three months).

How to decorate

• Consider professional decorators.
• What table decoration (fresh flowers, candles or balloons)?
• Do you want chair covers?
• What colour and material of table cover and napkins?
• What is the seating arrangement?
• Is there seating cards for arranged seats?
• Are there name boards for arranged seats?
• Has invitation being done as strictly by invitation?
• Do you require a top table?
• What decoration do you prefer for top table?
• Is there adequate favours and gifts?
• Is there a cake table and table cloth?
• What decoration do you prefer for the cake table?
• Is there a cake knife and does it need decoration?
• Do you require a stage for life band?
• Does the venue provide stage and dance floor?

How to choose a caterer

• Ask for referrals and recommendation.
• Choose a reputable caterer.
• Request a menu or prepare your own.
• Have a tasting session to help decide for taste.
• Decide the service style (buffet or seated).
• Have a consultation session with the caterer.
• Are they providing drinks?
• What is the cost?
• What equipment do they supply (crockery, glasses).
• Do they supply professional waiting staff?
• What is their food presentation like?
• Would they cook on or off site?
• How will food be transported?
• Is there sufficient cooking time and enough time to transport to venue.
• What is the cleaning and rubbish removal arrangement?
• How many hours will they work?
• How is payment taken?
• Is there a need for a contract?
• Do they have a professional kitchen they work from?
• Are they experienced in the cuisine you are choosing?
• Do they have equipment or will they hire?
• Do their choice of crockery and cutlery meet your standard?
• Do they understand your vision for the day?
• Can they meet your standard of how you want things done?

How to choose staff for the day

• Family service may be used but professional staff is best.
• Check staff are trained and with adequate uniform.
• Staffs is briefed and specific tasks assigned to staff.
• Staff must understand food service timing, menus and drinks.
• Staff have late night transportation arranged.
• Efficient bar staff booked.
• Staffs are cheerful and polite.
• Is there adequate number of staff to guests (minimum one staff to 30 guests?)
• Are they wearing comfortable shoes?
• How much will they cost?
• How to plan for after event clearing
• Check venue’s clearing and cleaning arrangement plan.
• Check caterer’s responsibility for kitchen cleaning.
• Have professional cleaners if needed.
• Have family members to remove left over drinks and gifts.
• Ensure decorators and hire companies are booked for equipment collection.
• Ensure accommodation is booked for host or far away guests if required.
• Is there recycling provision for drink bottles and cans?
• In what condition must the venue be returned to the manager?

How to choose drink for weddings
Which wine?

• Most West African meals will go well with any white or red wine. The usual custom is to place a bottle each of red wine (room temperature) and chilled white wine on each table. Waiters will top up from the bar as required.
• Juice
• Fruit juices of any flavour go well with African meals. This may be placed directly onto tables or in a jug with or without ice cubes.
• Allow one 1.5ltr per four guests
• Mineral Water
• Still or sparkling distilled water should be provided both at bar and dining tables.
• Allow 1.5ltr bottle per four guests or 330ml bottle per guest.
• Fizzy drinks
• Bottled or canned drinks may be served from the bar.
• Malt
• Malt drink is very popular at Nigerian parties, especially with elderly guests.
• Alcohol
• Canned beers and alcohol should be served from a bar supervised by licensed person.

Tips: Allow extra glasses at the bar and for reception cocktail.