A wedding is a significant moment in life and deserves dedicated preparation. However, wedding planning involves many aspects to consider, from venue selection, photography, and event flow to attire and guest arrangements. Capture has organised a 12-month preparation checklist for couples, including a guide for wedding photography, album creation, and video MV production, assisting you in smoothly planning your dream wedding!

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The duration of wedding planning depends on the formality, scale, and level of etiquette involved. In general, for a traditional wedding, it is recommended to start planning about a year in advance. If you are planning a micro wedding, it is still advisable to begin preparations around six months ahead. Marriage is not just about the couple; it also involves relatives and guests. Booking venues, restaurants, and related staff requires ample time for proper arrangements.

1. Choosing the Wedding Date: Traditionally, it is important to select an auspicious wedding date that is considered lucky for both partners. Typically, elders consult a fortune teller who analyses the birthdates and Chinese zodiac signs of the couple and their parents to determine the most suitable date. Additionally, you can consider factors such as holidays, weekends, and seasons to choose a day that is convenient for you, your family, and friends.
2. Meeting with Both Families: Traditionally, the groom, accompanied by a matchmaker or elder family members, visits the bride's family for a formal proposal. During this meeting, important matters such as the wedding date, budget, betrothal gifts, and wedding format are discussed and finalised. Nowadays, this meeting is more about allowing the parents of both sides to meet and discuss wedding details, and it may not involve as many formalities.
3. Budgeting for Wedding Expenses: Establishing a wedding budget is crucial as it determines the allocation of funds for various aspects of the wedding, such as venue rental and banquet seating. Creating a budget spreadsheet in advance will help make informed decisions and ensure financial planning throughout the wedding preparations.
4. Health Check-ups: Some couples undergo pre-wedding health check-ups, which can help with better planning for their future together.
5. Tentative Guest Count: Determine an initial estimate of the number of guests attending the wedding. This will assist in selecting suitable wedding and banquet venues.
6. Reserve Wedding and Banquet Venues: Based on your preferences, budget, and estimated guest count, book the wedding ceremony and reception venues. It is recommended to schedule site visits in advance to ensure the venues meet your expectations.
7. Engage a Wedding Planner: If you prefer not to deal with the intricate details and procedures, you can consider hiring a wedding planner or company to assist with coordinating the wedding. They can help with arranging the specific details of the wedding and resolving any challenges that arise during the process.

1. Book Wedding Attire: It is advisable to make advance appointments for trying on wedding gowns, suits, and traditional attire. Secure the desired styles by booking or customising them in a timely manner.
2. Reserve Wedding Photography Company: Choose a wedding photography company or photographer you like and book them early. Confirm the shooting date and details with them.
3. Order Wedding Rings: Customising wedding rings takes time, so it's recommended to select and order them early.
4. Schedule an Appointment with a Lawyer: Hire a marriage registration lawyer to handle legal documents and contracts, such as prenuptial agreements or estate planning.
5. Book a Makeup Artist: Once you have decided on your wedding attire, schedule trial makeup sessions with a few makeup artists. Clearly communicate your preferred style and book your favourite makeup artist in advance.

1. Purchase Jewellery and Accessories: Gold prices fluctuate daily, so it's recommended to select the styles early and make the purchase when the prices are favourable. Usually, the makeup artist will prepare jewellery for the bride. However, if you have specific preferences, you can purchase and prepare them in advance to achieve your desired wedding look.
2. Book the Wedding Officiant, Wedding Car, and Venue Decor Company: Make early reservations for wedding-related services, including the wedding officiant to conduct the ceremony, wedding car services, and venue decor companies to create a romantic wedding ambience. Ensure you secure the ideal arrangements and decorations.
3. Schedule Pre-wedding Photoshoot: Arrange the schedule for your pre-wedding photoshoot. Choose suitable locations and styles, and discuss the photo themes with the photographer to capture beautiful memories. Also, allocate time for selecting photos, editing, and printing albums and canvases, which generally takes 1 to 2 months or longer. If planning for an overseas photoshoot, allow more time for preparations.
4. Confirm Bridal Party List: Notify your friends who will be part of the bridal party in advance, so they can make arrangements to attend. Discuss wedding games and details together.
5. Plan for the Honeymoon: Begin planning your honeymoon trip. Choose the destination, book flights, and hotels, and plan the itinerary to ensure a romantic and unforgettable time after your wedding.

1. Purchase Cake Vouchers: When the bride's family sends out wedding invitations, they often include cake vouchers for guests to redeem and enjoy. Therefore, remember to prepare cake vouchers in advance before sending out the invitations.
2. Submit Notice of Intended Marriage: The couple needs to submit a Notice of Intended Marriage to the marriage registry at least 15 days before the wedding date (but no more than 3 months in advance). If you have hired a lawyer, they will usually handle this process on your behalf.
3. Guest List and Attendance Count: Organise the guest list and confirm the number of attendees. This will help with arranging catering services and estimating the quantity of invitation cards needed.
4. Design Wedding Invitations: Choose a suitable design style, colour, and paper quality for your wedding invitations. Start the process of ordering and printing the invitations early. Some hotels or venues may provide invitation cards and printing services, or you can search for your preferred design and printing company.
5. Order Wedding Cake/Alcohol: Place orders with a cake shop or liquor store for your wedding cake or reception drinks. Finalise the style and flavours, and order the specified quantity based on the estimated number of attendees. Some hotels or venues may also provide pre-order services for these items.
6. Prepare Return Gifts: Pre-order return gifts as a token of appreciation for your guests. Common gift options include food items, tea, or practical small items. You can also prepare creative or personalised gifts to leave a lasting impression on your guests.

1. Traditional "Guo Da Li" Ceremony (過大禮): According to traditional customs, the "Guo Da Li" ceremony involves the groom presenting gifts and money to the bride's family. This ceremony usually takes place 14 to 60 days before the wedding. After the ceremony, the bride's family will send the dowry to the groom's family within 1 to 5 days. It is common to choose an auspicious date and time for this ritual.
2. Send Out Wedding Invitations: After the "Guo Da Li" ceremony, you can start sending out wedding invitations to your guests. Use this opportunity to formally inform them about the wedding date, time, venue, and other relevant details. You can choose to mail the invitations or hand them out in person. In the digital age, many couples also send out electronic wedding invitation cards (E-cards), and guests can collect physical invitations at the venue on the wedding day.

1. Prepare "Shang Tou"(上頭) and "Hui Men"(回門) Items: Depending on whether you plan to follow traditional customs, prepare the "Shang Tou" and "Hui Men" items. These may include the bridal headdress and attire for the "Shang Tou" ceremony, as well as the roasted pig for the "Hui Men" ceremony. It is advisable to discuss these arrangements with your family in advance.
2. Final fitting: Schedule a final fitting for your wedding gown or attire and make any necessary adjustments to ensure the perfect fit and style.
3. Confirm the Schedule: Coordinate with the wedding planner, venue coordinator, siblings, and relevant vendors to confirm the schedule for the wedding day. This includes the timeline, music, and video playback, among other details.
4. Prepare Wedding Supplies: Allocate enough time to rent or purchase necessary items for the wedding banquet, such as tea sets, red umbrellas, etc. Pack them up neatly and have them ready to bring to the venue.
5. Seating Arrangements: Confirm the number of attending guests and create a seating plan. Share this plan with the venue coordinator for them to arrange the seating accordingly.
6. Prepare Wedding Videos and Playlist: Prepare a slideshow or video montage of your journey together and create a playlist of songs for the wedding. You can either create the videos yourself or hire a photographer or videographer to help. Coordinate with the wedding emcee and venue coordinator regarding the playback arrangements. It is advisable to do a trial run and have multiple playback devices and backups ready to address any technical issues.

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When choosing wedding banquet photography, you can compare different service packages and hours. Typically, the photography package will include terms like 2P1V, 2P2V, 2P1V1A, where P represents the photographer, V represents the videographer, and A represents the assistant. 2P means that one photographer will focus on capturing standard shots, while the other will focus on capturing snapshots. Many couples prefer the 2P option to capture every emotional moment. Additionally, many photography packages may include "morning shoot and evening playback," where the videographer will edit essential clips of the bride's preparations, entrance, outdoor shoots, etc., and play them during the evening banquet.

Wedding photography packages are usually divided into full-day (15 hours) and half-day (6 hours) options. The shooting time typically falls between 8:30 AM and 11:30 PM. If you require photography services outside of these hours, each photographer may charge additional fees for early or late hours and transportation, so be sure to clarify this when making your selection.

In addition to considering the package contents and hours, it is also important to consider the photographer's style. Do your research and review the photographer's or company's previous work to choose a style that you like. You can also search and read customer reviews on wedding review platforms or forums to ensure the quality of service and photography.

Typically, wedding photography companies or photographers offer album design and production services as part of their packages. However, if you want to add a personal touch, you can also DIY your wedding album. DIY allows you to have complete control over the design and layout, allowing you to choose the album size, layout design, photo arrangement, and more based on your preferences and wedding theme. This method can be cost-effective but may require more time and effort. Nowadays, there are many album design software or online platforms that allow users to DIY their albums. Once you complete the layout, the platform takes care of the printing process, making it convenient.

Alternatively, you can choose a professional design company for printing services. With this option, you provide the photos and basic design requirements, and a professional designer will handle the layout and production of the album. This saves you time and ensures a high-quality album. However, design and printing services may be more expensive, and effective communication with the designer is crucial to convey your requirements and expectations to create a personalised album.

There are many types of wedding videos. Common ones include trailers, which will be played on social media and before entering the venue; Opening Video: Played before the entrance, it sets the stage for the wedding and introduces the event; Growing-Up Video: Played before the second entrance, it allows guests to reminisce about the couple's growth by showcasing childhood photos and milestones; Love Story Video: Played before the first or second entrance, it tells the story of how the couple met and fell in love; Wedding Montage: Typically accompanied by a wedding song, this video features a rotating display of photos.

You can create your own wedding video using online software and tools, applying templates for editing and production. First, come up with a theme related to your growth or personal preferences. Next, choose a lively, bright, and smooth melody for the music, and keep the segment length between 3 to 5 minutes. Then, categorise and filter the most meaningful photos. Arrange the photos according to the melody of the music. Finally, you can add text descriptions to make the segments more lively and interesting.

Of course, if you have a sufficient budget, you can also hire a design company to create the wedding video. This option saves time and ensures video quality.

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