Wedding preparation guide

Where should you start planning a wedding?

Start by discussing an approximate guest count and budget. As the date and venue become clear, bring seating, decor and invitations together as parts of the same plan.

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Wedding planning checklist: what should you decide first?

Everyone has a different preparation timeline. Instead of dividing it into fixed months, put the information needed for your next decisions in order. You can shorten the same list for an engagement or a small wedding meal.

  1. Guest numbers and budget. Note down those you will definitely invite, those you haven't decided on yet, and children separately. Discuss the total amount you can allocate for venue, catering, clothing, photography, and other services; compare offers based on the same scope.
  2. Date and venue. Ask about the established table capacity, accessibility, spare outdoor space, and what is included in the offer for the venue you like. the questions to ask at your venue meeting for the checklist. For the legal marriage ceremony, Application order and those to be confirmed by the municipality check separately too.
  3. Number of tables and hall layout. After learning the exact measurements and table capacity, calculate the number of tables you need. Set aside the dance floor, stage and walking routes, then draw your plan in the editor. Floor-area calculations are estimates; confirm the actual setup with the venue manager.
  4. Guest groups and table decoration. Prepare names and check family, work and other groups. how to import your Excel list review. Try out the flowers, tablecloth, and chairs for your wedding table in 3D.; check actual samples for colour and vase height too.
  5. Invitations and RSVPs. Confirm the date, time, venue name and address; create your digital or printable invitation. Ask someone else to check the details before sharing. Track RSVPs separately and update your guest list; the invitation tool does not track attendance automatically.
  6. Final count and delivery to the venue. Add the latest responses to the tables, review who will be sitting together and any empty seats. Share the updated PDF with the venue. If you are using QR code table finding, refresh the share after the latest changes; the old link will not update automatically. Find the sharing and output steps in Help.

This page is a preparation guide. Budgeting, bookings and RSVP tracking remain your responsibility; Düğün Masam tools help with seating plans, decor previews and invitations.

What stage of preparation are you in?

Choose the guide you need; there is no need to read everything from the beginning.

Getting started

Wedding seating plan

Sort your guest groups, seat them without splitting families and make a final check.

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Free tool

Table-count calculator

Calculate table counts and an approximate hall capacity for 50, 100, 150 or more guests.

Start calculating →
Dimensions and capacity

Wedding table dimensions

Compare comfortable seating capacities for round and rectangular tables, allowing room for chairs and service.

View the dimensions table →
Venue plan

Wedding hall layout

Plan the entrance, dance floor, stage, service routes and emergency exits before placing tables.

Open the seating guide →
Names and groups

Preparing a guest list

Gather a list of confirmed guests, family, friends, and special needs to fit the table plan.

Open the guest-list guide →
Table shapes

Choosing a table layout

Compare seating and walking space around round, square and rectangular tables.

Compare layouts →
Engagement plan

Engagement table arrangement

Arrange the ring area, family tables, catering route, and photo flow according to whether it's a home or hall engagement.

Open the engagement guide →
Henna night plan

Henna night table layouts

Allow space for the henna throne, entrance procession and dance floor, then arrange tables around them.

Open the henna-night guide →
Table styling · 3D tool

Flowers, tablecloths and chair colours

Match the flowers in the vase to the tablecloth and chair color. Experiment with different angles on round, square, and rectangular tables.

Open the Style Workshop →
Event running order · free tool

Wedding and event music planner

Choose entrance, first-dance, cake-cutting, henna-night and party songs in separate sections, then download your list with DJ notes.

Plan your music →
Digital and printable

Online invitation design

Choose a background and edit your wording and typography. Prepare a print version or an animated invitation to share.

Create your invitation →
Before booking

Choosing a wedding venue

Check capacity, service, weather conditions, and contract scope before getting quotes.

View venue checklist →
Date and documents

Preparing your marriage application

Learn the application steps; confirm the dates and document requirements with the municipality you are applying to.

Read the application guide →

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Create your own plan

Düğün Masam helps you arrange tables, chairs, guests and venue areas without signing up.

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