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Signage and directional arrows?  Parking helper for the day needed?  \nToilets  \n Signage/ Directional Arrows needed?  \n Hand Soap/Toilet Paper/ Care Kit/ Hand or Paper Towel purchased/required?  \n Lighting sufficient?  \n Enough toilets/ can the sewer system handle large guest numbers or hire toilets if needed?  \nTIPS  \n-MAKE SURE YOU COVER LIGHTING ACROSS ALL AREAS OF YOUR WEDDING  \n-DO A TEST RUN THE DAY BEFORE /LEAD UP TO FIND ANY MISSED/ DARK SPOTS THAT NEED ADDRESSING  \nTIPS  \n- MAKE SURE YOU LET SUPPLIERS KNOW IN ADVANCE EG CATERING THEIR REQUIRED PARKING AREA .  \n- SECTION OFF ANY ‘ DO NOT PARK ’AREAS SO THERE ARE NO CARS IN THE BACKGROUND OF PI CS / VIEW!  \nTIPS  \n- MAKE UP A LITTLE CARE PACK FOR THE TOILETS WITH THINGS LIKE MINTS , LIP GLOSS , PERFUME , HAND CREAM FOR YOUR GUESTS TO USE .  \nTHE ULTIMATE DIY WEDDING CHECKLIST  \nPower  \n Is there 3 phase power or enough  \npower needed?  Generator required?  \n Purchase extension leads and power boards for all electrical equipment/ extras as back up?  \n Check supplier power requirements eg portable PA needed for celebrant, power access?  \n Safety mats needed or electrical gaffa tape to tape down leads?  \nBins & Rubbish  \n Are there bins hired-enough on site?  Does venue provide bin bags or BYO  \n( ensure they fit the bins eg large and extra strong?  \n Where is rubbish being stored during wedding-advise all catering and planning staff?  \n Do you have a bottle recycling system in place?  \n Does venue dispose of rubbish or BYOmake arrangements with tip or trailer hire if BYO?  \nTIPS  \n- ALWAYS CHECK POWER  \nREQUIREMENTS WITH THE VENUE  \nTIPS  \n- MAKE SURE YOU PACK EXTRA LARGE / WIDE AND STRONG GARBAGE BAGS , THE THIN AND SMALLER TYPE OFTEN RIP AND DON ' T FIT INTO HIRED BINS!  \nTHE ULTIMATE DIY WEDDING CHECKLIST  \nHire Items  \n Break out / Chill Zone Canapé furniture  Ceremony furniture arranged  \n Tabletop furniture eg candles, florals for  \nthe tables and surfaces  Lighting, see above  \n Signage- Directional signs, ceremony, place cards, menu signs and seating charts  \n Logistical Hire eg cool room, bins etc  Catering Items eg crockery, glassware etc  \nTIPS  \n- MAKE SURE YOU CONSIDER ALL AREAS OF THE WEDDING FROM CEREMONY , PRE DRINKS & RECEPTION .  \n- 7 0 % OF SEATING IS RECOMMENDED FOR MOST COCKTAIL STYLE OR CA NAPE STYLE WEDDINGS SO WORK OFF THIS RATIO WHEN HIRING  \n- LOOK TO RE PURPOSE /REUSE YOUR CEREMONY FURNITURE AND FLORAL S TO SAVE ON COSTS ( HAVE A HELPER MOVE AFTER CEREMONY)  \nBar- If DIY your own bar check off the following items;  \nDrink tubs  \nIce  \nDrink dispensers and pre made punch/cocktail mixes  \nDrinks-Wine/ Beer and Soft Drinks/Juices Bottle Openers  \nGlassware and/or Paper Cups  \nTable  \nSignage/ Menu Board  \nStaffing  \nTIPS  \n- MAKE SURE YOU BUY PLENTY OF ALCOHOL TO AVOID RUNNING OUT-MANY LOCAL BOTTLE SHOPS WILL OFF ER A BUY BACK SERVICE FOR UNOPENED CASES .  \nALWAYS HAVE RSA STAFF TO SERVE YOUR DRINKS . HAVING A SELF SERVE BAR MEANS THERE STILL NEEDS TO BE SOMEONE CLEARING GLASSES /REPLENISHING ICE AND DRINKS AND RE STOCKING!  \nTHE ULTIMATE DIY WEDDING CHECKLIST  \nCatering equipment  \n Plates/ Cutlery  \n Tea/ Coffee station items  Glassware  \n Linen/ Napkins  \n Prep tables and catering ovens  \n Check and advise location of set up for the catering team  \nHeating or Cooling  \n Consider Fans/ Umbrellas and Shade for warm weather  \n Heaters, blanket kits for cooler weather  \nCool room or Generator  \n Is a cool room and/or Eskys needed?  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