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A free, printable wedding checklist for Filipino couples
A printable wedding checklist for Filipino couples — plus the free in-app version that updates every deadline around your date.
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A Philippine marriage licence is valid for 120 days — time it so it is still live on your wedding day.
From “Marriage licence in the Philippines: a step-by-step guide”Catering and venue usually take more than half the budget. Build those first, then fit the rest around what is left.
From “Wedding budget breakdown: where the money actually goes”Book the suppliers who only take one event a day first — photo-and-video, coordinator, and host.
From “What to do 12 months before your Philippine wedding”The yugal — a figure-eight cord — is draped over the couple to symbolise everlasting union.
From “Filipino wedding traditions, explained”The arrhae: 13 blessed coins the groom gives as a pledge to provide for the family.
From “The Filipino wedding entourage, explained: ninong, ninang, and sponsors”Custom gowns commonly need 4–6 months. Order early, then relax.
From “What to do 12 months before your Philippine wedding”Stories & guides
How to make your wedding guest list (without the drama)
A calm way to build a Filipino guest list — set the count first, divide the slots fairly, and keep the peace at home.
26 Jun 2026 · 4 min read
How to choose a wedding caterer in the Philippines
Catering is the single biggest line on most Filipino wedding budgets — here is how to choose well and avoid surprises.
24 Jun 2026 · 3 min read
How to choose a wedding photographer in the Philippines
How to choose a wedding photographer in the Philippines without overpaying — what to look at, ask, and avoid.
22 Jun 2026 · 4 min read
Filipino wedding traditions, explained
The candle, veil, and cord; the arrhae; the money dance; and the reception customs that make a Filipino wedding ours.
12 Jun 2026 · 1 min read
Catholic wedding requirements in the Philippines
Pre-Cana, marriage banns, and the documents your parish will ask for — and how early to start.
11 Jun 2026 · 1 min read
How to choose your wedding venue in the Philippines
Guest count, weather, and the questions to ask before you sign — a practical guide to picking the right venue.
10 Jun 2026 · 1 min read
The Filipino wedding entourage, explained: ninong, ninang, and sponsors
Who stands where and does what — principal sponsors, secondary sponsors, and the bearers in a Filipino wedding.
9 Jun 2026 · 2 min read
Marriage licence in the Philippines: a step-by-step guide
Where to apply, what to bring, the 10-day wait, and the 120-day validity — the licence process, demystified.
6 Jun 2026 · 1 min read
Wedding budget breakdown: where the money actually goes
A realistic percentage breakdown of a Filipino wedding budget — so you know what to spend where before you commit.
4 Jun 2026 · 1 min read
Civil vs. church wedding in the Philippines: which is right for you?
Requirements, timeline, and cost differences between a civil and a church wedding — and how to choose.
3 Jun 2026 · 2 min read
How much do wedding suppliers cost in the Philippines?
Typical 2026 price ranges for the most-booked wedding suppliers — and how to budget for them without surprises.
27 May 2026 · 2 min read
What to do 12 months before your Philippine wedding
A month-by-month countdown for Filipino couples — from booking your date and church to the final headcount.
20 May 2026 · 3 min read
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