posted on: Friday, 20 June 2025
by Browncord Admin

Tags:   Event Planning

Planning a wedding in Kenya can feel like juggling a bouquet, a guest list, and a generator all at once. But we’ve got you. Whether it’s in Nairobi, Naivasha, or your shags; this checklist keeps you calm, clear-headed, and fully in charge on your big day.

And yes, most of this can be handled easily through your Browncord dashboard (because chaos is not part of the vibe).

The Night Before; Set the Stage

• Prep your “Oh-sh*t Kit”
  Painkillers, safety pins, wipes, deodorant, charger, snacks... You’ll find a ready-to-download checklist inside your Browncord tools. Tweak it. Print it. Done.
• Lay everything out
  Outfit? Shoes? Jewelry? Marriage license? Rings? Sorted.
  Bonus tip: Break in your shoes before the wedding. Blisters are not part of the look.
• Settle vendor payments
  Use Browncord’s quote and invoice tracker to check who’s been paid, who’s pending, and keep things clean. You can even hand over printed vendor summaries to your best man or maid of honors.
• Distribute your wedding program & schedule
  if you generated your event program with Browncord, send a copy to vendors and bridal party straight from your dashboard. You can even print it with your cover letter and letterhead.

Wedding Morning; Breathe, Eat, Shine

• Eat something decent
  Mandazis. Chapo-mayai. Boiled eggs. You get the point. Wedding days are long, don’t run on empty stomach.
• Start glam early
  Hair, makeup, nails; schedule it inside your Browncord timeline tool to avoid a last-minute pile-up. You can even share this plan with your glam squad.
• Delegate like a boss
  Assign roles using Vendor & Task Manager. Who handles transport? Who checks on flowers? Who’s talking to the MC? Assign it. Forget it.
• Stay grounded
  Play your feel-good playlist. Breathe. It’s your moment.

Ceremony Time; Eyes on the Vows

• Rings. License. Vows. Check.
  Tick these off on your wedding-day checklist tool — already built into your Browncord account.
• Guests seated. Music on cue.
  Share the ceremony timeline with your MC and DJ directly from your vendor messaging dashboard.
• Focus on the moment
  That smile? That hug from mum? That “I do”? Feel it. Don’t rush it.

Reception; Vibes, Photos & Memories

• Vendor flow smooth as butter
  Photographers. Caterers. Decor team. Use the Browncord Vendor Tracker to confirm everyone is on site and on time, without WhatsApp chaos.
• Feed your people (and yourself)
  Keep snacks and water nearby for the bridal party. You can even assign a helper via Browncord to manage snack packs or hydration.
• Dancefloor shoes? Don’t forget.
  Pack a pair of flats or sandals. Add this to your Browncord-generated checklist if you’re forgetful (like the rest of us).
• Photos = memories
  Coordinate your shot list inside Browncord’s vendor notes section. That way, your photographer doesn’t forget your grandma or that best friend who flew in from Dubai or upcountry.

After Party; Wind Down Smart

• Pack down without stress
  Assign a friend to handle gifts, décor, leftover cake — all manageable via your Browncord event logistics panel.
• Finalize all balances
  Use Browncord’s expense summary to ensure no vendor goes unpaid (and no one chases you in your honeymoon inbox).
• Ride off in peace
  Whether it’s a tuk tuk, Prado, or horse-drawn cart — just make sure it’s fueled and waiting.

Final Word (The Browncord Bonus)

You don’t have to keep every little thing in your head. You’ve got a team, and you’ve got tools. Browncord gives you:

• A free wedding-day checklist (editable)
• Vendor messaging & quotes in one place
• Printable program & timeline
• A dashboard to manage chaos
• And a tree planted for every event booked — because love should leave the world better than it found it.

Don’t plan from scratch. Plan with Browncord.
Set up your free account at browncord.co.ke and simplify your big day.