A Moroccan wedding is a series of moments: engagement, hammam, henna night, the wedding evening and sometimes the day after. A clear timeline keeps everything under control.
12 to 9 months before
- Agree with both families on date, city and number of evenings.
- Set the total budget and who pays for what.
- Draft the guest list per family.
- Book the venue with a written contract (hours and included services).
- Contact the neggafa and band early, especially for summer.
- Start the legal paperwork for the marriage contract with the relevant authorities.
8 to 6 months before
- Book the caterer after a tasting, with a written price per guest.
- Choose a photographer by watching full weddings they shot.
- Agree on the number of bridal outfits.
- Decide on décor and colours.
5 to 3 months before
- Choose your invitation; a digital one gathers your story, programme, map and RSVP in one link.
- Finalise the guest list with phone numbers and people per invitation.
- Order traditional pastries.
- Plan the henna night.
- Arrange travel and accommodation for relatives from abroad.
2 months before
- Send invitations 6–8 weeks ahead (earlier for guests abroad).
- Set an RSVP deadline about two weeks before.
- Prepare a wish list or bank details for gifts.
1 month before
- Follow up with guests who haven’t replied.
- Final fittings.
- Write an hour-by-hour run sheet for all suppliers.
- Name a person in charge of welcoming guests and scanning QR codes.
2 weeks before and the day itself
- Close RSVPs and give the caterer the final number.
- Send a short reminder with the map link on the morning.
- Hand logistics to someone you trust and enjoy the night.
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FAQ
When should wedding invitations be sent?
Usually 6 to 8 weeks before, and much earlier for guests living abroad.
What RSVP deadline should we set?
About two weeks before the wedding, enough to give the caterer a final number.
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