Wedding checklist
A planning aid, not a ruling. Practices vary between schools of thought and families, so items marked requires scholarly confirmation are questions to ask a qualified scholar or your officiant. Last reviewed 2026-10-10.
Consent & eligibility
Confirm the free consent of both parties
Preparation stepMake sure each person has had space to decide without pressure.
Confirm who acts as the bride's Wali
Requires scholarly confirmationUnderstanding differs between schools of thought and situations. Ask a qualified scholar.
Ceremony
Arrange witnesses for the Nikah
Requires scholarly confirmationConfirm requirements with your officiant.
Book the Nikah officiant
Preparation stepConfirm availability and what each family needs to bring.
Plan the khutbah and ceremony order
Optional preferenceCustoms vary.
Mahr
Discuss and agree the mahr terms
Preparation stepAmount, timing (immediate or deferred) and how it is recorded.
Record the agreement in writing
Recommended practiceKept private in the app, with its own access control.
Civil registration (Sri Lanka)
Check registration requirements for Muslim marriages
Official / legal confirmationRegistered under the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act by a Muslim Marriage Registrar. Verify details locally.
Arrange the Muslim Marriage Registrar
Official / legal confirmationThe RGD page lists who appears before the registrar after the Nikah.
Gather identity and birth documents
Official / legal confirmationConfirm the exact list with your registrar.
Venue & logistics
Plan prayer arrangements for guests
Recommended practicePrayer space, wudu facilities and prayer times.
Confirm halal catering and certification
Preparation stepAsk about sourcing and preparation.
Discuss modesty, seating and photography preferences
Optional preferenceFamilies hold different preferences.
Walimah & after
Plan the Walimah
Recommended practiceDate, venue, guest list and hosts.
Thank guests, vendors and helpers
Recommended practiceSettle outstanding balances.
Civil registration information is based on the Registrar General's Department guidance. Always confirm current requirements with your registrar.