Wedding planning checklist
Weddings are often funded by family and friends through a committee. A clear budget and one place to record pledges and contributions keep planning calm and transparent.
- Free to start. Zanja keeps 5% of each donation and nothing else.
- Supporters give with Airtel Money, MTN MoMo, Zamtel Kwacha, Visa and Mastercard.
- Cash out to mobile money or a Zambian bank account (minimum K50).
A typical wedding list
Added for you when you start. Keep what you need, price it, add your own.
Home
Kitchen
Celebration
Budget headings
- Venue and decor
- Catering and drinks
- Attire for the couple and bridal party
- Photography and video
- Transport
- Sound, MC and entertainment
- Invitations and programmes
- Rings
- Contingency for surprises
Running the wedding committee
- Agree a chairperson, secretary and treasurer.
- Record pledges at each meeting, then follow up kindly before the deadline.
- Collect contributions through one link so every payment is recorded with a name.
- Share the total at every meeting: transparency keeps people giving.
The gift list
Many couples now share a wish list so guests give towards items the new home needs, from bed sheets to a fridge. Guests can chip in on big items together, or promise to bring a gift so nothing is bought twice.
Ready to start?
It's free. Zanja only keeps a small fee from what is given.
Create your wedding wish listFrequently asked questions
How do we track pledges?
Write each pledge down at the meeting, then share one link where people pay. Compare the list of contributions against the pledges before each meeting.
Can guests abroad contribute?
Yes. They can give by Visa or Mastercard on the same link.
