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The Complete Event Planning Checklist for Lagos Celebrations

Planning an event in Lagos? Download our free checklist covering everything from venue booking to catering, rentals, and day-of coordination � used by 500+ successful Lagos events.

03 June 2026 · Mamijojo Cuisine & Rentals

The Ultimate Lagos Event Planning Checklist

After coordinating over 500 events across Lagos, our team at Mamijojo Cuisine & Rentals has put together the definitive event planning checklist. Whether you are planning a wedding, corporate event, or birthday celebration, this guide ensures nothing falls through the cracks.

6 Months Before Your Event

Set your budget. Choose your date. Book your venue. Start researching caterers. Shortlist equipment rental companies. Create your guest list estimate.

3 Months Before

Confirm your caterer and sign a contract. Book your event rentals (chairs, tables, canopies). Send save-the-dates. Confirm your guest count estimate. Discuss menu options with your caterer.

1 Month Before

Finalize guest count. Confirm all vendor bookings in writing. Do a site visit with your caterer. Confirm delivery times for all rentals. Share event timeline with all vendors.

1 Week Before

Final guest count to caterer. Confirm all payments. Prepare vendor contact list. Create a minute-by-minute day schedule.

Day of Event

Have your coordinator arrive 3 hours early. Ensure caterer has access to kitchen/cooking area. Supervise setup of chairs, tables, and canopies. Designate someone to receive deliveries.

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