Islamic wedding shopping list

Use this list to shop for an Islamic wedding without leaving practical details until the last day. The main items cover dining, buffet service, guest tables, decoration, prayer-room arrangements, gifts, coats, and changing space. Count tableware against the final guest list, then add a small reserve for breakage and unexpected guests. Buy fresh produce as close to the event as possible, while ordering printed menus, name badges, flowers, and decorations early enough to check deliveries.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Rectangular tablesqty 12
Chairsqty 110
Buffet tablesqty 4
Welcome table
Gift table
Bride's table
High tablesqty 6
Coat racksqty 2
Partitionsqty 6
Dressing room tablesqty 2

Tableware

Dinner platesqty 120
Dessert platesqty 120
Soup bowlsqty 120
Coffee cupsqty 120
Water glassesqty 140
Tea glassesqty 100
Table knivesqty 130
Table forksqty 130
Table spoonsqty 120
Teaspoonsqty 120

Decorations

Tableclothsqty 18
Napkinsqty 140
Name badgesqty 110
Menusqty 110
Flower arrangementsqty 14
Artificial flowersqty 30
String lightsqty 8
Balloon archesqty 2
Balloonsqty 150
Backdrop cloth
Welcome sign
Gift box

Equipment

Wireless microphonesqty 2
Speakersqty 2
Mixer
Microphone standsqty 2
Extension cordsqty 6
Power stripsqty 6
Coolersqty 4
Food warmersqty 8
Coffee machinesqty 2
Kettlesqty 2

Kitchen

Serving plattersqty 20
Serving spoonsqty 16
Pliersqty 10
Cutting boardsqty 4
Chef's knivesqty 4
Measuring cupsqty 3
Aluminum foilqty 4
Food storage containersqty 12

Lighting

LED lightsqty 12
Lanternsqty 8
Batteriesqty 24

Cleaning

Broomqty 2
Mopqty 2
Bucketsqty 3
Dustpan and brushqty 2
Cleaning clothsqty 20

Catering

Groceries
- Basmati rice - 12 kilos
- Chicken breast - 15 kilo
- Beef - 10 kilos
- Lamb - 8 kilos
- Chickpeas - 3 kilos
- Lentils - 2 kilo
- Potatoes - 10 kilos
- Carrots - 6 kilos
- Bell peppers - 5 kilos
- Zucchinis - 4 kilos
- Onions - 5 kilo
- Garlic - 500 grams
- Tomatoes - 6 kilos
- Cucumbers - 5 kilos
- Lettuce - 10 heads
- Spinach - 3 kilos
- Fresh coriander - 10 bunches
- Fresh parsley - 10 bunches
- Lemons - 50 pieces
- Olives - 3 kg
- Pickles - 3 jars
- Corn - 12 cans
- Diced tomatoes - 12 cans
- Tomato paste - 8 cans
- Coconut milk - 8 liters
- Olive oil - 5 liters
- Sunflower oil - 5 liter
- Butter - 2 kilos
- Salt - 2 kilos
- Black pepper - 500 grams
- Paprika powder - 500 grams
- Cumin - 500 grams
- Turmeric - 300 gram
- Cinnamon - 250 gram
- Cardamom - 250 grams
- Ginger powder - 250 grams
- Chili powder - 250 grams
- Garam masala - 500 grams
- Curry powder - 500 grams
- Garlic powder - 250 grams
- Mayonnaise - 4 jars
- Ketchup - 4 bottles
- Garlic sauce - 4 bottles
- Chili sauce - 3 bottles
- Yogurt dressing - 4 bottles
- Pita breads - 120 pieces
- Naan bread - 100 pieces
- Toast - 8 packs
- Hummus - 5 kilos
- Cream cheese - 3 kilos
- Sliced cheese - 4 kilos
- Dates - 5 kilos
- Baklava - 8 kilo
- Mini pastries - 150 pieces
- Custard - 8 liters
- Whipped cream - 5 liters
- Vanilla ice cream - 8 liters
- Strawberries - 5 kilo
- Grapes - 6 kilos
- Melons - 8 pieces
- Apples - 8 kilos
- Oranges - 8 kilo
- Cake - 1 piece for 110 people
- Spa Blauw - 12 bottles
- Spa Rood - 6 bottles
- Cola - 8 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Orange juice - 10 packs
- Apple juice - 8 cartons
- Mango juice - 8 cartons
- Mint lemonade - 8 bottles
- Coffee - 2 kilos
- Black tea - 2 boxes
- Peppermint tea - 2 boxes
- Sugar - 3 kilos
- Milk - 12 liters
- Oat milk - 6 liters
- Stir sticks - 200 pieces
- Ice cubes - 20 kilo
- Paper towels - 12 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 4 rolls
- Dish soap - 3 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 3 bottles
- Glass cleaner - 2 bottles
- Disinfectant wipes - 6 packs
- Liquid hand soap - 6 bottles
- Hand gel - 4 bottles
- Aluminum trays - 30 pieces

Tips

Plan at least one dinner plate, dessert plate, water glass, fork, knife, and spoon per guest, plus 10% extra for breakage and late additions. Add soup bowls only if soup is on the menu.
For a buffet, provide one serving utensil for each dish and keep separate utensils for vegetarian, allergy-sensitive, and other clearly separated dishes. Confirm halal catering quantities against the final guest count at least 7 days before the wedding.
Buy or collect napkins, tablecloths, menus, and name badges before setup day. Prepare 5–10% more name badges and printed menus than the confirmed guest list.
Keep the prayer room usable by shopping for the required room setup separately from dining supplies. Arrange partitions, tables, or other room items before guests arrive so the space does not become storage for deliveries.
Check every delivery against the shopping list on arrival, not during the ceremony. Refrigerated or fresh items should arrive on the agreed day, while flowers and fresh produce are best collected within 24 hours of use.

Frequently asked questions

How many plates and glasses do I need for an Islamic wedding?: Start with one dinner plate, dessert plate, water glass, fork, knife, and spoon per guest. Add about 10% extra, so 110 place settings for 100 guests, and include soup bowls or tea glasses only when they match the menu.
What should I buy for an Islamic wedding buffet?: Buy or hire buffet tables, serving dishes, one serving utensil per dish, dinner plates, dessert plates, cutlery, napkins, and water glasses. Finalise quantities at least 7 days before the wedding, after dietary requirements and the guest list are confirmed.
When should I order Islamic wedding decorations?: Order printed menus, name badges, tablecloths, backdrop fabric, artificial flowers, balloons, and lighting at least 2–3 weeks before the event. Check the delivery as soon as it arrives and collect fresh flowers or produce within 24 hours of use.
What do I need for a prayer room at an Islamic wedding?: Reserve a separate prayer room and prepare its furniture and partitions before setup begins. Check the room at least 1 day before the wedding so deliveries, coats, gifts, or decoration materials do not block access.

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