Your Experience

The Bankysu Journey

From the moment you reach out to the morning after your wedding — seven intentional stages that transform your vision into an unforgettable celebration.

"We don't just plan weddings. We walk beside you through one of the most meaningful seasons of your life — and our process is designed to make every step feel as beautiful as the day itself."

Tolu Sorinola

01
The first conversation
Stage 01
HELLO

The first conversation

Before booking · 30 minutes · Video or in person

Every Bankysu journey starts with a discovery call. We'll talk through your vision, your timeline, your guest count, and the feeling you want your wedding day to have. No commitment, no hard sell — we use this call to understand what you need, and you use it to understand whether we're the right team for you.

You'll Have

A clear recommendation on which package fits your wedding

Honest answers to your questions about budget, vendors, and timeline

A proposal and contract within 48 hours if you'd like to move forward

02
Welcome and kick-off
Stage 02
KICK OFF

Welcome and kick-off

Week 1 after booking · 2 hours · In person or video

Once your deposit is received and your contract is signed, we begin. Your welcome meeting is where the real planning starts. We dig into every detail of your vision, confirm your non-negotiables, map your guest list, and set the twelve-month timeline together. You'll leave this meeting knowing exactly what's happening in month one, month six, and the final two weeks.

You'll Have

Access to your dedicated Bankysu planning dashboard

A written planning timeline with every milestone mapped

Your first vendor shortlist, ready for review within seven days

03
Design and vendor selection
Stage 03
BUILD

Design and vendor selection

Months 2 through 5 · Monthly strategy sessions

This is the creative heart of the journey. We shape the design direction, source and negotiate with every vendor, confirm the venue, and build the structure of your wedding day. You'll have a dedicated Bankysu planner walking beside you through every decision, and you'll never meet a vendor cold — we brief them before you arrive and handle every contract.

You'll Have

A full creative design deck, built specifically for your wedding

Every major vendor booked and contracted

Your venue confirmed, inspected, and scoped

A budget you can see, track, and trust

04
The middle months
Stage 04
REFINE

The middle months

Months 6 through 9 · Monthly check-ins

The heaviest lifting is behind you, and the fine details begin. Stationery, menu tastings, trial sessions, floor plans, entertainment, transport, guest accommodation. This is the quiet phase of the journey for you — most of the work is happening on our side, and your job is to enjoy your engagement while we build.

You'll Have

Finalised stationery, signage, and printed materials

Menu tasting completed and selections locked

Hair, makeup, and styling trials booked and reviewed

Guest accommodation and transport mapped

05
Final confirmations
Stage 05
LOCK IN

Final confirmations

Months 10 and 11 · Weekly check-ins

Everything gets locked down. We confirm every vendor, finalise the minute-by-minute running order, brief the entire production team, conduct your rehearsal, and make sure every single person involved in your day knows exactly where to be and when. You'll receive the complete wedding-day itinerary — and the only thing left for you to do is show up.

You'll Have

A finalised minute-by-minute wedding-day itinerary

Every vendor confirmed, briefed, and load-in times set

Rehearsal completed and bridal party prepared

Emergency contingency plan in place

06
Your celebration
Stage 06
THE DAY

Your celebration

Wedding day · Full production team deployed

This is what it all builds to. Your lead planner and the full Bankysu production team are on the ground from setup through send-off, managing every vendor, every timeline shift, every guest question, and every behind-the-scenes detail so you never have to. You are fully present. Your family is fully relaxed. The day unfolds exactly as we planned it — and better.

You'll Have

Full production team on-site from first setup to final pack-down

Couple concierge assigned from morning preparation through departure

Real-time timeline management across all vendors

Every moment you imagined, delivered without a single worry

07
The morning after
Stage 07
AFTER

The morning after

Within two weeks · One final meeting

The journey doesn't end at the send-off. In the weeks that follow, we close out final vendor settlements and handle rental returns, deliver photographs from your official photographer through us if you'd prefer, and coordinate thank-you notes where you'd like us to. We meet with you one final time to capture your feedback, reflect on what worked, and close the planning file together — leaving you with a permanent place in the Bankysu family.

You'll Have

All vendor payments closed out and reconciled

Rental returns and outstanding logistics handled

A final reflection meeting to close the journey together

A permanent place in the Bankysu family of couples

One dedicated team from first call to final send-off

No detail too small, no vision too ambitious

Three continents, one seamless experience

250+ celebrations and counting

Questions

Frequently Asked

We recommend booking 12 to 18 months before your wedding date for full-planning packages. For day-of coordination (Just Say I Do), 3 to 6 months is typically sufficient. For Bankysu Signature weddings, the earlier the better — multi-day, multi-location events require extended lead times.

Yes. While Lagos, Calgary, and London are our primary bases, we've produced weddings across six countries and are experienced in destination event logistics. If your celebration takes you somewhere new, we'll bring our team, our vendor relationships, and our planning rigour with us.

That's exactly what the discovery call (Stage 1) is for. We'll talk through your vision, your guest count, your timeline, and your priorities, and recommend the package that fits. There's never any pressure — and you'll receive a written proposal within 48 hours.

Absolutely. Our packages are frameworks, not rigid products. We build around your needs. If you want the creative direction of Most Magical but the team size of Forever I Do, we'll scope it. The Bankysu Signature is fully bespoke by design.

As much or as little as you'd like. Some couples want to be in every meeting; others want to hand us the keys and show up on the day. We adapt to your style — the monthly check-in cadence flexes based on your preference, and your planning dashboard gives you visibility without obligation.

Your Journey Begins

Ready to Take the First Step?

Stage 1 is a complimentary 30-minute discovery call. No commitment, no pressure — just a conversation about what your celebration could be.