There’s a lot to plan when it comes to an Indian wedding. It’s exciting, but it’s exhausting too. So many things to do, namely venues to book, outfits to choose, photographers to hire? and of course that guest list and that everything runs smoothly. There are so many things to do, so it’s easy to get stressed and worried that you’ll forget something important.
But don’t worry! This checklist for Indian weddings will get most things out of the way for you. Of course it covers everything step by step, you don’t need to worry about forgetting anything. This checklist will help you stay on track for everything from finding the right vendors, planning rituals and even just last minute tasks.
It’s time to start planning your wedding and make it Stress Free and smooth!
Step-by-Step Wedding Planning Guide to Make Your Big Day Stress-Free
The idea of marrying in India is overwhelming but if you write a checklist, you can plan an Indian wedding without being stressed out. This guide will walk you through the entire process of how to plan from your first booking to the last celebration.
12+ Months Before the Wedding
- Select a wedding date and time (ask family and astrologer, if necessary)
- Set a budget
- Finalize the guest list
- Book the wedding venue(s)
- Planning your wedding (if required)
- Select the photographer & videographer and book.
- Decide on the menu and select a Caterer
- Find a research on the book the wedding decorator
- Get ready to start shopping for wedding outfits.
- Start pre wedding skincare and fitness routines.
9-12 Months Before the Wedding
- Make a list of whom you want to book for your makeup artists and hairstylist specialists.
- Start sending them finalized invitations and start designing them.
- Schedule for Engagement, Roka and other pre wedding ceremonies.
- Plan pre-wedding photoshoot
- Entertainment in the book (DJ, band, dancers etc.)
- Check out research honeymoon destinations and book tickets.
- Provide hire transportation services for guests
- Sort out out of town guest accommodations.
6-9 Months Before the Wedding
- Find final wedding outfits for all functions.
- Start jewelry shopping
- Mehendi and Sangeet venues plan booking
- Find confirm pandit or officiant for the ceremony
- Wedding favors and return gifts are shopped for
- The florist approaches you to book florists or to choose floral arrangements.
- You plan the wedding, but you also plan the itinerary and the ceremonies.
3-6 Months Before the Wedding
- Send out invitations
- Schedule wedding day with vendors and plan schedule.
- Act as an entertainment venue for bachelor and bachelorette parties.
- Schedule for dances practices in Sangeet
- Begin testing brides: bridal makeup and hair.
- Complete decisions on cake and desserts for the wedding.
- Do online shopping for footwear and accessories
- Book honeymoon activities and go ahead and book your honeymoon reservations.
1-3 Months Before the Wedding
- If you are required to then apply for marriage license
- Final dress fittings
- Confirm guest RSVPs
- Welcome gifts for guests
- Make playlists for all events
- Arrange for Mehendi artist
- The plan seating arrangements for all functions.
1 Month Before the Wedding
- Pack wedding trousseau and essentials
- Reconfirm bookings with vendors
- Do a final venue walkthrough
- Assign duties to family and friends
- Finalize honeymoon packing
- Ensure all payments to vendors are made
1 Week Before the Wedding
- Go on spa treatments.
- Get Mehendi applied
- If needed have final dress fittings.
- If possible, do a full rehearsal of ceremonies.
- Ensure everything is booked for travel plans if guests
Wedding Day
- Eat well and stay hydrated
- You are ready, and you enjoy every moment.
- Make sure photographer and videographer get key moments
- Be flexible but stay to the schedule
- Celebrate and make memories!
Post-Wedding
- Send thank you notes to the guests.
- On organize and collect wedding albums/videos
- If needed change name / docs
- There should be a planning post wedding brunch or reception.
Conclusion
Organizing an Indian marriage is a time consuming and complicated process but with a good checklist it all becomes easier. But, the more organized you are and follow each step, the less stressed you’ll be when you’re doing it.
Don’t forget, no wedding is perfect and changes may be decided a few hours before! The most important thing is to party the day away with the ones you love. Therefore, relax, and enjoy the time while making beautiful memories.
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