6 MONTHS LEFT
A wedding is not an easy task, so start arranging at least six months in advance!
Planning:
1. Determine the wedding date and season!
2. Talk about the wedding budget and agree on a ballpark figure.
3. Do you want a local or a destination wedding?
4. Make a list of the pre- and post-wedding events while keeping your budget in mind.
5. Estimate the number of attendees for each of these events.
6. If necessary, hire a wedding coordinator.
7. If a loan is necessary, look into your financing choices and submit an application.
Venue:
8. Make a short selection of locations for each of your events while considering capacity and price.
9. Visit potential locations.
10. Look into potential wedding themes.
11. If you want to customise concepts, look into DIY projects.
Invitations:
12. Make a shortlist of your favourite invitation card designs after reviewing them. OR develop one of your own.
13. Do some research on potential honeymoon locations.
5 MONTHS LEFT
Location:
14. Reserve locations for all events.
15. Verify that you have read the agreement and agree to everything in it.
Invitations:
16. Complete the wording and style of the wedding invitation card.
17. Purchase invitations for the wedding.
18. Look for recommended caterers.
19. Visit the shortlisted caterers for a food tasting.
20. Use your preferred caterer.
21. Complete the menus for your events.
Plan
22: Passport renewal.
23. Research and select entertainment options based on functionality.
4 MONTHS TO GO
Planning:
24. Create a thorough schedule for each of the ceremonies, including the time and date.
Invites:
25. Begin extending invitations.
Wedding jewellery:
26. View designs and estimated prices for wedding jewellery.
27. Purchase jewellery, such as rings, mangalsutra, etc.
28. Do some research on the type of photography you want to pursue.
29. Do online research on photographers. To get an idea of their calibre and style, look at some of their work.
30. Choose a photographer.
Honeymoon:
31. Plan your honeymoon by purchasing lodging and travel.
3 MONTHS LEFT
Planning:
32. Select a décor concept.
33. Look into decorators.
34. Make a short list of decorators and review the suggestions they have for décor.
35. Discuss your options with the decorator.
36. Appoint a qualified decorator.
Makeup:
37. Schedule a consultation with a beautician and let them know if you require any hair or beauty services.
38. Schedule a consultation with a fitness professional to determine whether you want to gain or reduce weight for the wedding.
39. If necessary, enrol in a fitness programme.
40. Examine hair and cosmetics trends for wedding events.
Photography:
41. Discuss the pre-wedding picture shoot’s attire, setting, and dates. Ideally, choose a date that is one month before the wedding.
42. Talk to him about additional aspects, like the schedule of activities for photography.
Entertainment:
43. Reserve all performers for all events.
44. Mehndi: Look through the many Mehendi patterns.
45. Examine Mehendi designers.
46. Decide on and reserve your preferred Mehendi artist.
Check out the attire for weddings and other events at bridal wear: 47.
48. Begin touring bridal and groomswear boutiques.
49. Purchase all of your wedding attire and accoutrements.
50. Do some research on wedding favours.
51. Shop for your honeymoon.
2 MONTHS TO GO
Entertainment:
52. Take up dancing or, if necessary, engage a choreographer.
53. Make hotel reservations for out-of-town visitors.
54. Booking transportation to and from venues .
55. Book a priest among the other vendors.
56. Confirm reservations for the honeymoon.
57. Determine return gifts and wedding favours for each of our wedding’s events.
58. Purchase wedding favours.
59. Hire a makeup artist for your visitors.
60. Attend a trial hair and makeup appointment.
61. Makeup artist booking.
ONE MONTH TO GO
Location:
62. Complete the menu and taste the meal.
Planning:
63. Make a list of the items needed for rituals, pujas, and ceremonies and distribute it to trustworthy family members.
Makeup:
64. Take advantage of pre-wedding beauty deals and start living a healthy lifestyle.
65. Get your scheduled pre-wedding shoot finished.
66. Go through the 66 cake designs.
67. Visit bakeries and order a wedding cake.
68. Get your trousseau packed by locating Trousseau Packer.
69. Choose the concepts for the bride and groom’s entrance.
70. Cut and colour your hair one last time.
71. Hire security guards
72. Pack presents and party favours.
Entertainment:
73. Talk with the DJ, band, or musician and compile a list of every song you want to perform at each event. As in the bride and groom entering, etc.
2 WEEKS OUT
Preparation:
74. Verify the suppliers’ attendance and timing for their specific events.
75. Review the ceremony schedule with your family and close friends.
Wedding attire:
76. In case there has been a size change, check the fit of your clothing.
77. Deliver clothes for steam ironing and prepare them.
Photography:
78. Talk about it with your photographer and give him the list of crucial events to document.
79. Place the finishing touches on the chairs and decoration.
80. Practice the dance.
81. Packing for the honeymoon:
ONE WEEK TO GO
82. Pick up any rentals.
83. Gather some medications if you have any allergies as well as to prevent upset. Put some essentials in your luggage, such as cologne and tissues for blotting.
Makeup:
84. Treat yourself to a therapeutic massage and spa day.
DAY OF THE WEDDING
85. The night before, get nine hours of sleep.
Eat a satisfying breakfast! Give yourself a lot of time to prepare.
87. Make an effort to smile.
88. Get hitched!
AFTER THE WEDDING
89. Examine and thank each of your suppliers.
90. Ensure that you get images of every event from your family and friends. In case the photographer failed to capture something.
91. Give all of your clothes to the dry cleaners and store them in a secure location.
92. To relieve the weariness that follows a wedding, visit a spa or have a massage.
93. Go on your honeymoon!