12 Months Before  Let the Planning Begin

 Set the Date
Choose a few potential wedding dates and finalize the one that works best for key guests and venues.

Set a Budget
Decide how much you re willing to spend and who is contributing.

 Create a Guest List
Start drafting a rough guest count to guide venue and budget decisions.

Hire a Wedding Planner Optional
If you want stress-free professional help now s the time to hire one.

Choose a Venue
Popular venues book fast secure your dream location ASAP.

 Book Photographer & Videographer
The best ones are often booked a year in advance.

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10 - 11 Months Before  Time for Style and Vibe

Decide on a Theme or Style
Rustic, royal, beach, vintage, or modern-set your wedding vibe.

Book Your Entertainment
Hire your DJ, band, or performers.

Start Dress Shopping
Start looking for your bridal outfit, as alterations may take months.

Create a Wedding Website
Share venue info, RSVP links, and travel tips with your guests.

Engagement Shoot
Plan an engagement photo shoot for invites and keepsakes.

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8 - 9 Months Before - Lock in the Details

Book Caterer  if not provided by venue
Arrange tastings and finalize the menu.

Hire Decorator   Florist
Discuss theme, flowers in season, and decoration ideas.

Buy Wedding Dress
Finalize and purchase your outfit, especially if it s custom made.

Plan Guest Accommodations
Reserve hotel blocks for out of town guests.

Shop for Bridesmaids & Groomsmen Attire
Begin searching for dresses, suits, or color coordination ideas.

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 6-7 Months Before - Focus on Your Look

Book Makeup Artist & Hair Stylist
Try out different looks with a trial session.

Finalize Guest List
Send out Save the Date cards or digital invitations.

Arrange Transportation
Book cars for the bride, groom, and guests if needed.

Start Planning the Honeymoon
Choose your destination and make bookings.

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 4 - 5 Months Before - Create the Experience

Order Wedding Invitations
Include RSVP cards and directions.

Plan Ceremony Details
Choose readings, songs, rituals, and priest officiant.

Order Wedding Cake
Schedule a cake tasting and decide on flavor design.

Book Mehndi & Sangeet Artists
Secure your henna artist, choreographer, and performers.

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 3 Months Before -Almost There

Do Final Dress Fitting
Ensure your wedding attire is ready and fits perfectly.

Plan Pre-Wedding Events
Haldi, Mehndi, Cocktail, and Sangeet - schedule all events.

Create a Wedding Day Timeline
Share with vendors, planners, and the bridal party.

Buy Wedding Rings
Engrave them with something special if you d like.

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2 Months Before  Finishing Touches

Send Invitations
Give guests enough time to RSVP.

Book Mehndi & Makeup Trials
Lock in your final looks.

Confirm Vendors
Double-check all bookings and contracts.

Prepare Wedding Favours  Gifts
Small tokens of gratitude for guests and family.

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1 Month Before   It s Getting Real

Collect RSVPs
Get a final headcount.

Make Seating Chart
Design a layout for the reception or dining.

Assign Roles to Family Friends
Who s handling gifts, rituals, or guest support?

Pre Marriage Counseling Optional 

Many couples opt for this to strengthen communication.

 2 Weeks Before  Final Stretch

Confirm All Appointments
Hair, makeup, decorators, photographers reconfirm everything.

Create Emergency Kit
Include safety pins, tissues, lip balm, bandaids, etc.

Write Vows If Personal
Write from the heart or with a little help.

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1 Week Before  Take a Deep Breath

Pack for the Honeymoon
Don t leave it to the last day

Get Mehndi Done
Enjoy a relaxing mehndi and sangeet night.

Rehearsal Ceremony
Practice walk-ins and rituals with family.

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 Wedding Day  Its Finally Here

Eat Well and Stay Hydrated
You ll need the energy.

Stick to the Schedule
Let your planner or bestie handle the details.

Take Deep Breaths and Enjoy

Soak in every moment. This is your day.