Introduction Planning a wedding is exciting—but also overwhelming. This month-by-month guide breaks down every essential task to help you stay ahead, stress-free, and deeply involved in curating your dream celebration.
12 Months Before
- Finalize your wedding vision and budget
- Build a guest list draft
- Hire a wedding planner
- Start scouting destinations and venues
- Lock in wedding dates based on availability and astrology if applicable
10–11 Months Before
- Confirm your venue and accommodation blocks
- Begin designing your wedding mood board
- Finalize photographers, cinematographers, and entertainment
- Start trousseau and outfit planning for all major functions
8–9 Months Before
- Send out Save the Dates or digital wedding invites
- Book makeup artists and stylists
- Finalize caterers and start tasting menus
- Start planning wedding decor and entry concepts
6–7 Months Before
- Finalize mehendi artists and entertainment line-ups
- Begin preparing dance choreography with family
- Curate playlists and special performance tracks
- Begin trials for your wedding attire and fittings
4–5 Months Before
- Confirm gifting ideas and packaging vendors
- Finalize printed stationery (menus, signages, welcome notes)
- Book transport and logistics team for guests
- Schedule pre-wedding photoshoots
3 Months Before
- Deep-dive into guest list RSVP tracking
- Begin custom welcome kit curation
- Plan your cocktail, haldi, and sangeet aesthetics in detail
- Reconfirm all vendor deliverables and payment timelines
2 Months Before
- Final dress fittings and footwear trials
- Settle final decor mock-ups with the designer
- Confirm artist arrival, rehearsals, and performance flow
1 Month Before
- Conduct final venue walkthrough with your planner
- Approve bar menu, F&B schedule, and special dietary requests
- Finalize ceremony scripts and program flow
- Plan for emergencies: power backup, security, weather control
1 Week Before
- Organize all outfits day-wise with accessory kits
- Begin welcome calls and concierge services for guests
- Cross-check RSVP confirmations and airport pickups
- Have your bridal emergency kit ready
Wedding Day
- Trust your team, breathe deeply, and enjoy every moment
- Assign someone to handle real-time updates or changes
- Keep hydration and small meals handy
- Let go, laugh more, and live the day fully
Post-Wedding Checklist
- Collect all photo and video content
- Send out thank-you notes to guests and vendors
- Host a post-wedding brunch if desired
- Start compiling wedding albums and video edits
Conclusion Your wedding journey is just as beautiful as the day itself. With this structured, thoughtful planning guide, you can stay ahead without losing the joy of the process. Remember, a celebration feels luxurious not just when it looks grand—but when it flows with ease, love, and intention.
