Plan your wedding

12 months out

• Fix an auspicious muhurtham with the family astrologer
• Agree a rough budget with both families
• Draft the guest count (bride & groom sides)
• Shortlist & book the wedding venue / kalyana mandapam
• Book a photographer & cinematographer

9 months out

• Finalise the caterer and plan a tasting
• Book the priest / pandit for ceremonies
• Reserve rooms for outstation guests
• Begin bridal & groom outfit consultations

6 months out

• Order the bridal silk saree / lehenga
• Commission the wedding jewellery set
• Book mehendi & makeup artists
• Finalise decor / mandap design theme
• Design & order invitation cards

3 months out

• Send out invitations (print + WhatsApp / digital)
• Book sangeet / music & DJ / nadaswaram
• Arrange guest transport & logistics
• Plan the return gifts (thamboolam)
• Schedule pre-wedding shoot

1 month out

• Confirm headcount with the caterer
• Final outfit & jewellery trials / fittings
• Collect / confirm all vendor timelines
• Apply for the marriage registration appointment

Week of

• Pack & label every outfit and accessory
• Share the run-sheet with family & vendors
• Keep cash / shagun envelopes ready
• Rest, hydrate and enjoy the rituals