Marriages are always once in a lifetime event for couples. The Indian marriages are much more elaborate and the sooner you start preparing for it, the better. Follow this simple checklist to make your big day perfect:

Wedding Checklist for Indian Marriages Wedding Checklist for Indian Marriages

  • As Soon as the Marriage is Decided

Once the marriage has been fixed, the bride and groom need to decide what kind of wedding they actually want. Many couples prefer to have the wedding in their traditional way. Some modern couples have exotic destination weddings. As soon as the marriage is fixed, you need to decide what kind of wedding you wish to have. Knowing this will help you to prepare well for the type of wedding.

  • 6 Months Before the Wedding Day

It is always a good idea to get a rough estimate of expenses after you have decided your budget for the wedding. You must also see whether you need a loan for the wedding expenses. If you need to take a loan, check for the options.

You also need to have a rough estimate of the number of people attending the wedding well in advance. This is because the rest of your planning depends on the headcount.

  • 5 Months Before the Wedding Day

As you get closer to the wedding date, you need to decide the menu for the occasion. You also need to finalise the invitation design through wedding card designers. Parekh Cards also has variation of wedding cards such as customised caricature cards, Interfaith cards, Religion wise cards and many more. Once the menu is decided, look for caterers who can provide good food for the occasion within the decided budget.

  • 4 Months Before the Wedding Day

Now it is time when you start sending the invitations. You may also head out to the house of relatives to invite them for the occasion. You should also start research for videographers and photographers who may shoot the event for you.

  • 3 Months Before the Wedding Day

Finalise the hall for the wedding. Decide the theme for the wedding decoration. Also start your search for a good make-up artist. You can also start your wedding shopping. Look for an impressive bridal attire and good jewellery to go with it. You can also start your search for good Mehendi artists.

  • 2 Months Before the Wedding Day

Now the wedding day is very near and you need to make arrangement for guests. You also need to arrange for the transportation of guests to and from the venue. Go for trial make-up sessions. This is very important as you need to know how you will look on the wedding day. A trial run will help you decide whether a change of make-up artist is needed.

  • A Month Before the Wedding Day

Recheck all the arrangements that have already been made. Arrange for food tasting from caterers before the event. Arrange for music system and DJ for the wedding.

  • A Week Before the Wedding Day

The big day is very near. You must check fitting of all the wedding outfits. Make sure that you get well-fitting footwear too. Send all outfits for dry-cleaning and ironing.

On the wedding day, get a good night's sleep so that you don't get dark circles. Enjoy a wholesome breakfast so that you have energy to stay cheerful the whole day.