Everything you need to plan for a wedding! Whether you are the bride and groom, a family member, bridesmaid, or a guest, this page will provide you with some tips.
- - Learn the facts about gold and find the jewelry prices.
- - Prepare wedding proposals.
- - Set an initial budget.
- - Select a wedding date and time (refer to an astrologer).
- - Announce your engagement to your family members, friends and relatives via mail & engagement card.
- - Set the type of engagement you want (day/night, indoor/outdoor, formal/casual)
- - Research availability of reception hall & temple and make an early booking for your reception location.
- - Find a caterer.
- - Determine who will officiate at the ceremony.
- - Determine how many guest you wish to invite.
- - Set aside blocks of hotel/motel rooms for out-of-town guests.
- - Book a band or DJ, get one booked early because they can get booked quickly.
- - Decide if you want a bridal party. If so, decide how large.
- - Start to research your saree & evening gown.
- - Start to research the grooms formal wear/tuxedo/vesti&jippa.
- - Start to research bridesmaids' dresses.
- - Start to research formal wear for the best man.
- - Research and find a photographer.
- - Research and find a videographer.
- - Find local florist.
- - Be sure that you get contracts from all the professionals you choose.
- - Marital Counseling (if necessary)
- - Start compiling the guests list.
- - Select the attendance for your wedding party.
- - Purchase the saree & evening gown.
- - Purchase the grooms vesti & jippa/tuxedo. (For the wedding party)
- - Purchase bridesmaids' dress.
- - Arrange your groomsmen to be measured and reserve the tuxedo.
- - Shop for the wedding dress, headpiece, veil, and other accessories.
- - Start planning for the honeymoon research your destinations.
- - Choose and reserve your florist.
- - Order the wedding cake, if not provided by the caterer.
- - Arrange for transportation for the wedding. Limousines, horses & Carriage, vans, etc.
- - Apply for registration/marriage license.
- - Shop for wedding ring and best man's ring.
- - Select and order the wedding invitations and other stationery.
- - Make sure all the men's attire has been ordered.
- - Decide where to live after the wedding.
- - Complete the guests list.
- - Send your engagement announcement.
- - Inform family members to select their dresses.
- - Select and order the men's attire.
- - Finalize honeymoon details and make the necessary reservations.
- - Confirm the menu and catering details with the caterer & it's time to go for food testing.
- - Prepare all maps and directions for the ceremony and reception.
- - Compare and select your studio photography.
- - Buy a wedding guestbook.
- - Determine your resources for designing and printing for the ceremony.
- - Finalize the florist details, photographer, videographer, performers, etc.
- - Arrange the necessary accommodation for out-of-town guests.
- - Confirm the wedding cake.
- - Mail/hand out invitations and announcements.
- - Finalize your bridal studio photography to present in your wedding ceremony.
- - Select gifts for all your attendants.
- - Set appointments with any hairdresser and / or makeup artists.
- - Hire the limousine for the wedding.
- - Decide what your menu is going to be for the reception.
- - Estimate the expected number of guests.
- - Schedule a final fitting for your gown so it can be ready.
- - Confirm florist details and delivery time.
- - Plan the seating for the reception.
- - Start writing placement cards.
- - Make sure all bridesmaids' attire has been fitted.
- - Choose the music for your ceremony, first dance, parent dances, and party and give information to band.
- - Formal bridal portrait.
- - Purchase a going away outfit.
- - Pick up your wedding rings.
- - Make arrangements to have your wedding gifts moved to your new home.
- - Reconfirm your guests' accommodations.
- - Make sure all clothing and accessories for you and the bridal party are ready.
- - Review any seating details with the ushers.
- - Make sure all wedding attire fits.
- - Finalise the sitting arrangements for your guests.
- - Reconfirm your honeymoon reservations.
- - Start packing for your honeymoon.
- - Make a final call any guests who have not responded yet.
- - Finalise all the place cards for the reception.
- - Review all the final details with your photographer, videographer, etc.
- - Give a final headcount to your caterer.
- - Confirm the availability of the musicians and vocalist.
- - Delegate responsibilities to reliable individuals on your wedding day (preferably not your family members)
- - Wrap and present the wedding party gifts.
- Stay with your family the night before and sleep early
- - Allow yourself plenty of time to get dressed.
- - Make sure to eat properly.
- - Rest and relax with a good bath.
- - Prepare for your hairdresser and make up appointments.
- - Enjoy your wonderful big day and cherish each and every moment!