Preparing for a Big Fat Indian Wedding entails several details, deadlines, family drama, and far too often enough stress to make you want to elope. Use our checklist and budget sheet to help put it all together.
6 Months Before
Set a budget
Decide whether you want a destination or local wedding
Think of themes for your different functions
Create a guest list
Scout out venues
Book a wedding planner
Send out a “save the date” message
Pick out invitation cards/stationary
3 Months Before
Wedding and jewellery shopping
Reserve your wedding night suite
Make your honeymoon reservations: hotel and travel
Start your beauty/fitness regime
Reserve guest accommodation
Pick your first dance song
Buy your giveaways/gifts for family and friends
Finalise menus for all events
Pre-order alcohol for all events
Finalise all transportation for guests
Pick your entertainment
Pick a photographer, mehndi lady, pandit, hair stylist and makeup artist
3-5 Weeks Before
Confirm all bookings in writing
Confirm itinerary and transportation schedules
Confirm a final guest count
Test hair and make-up
Final dress fitting
Plan your photography and/or con- duct your pre-wedding shoot
