The Ultimate Wedding Planning Timeline — Month-by-Month Guide to Stress-Free Shaadi Prep!

You said yes – now it’s time to plan the celebration of a lifetime! Between the excitement and the endless list of to-dos, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. That’s why we’ve created a comprehensive wedding planning timeline to help you navigate every major and minor milestone, from finding your planner to nailing your sangeet routine.

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12+ Months Before

Dream, Discuss, Decide

• Set a budget
• Finalise your wedding date or a few date options
• Start a guest list estimate
• Research and hire your wedding planner
• Begin shortlisting destination or city options if it's a destination wedding

10–11 Months Before

Lock In the Big Stuff

• Finalise and book your venue(s)
• Decide wedding style (traditional, modern, fusion?)
• Start booking major vendors: photographer, videographer, caterer, and decorator
• Shop for your bridal & groom outfits (especially if it’s being custom made)
• For Brides, meet your dermatologist and work on a skincare plan for the wedding!

8–9 Months Before

Bring the Vision to Life

• Finalise guest list
• Confirm décor theme & colour palette
• Begin invitation design
• Start pre-wedding fitness or skincare routines
• Book entertainment (DJ, live band, performances)
• Choose and Book your Sangeet Coreographers

6–7 Months Before

Let’s Get Specific

• Finalise makeup and hair artists (trial if needed!)
• Lock in your mehendi artist
• Book rooms for out-of-town guests
• Decide on outfits for pre-wedding functions
• Finalise wedding itinerary

4–5 Months Before

It’s Getting Real

• Send out save-the-dates
• Shop for jewellery & accessories
• Plan your pre-wedding shoot
• This is also a great time to start thinking about and book your honeymoon!

3 Months Before

Final Touches

• Finalise RSVP process
• Start tasting menus & cake trials
• Confirm ceremony rituals with priest or officiant
• Order wedding favours
• Finalise decor, florals, and stage setup

2 Months Before

It’s Happening!

• Begin Sangeet choreography & practice
• Send out wedding invitations
• Finalise your vows or speeches
• Have second trials for outfits and makeup/hair
• Confirm vendor logistics (timings, deliveries)

1 Month Before

Almost There!

• Begin beauty treatments (facials, hair spa, etc.)
• Coordinate with photographer on shot list
• Confirm playlist with DJ
• Print wedding programs, seating charts, signage
• Final dress fitting

1–2 Weeks Before

The Countdown Begins

• Reconfirm timings with vendors and planners
• Have your bridal emergency kit ready
• Pack trousseau bags
• Full Sangeet rehearsals (Can be dress rehersals if that is what you need!)
• Final RSVP count noted by planners

1 Day Before

Take a Deep Breath

• Get a manicure/pedicure and put on a soothing face mask!
• Sleep early
• Hydrate
• Let your planner take over – it is time for the most magical days of your life!

Ready to Begin?

From booking your dream venue to perfecting your sangeet performance, planning a wedding can feel overwhelming – but it doesn’t have to be. Let MyEventz be your trusted partner every step of the way. With expert planning, creative vision, and flawless execution, we’ll make your big day everything you imagined and more.

📞 Call us at +91 9372948377 or visit www.myeventz.in to get started. Let’s bring your dream wedding to life!