Planning an Indian wedding in Jaipur is a grand affair! To keep it smooth and stress-free, here’s a condensed 12-Month Indian Wedding Planning Timeline – your quick guide to nailing every detail.
12 Months Out: Vision & Vitals
- Define Your Vision: Discuss your dream wedding style (royal, intimate, modern) with your partner.
- Budget First: Set a realistic budget and determine contributions. This guides everything.
- Draft Guest List: Get a preliminary headcount for venue sizing.
- Pick Dates: Shortlist auspicious wedding dates.
- Hire a Planner: Seriously consider hiring a wedding planner, especially for a large or destination wedding in Jaipur. They’re invaluable!
- Start Vision Boards: Begin collecting inspiration for themes and colors.
10-11 Months Out: Book Big & Basics
- Secure Venues: Book your main wedding and pre-wedding event venues (Mehendi, Sangeet, Reception). Jaipur’s best venues get booked fast!
- Lock Key Vendors: Hire your photographer/videographer, caterer (if not in-house), and primary entertainment (DJ/band).
- Send Save the Dates: Inform guests of your dates and location.
- Initial Attire Search: Start Browse bridal and groom outfits, as customization takes time.
8-9 Months Out: Attire, Invites & Travel
- Finalize Guest List: Refine and confirm your guest list.
- Order Wedding Attire: Place orders for your main wedding outfits.
- Design Invitations: Start the design process for your wedding invitations.
- Honeymoon Research: Begin researching destinations and visa requirements.
- Block Hotel Rooms: Arrange group room blocks for out-of-town guests.
6-7 Months Out: Details & Design
- Food Tastings: Finalize menus with your caterer.
- Decor Details: Confirm decor themes, florals, and lighting for all events.
- Book MUA/Stylist: Secure your makeup artist and hair stylist, and schedule trials.
- Pre-Wedding Shoot: Plan and schedule your pre-wedding photoshoot.
- Buy Rings: Purchase your wedding rings.
4-5 Months Out: Finalizing Purchases
- Mail Invitations (International First): Send out invitations, especially for international guests.
- Book Honeymoon: Finalize and book all honeymoon travel.
- Wedding Favors: Purchase guest favors and gifts for your bridal party.
- Music Lists: Provide specific song lists to your DJ/band.
- Sangeet Choreography: Begin dance practices for Sangeet performances.
Entertainment & Interactive Experiences
2-3 Months Out: Confirmations & Logistics
- Mail Local Invitations: Send out invitations to local guests.
- Final Attire Fittings: Schedule and attend all final outfit fittings.
- Vendor Confirmations: Reconfirm services, timings, and payments with all vendors.
- Seating Chart: Start drafting your reception seating plan.
- Marriage License: Begin legal process for your marriage license.
1 Month Out: Last-Minute Checks & Pampering
- Final RSVP Count: Get your final guest headcount for caterers/venue.
- Final Payments: Prepare remaining vendor payments.
- Assemble Welcome Kits: Put together welcome bags for guests.
- Emergency Kit: Create a wedding day emergency kit.
- Delegate: Assign small tasks to trusted family/friends.
- Relax: Schedule a spa day, get ample rest, and stay hydrated.
1 Week Out: Rehearse & Breathe
- Final Vendor Calls: A quick last call to all vendors to confirm.
- Pack Honeymoon Bags: Get your bags packed!
- Pick Up Rings: Collect your wedding rings.
- Rehearsal: Attend your ceremony rehearsal.
- Hand Over Essentials: Give your planner all crucial items (favors, payments).
Wedding Day: Enjoy!
- Eat & Hydrate: Stay fueled throughout the day.
- Be Present: Take moments to soak it all in. This is your day!