Listed here are a number of things to do once the marriage has been finalised. Some need to be taken care of immediately while other tasks can wait till the wedding date draws closer. In either case, having a list of things to do makes it easier to ascertain that nothing got left out or forgotten. Saves a lot of last minute hassles!
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Decide the size of the wedding and number of functions.
Allocate responsibilities between both families.
Draw up a guest list.
Visit possible venue(s) to discuss availability.
Interview caterers, hotels and restaurants and discuss sample menus.
Visit possible venue(s) to discuss availability.
Order wedding invitations.
Book a professional photographer and/or videographer.
Choose florist and a floral theme for your wedding.
Audition musicians/make music arrangements for the Sangeet.
Decide upon you lighting requirements.
Start purchasing your trousseau, wedding and reception outfits.
Speak to travel agents about honeymoon destinations.
Plan your wedding budget, collect estimate from all your wedding professionals.
Set dates for pre-wedding celebrations.
Take it Easy... 2/3 months to go.
Have all your bookings confirmed in writing.
Invite pandit/granthi for the ceremony.
Maintain good contacts with your all your wedding professionals: caterers, florist, musicians etc.
Send out invitations.
Choose wedding rings.
Shop for tikka gifts.
Keep a record of acceptances and refusals.
Finalize your honeymoon plans, make sure your passports and vaccinations are upto date and you have applied for all necessary visas.
Book accomodation for out of town guests.
Plan your menu and any special requirements with the caterers.
Buckle up... 1 month to go!
Be sure your wedding clothes are collected and ready to wear.
Make appointments with hair-dresser and beautician.
Organize Mehendi artist.
Order mithai and related items.
Finalize plans for the Sangeet.
Book your hotel for your wedding night if required.
Make sure that you and the groom have luggage for the honeymoon, think about what you want to pack.
If required, book a horse and some musicians for the groom's arrival.
Book wedding cars.
Lets get cracking... 2 weeks to go!
Finalize the number of guests and inform the caterers in writing.
Arrange for all your salwars and saris to be ironed and packed.
Confirm with the florist the exact arrangements for collection or delivery of all flowers.
Make final checks on all your bookings.
Order relevant traveller's cheques or foreign currency, if needed.
All set... 1 week to go!
Confirm all bookings.
Confirm menu with caterers and arrange for drinks to be delivered.
Confirm arrangements for hired crockery, cutlery, glassware or table linen.
Your wedding clothes should be ready, try on outfits.
D day... the day before the wedding!
Your florist should prepare and soak all flowers and foliage and have them ready.
Make sure wedding cars are clean.
Pack your honeymoon suitcase, ready for delivery to the reception.
Make sure your fiance has packed his.
Visit the hairdresser and beautician.
Try to relax and have an early night.
