Timing is everything!

Here comes planning time! 

It is essential for every bride to have a wedding timline.

It keeps you very organized and up to date.

I'm going to write a few ideas for each month you're planning the wedding.

You can find these timelines online anywhere.

10-12 Months before

-Visit and book where you want your Walimah, Wedding and Mendhi

-Create a save the date guest list

-Start looking at bridal Sari's

6-9 Months before

- Research and select a florist, DJ, photographers and videographers

- Try on bridal sari's and different hairstyles 

- Choose your food, sign a caterer

4-5 Months before

- Shop for wedding rings

- Look at ideas for wedding favors

-Reserve rental equipment

2-3 Months before

- Finalize guest list

- Schedule your last tasting and finalize menu

- Mail your invitations 8 weeks before your wedding day

1-2 Months before

-Order liquor/beverages not handled by caterer

- Confirm dates/times with vendors

-Update your registry

3-4 Weeks before

-Call guests who haven't RSVP'd

-Finalize jewelry

-Pick up your wedding rings!

Photo Credit- Bargello

1-2 Weeks before

- Confirm all beauty appointments

- Prepare place cards

- Get your hair colored/trimmed

The day before

- Get a manicure/pedicure

-Prepare list of payment envelopes

On your wedding day

- Relax and enjoy your day

Photo Credit- South Asian Bride Magazine

After your wedding day

- Meet with photographer and videographer to see shots

- Mail out thank you notes

- Get your saris cleaned and preserved