As soon as possible...

• Decide the size of the wedding and number of functions
• Allocate responsibilities between both the families
• Draw up guest list
• Visit possible venue(s) to discuss availability
• Interview caterers and discuss sample menus
• Order wedding invitation cards
• Book a professional photographer and/or videographer
• Choose a decorator and a floral theme for your wedding
• Audition musicians / make music arrangements for the Sangeet
• Start purchasing of your trousseau, wedding, and reception outfits
• Speak to travel agents about honeymoon destinations
• Plan your wedding budget, collect estimates for all professional services
• Set dates for pre-wedding celebrations

Two to Three months to go...

• Have all your bookings confirmed in writing
• Invite Moulvi for the ceremony
• Maintain good contacts with all your wedding professionals
• Caterers, florists, musicians, etc.
• Send out invitations for outstations
• Choose wedding rings
• Shop for tikka gifts
• Keep a record of acceptances and refusals of invitation
• Finalize your honeymoon plans, make sure passports and vacations are up-to-date and you have applied for all necessary visas
• Book accommodations for out-of-town guests
• Plan your menu and any special requirements with the caterers

One 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 honey moon, think what you want to pack
• If required, book a horse and some musicians for the Barat's arrival
• Book wedding cars

2 Weeks to go...

• Arrange for all your dresses to be ironed and packed
• Order relevant traveller's cheques or foreign currency, if needed

1 Week to go...

• Confirm all bookings
• Confirm final guest list
• Confirm menu with caterers
• 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

The day before the wedding...

• Your florist should prepare and soak all flowers and have a detailed plan of action
• Make sure wedding car is clean
• Pack your honeymoon suitcase, ready for delivery to the reception. Make sure your fiancé has packed his
• Visit the hair dressers and beauticians
• Try to relax and have an early night