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Twelve Months Before the Wedding
Things to Do
COMPLETED
Get engaged ( Mangni)
Set wedding date. (Mahurat, Tareekh)
Book wedding ceremony site.
Book wedding reception site - wedding hall, tent.
Book wedding photographer.
Book wedding videographer.
Set a budget.
Determine wedding ceremony and wedding reception style/theme.
Select the wedding party.
Interview wedding caterers. Request wedding information packages. These wedding packages should include menus, price lists, any services available. Inquire about wedding package arrangements.
Select the colour theme of the wedding.
Select the colour and style of the wedding sari/lehenga.
Check passport (Visa) and birth certificate. Order new ones if necessary for honeymoon and marriage license.
Determine the number of guests to be invited to the wedding ceremony and wedding reception.
Begin development of wedding guest list with your respective families. Since there will always be some form of wedding guest limitations at some point, have every wedding guest on the list marked in the following manner:
Wedding guests who MUST be invited.
Wedding guests who SHOULD be invited.
Wedding guests that WOULD BE nice to invite. Six Months Before the Wedding
Things to Do
COMPLETED
Choose wedding caterer and finalise wedding reception arrangements. NOTE: It is imperative to check any cancellation clauses before you commit to anything.
Meet with officiating authority, to discuss wedding ceremony arrangements (don't forget to review wedding vows, wedding music and any special requests).
Set a date and site for the mehendi.
Order the necessary mehendi, oil etc.
Schedule fitting and delivery dates for all wedding attire.
Purchase shoes and accessories for the wedding attire (don't forget to break in shoes).
Interview and book wedding florists.
Choose style and type of floral arrangement.
Reserve bridal suite for the wedding night.
Plan your honeymoon.
Interview and select DJ or band for the wedding reception.
Interview and select wedding ceremony musicians. Six to Three Months Before the Wedding
Things to Do
COMPLETED
Finalise wedding guest list.
Order wedding stationery, wedding invitation announcements, thank you notes, wedding programmes, wedding seating cards and any other printed items.
Hire calligrapher and have invitations addressed (or address them yourself).
Order mangalsutra, wedding rings and any special engravings.
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