 As soon as possible...
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Decide the size of the wedding and number
of functions
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Allocate responsibilities between both
the families
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Draw up guest list
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Visit possible venue(s) to discuss
availability
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Interview caterers and discuss sample
menus
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Order wedding invitation cards
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Book a professional photographer and/or
videographer
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Choose a decorator and a floral theme for
your wedding
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Audition musicians / make music
arrangements for the Sangeet
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Start purchasing of your trousseau,
wedding, and reception outfits
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Speak to travel agents about honeymoon
destinations
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Plan your wedding budget, collect
estimates for all professional services
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Set dates for pre-wedding celebrations
Two to Three months to go...
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Have all your bookings confirmed in
writing
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Invite pandit / granthi for the ceremony
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Maintain good contacts with all your
wedding professionals:
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caterers, florists, musicians, etc.
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Send out invitations for outstations
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Choose wedding rings
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Shop for tikka gifts
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Keep a record of acceptances and refusals
of invitation
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Finalize your honeymoon plans, make sure
passports and vacations are up-to-date and you have applied
for all necessary visas
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Book accommodations for out-of-town
guests
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Plan your menu and any special
requirements with the caterers
One month to go...
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Be sure your wedding clothes are
collected and ready-to-wear
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Make appointments with hair-dresser and
beautician
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Organize Mehendi artist
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Order mithai and related items
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Finalize plans for the Sangeet
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Book your hotel for your wedding night,
ifrequired.
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Make sure that you and the groom have
luggage for the hooneymoon, think what you want to pack
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If required, book a horse and some
musicians for the Barat's arrival
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Book wedding cars
2 Weeks to go...
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Arrange for all your salwars and sarees
to be ironed and packed
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Order relevant traveller's cheques or
foreign currency, if needed
1 Week to go...
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Confirm all bookings
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Confirm final guest list
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Confirm menu with caterers
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Arrange for drinks to be delivered
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Confirm arrangements for hired crockery,
cutlery, glassware or table linen
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Your wedding clothes should be ready, try
on outfits
The day before the wedding...
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Your florist should prepare and soak all
flowers and have a detailed plan of action
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Make sure wedding car is clean
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Pack your honeymoon suitcase, ready for
delivery to the reception. Make sure your fiancé has packed
his
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Visit the hair dressers and beauticians
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Try to relax and have an early night
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