The Wedding Countdown

BUDGET: Now’s the time to discuss finance with your fiance and families.
VENUE: Visit as many spaces as possible to nab your perfect date. See some stunning wedding locations here
BOOK: Trials for hair and makeup before choosing your favourite artist.
DON'T FORGET: To buy wedding insurance.

POST: Your Save-the-Date cards.
BOOK: A photographer or videographer as well as catering and wedding entertainment, such as a DJ, dancers or Dhol players.
START: Trying on wedding outfits. if you’re having a bespoke piece made, you’ll need to allow enough time for fittings and readjustments.

POP THE QUESTION: Select your bridesmaids and get your groom to pick his best man.
TASTE: Various food options with different caterers bearing in mind dietary requirements and needs of your guests.
RESEARCH: Possible Honeymoon destinations. Stuck for ideas? Check out some ideas here


DISCUSS: Floral arrangements, bouquets, garlands and buttonholes for all your venues with your florist.
FINALISE: Food, drink and canape choices with the caterer.
BRIDESMAIDS: Choose and order your bridesmaids outfits.
DISCUSS: Colour theme to coordinate family outfits.


TIME TO TALK: Getting married in a temple, mosque or any religious venue? Discuss your plans with the venue manager. Having a civil ceremony? Ask what music and readings are allowed.
ORDER: Your wedding invitations as well as menus and placecards, and Thank You cards for after the wedding.


TRANSPORT: Confirm transport to your wedding venue and to the reception for you and your entourage.
ARRANGE: A car to get you to your first-night hotel or the airport.
VISIT: Cake companies for tastings before ordering your cake.
ORDER: Wedding favours. 


VISIT: Boutiques to pick your gold jewellery and costume ornaments.
DON'T FORGET: Remind your groom to get his suit or sherwani.
SHOP FOR: Thank you gifts for both mums and your bridesmaids.
CONSIDER: How you want to decorate your newlywed home.


SHOP FOR: Now’s the time to go Honeymoon shopping!
DON'T FORGET: Sunblock and remember it can be difficult to find summer clothes in mid-winter and vice-versa. Go online to nab a bargain.
PLAN: Your Mehndi party, choosing a theme, caterers and music to ensure a fun-filled night.


CONFIRM: Your Honeymoon reservations.
CHANGE: If you’re taking your groom’s surname, renew your passport after the Honeymoon. Remember, the name on your ticket must match your passport.
VISIT: Your GP to get shots and apply for visas.
PLAN: Get your girls together to plan your hen party!


HIRE: Your doli if you’re planning to have one for your entrance.
CHOOSE: A company if you’re having a gift list, and don’t forget to let guests know about it!
HAVE: Your first lehengha fitting and make revisions to ensure a perfect fit.
ORGANISE: The various outfits for each event.


SEND: Post your wedding invitations and keep an up-to-date spreadsheet of guests who have RSVP’d.
CHECK: Your wedding ring fits and that the first-night hotel and groom’s clothes are sorted.
RELAX: With a facial to give your skin time to settle, or escape to a spa for a few of days of pampering.


FINALISE: Guest numbers with the caterer and devise your seating plan.
CONFIRM: The decor and table settings including the head table.
PICK: Your song for the first dance and music for your entrance.
PARTY TIME: Enjoy your last night of freedom with your girls on your hen do!

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