
Tip: Take your budget into consideration when deciding the number of events and how they will be scheduled on the weekend to accommodate your out of town guests.Do you want to have an engagement party, haldi, mehendi, sangeet in addition to the wedding and reception? Now is a good time to decide. Finalize all the events: There are many events associated with an Indian Wedding Celebration.Estimate your Wedding Budget: Are you planning on using your own savings for the wedding? Are the parents chipping in? Now is a good time to get to talk to your fiance and both families to get the finances together for the wedding.Also, think about the season you would prefer to get married in. Pick a Date/Weekend: Give yourself enough time for preparation when picking a date.Even though the list is top heavy, don’t be afraid as the more work you do in the beginning, the less you will have to worry later.

Your first month planning will definitely be the busiest.


For this checklist I am going to assume an eight month engagement and wedding planning period, since Indian engagements are usually shorter. According to 2008 Wedding Industry Facts, the average length of engagement is 16 months ( Courtesy: Hudson Valley Weddings). Congratulations on your engagement! Wondering where to start from? Here is a checklist of items which will walk you through your wedding planning process.
