Planning a wedding is one of the most unique and exciting experience for family and couple. It can be very enjoyable but it can quickly become stressful and overwhelming, if not done systematically. Challenges may further increase if the time for wedding is less. We have created a wedding planning guide that can help you to plan the wedding in just 3 months.

Start With a Wedding Budget and Guest List

Before booking anything, decide how much you want to spend on your wedding. Having a clear budget will help you make better decisions and avoid unnecessary expenses.

Also, discuss with close family members on the guest list for the wedding, since you may need to increase or decrease budget based on number of guests.

Book Your Wedding Venue Immediately

The wedding venue should be one of your first priorities because popular banquet halls, hotels, resorts and destination wedding venues can get booked months in advance.

Start searching for venues that match your budget, guest count and wedding theme.

Finalise Your Wedding Vendors

Once your venue is booked, start contacting wedding vendors immediately. Some of the essential wedding vendors to finalize are wedding photographers, caterer, DJ and music, wedding decorator, makeup artist, mehndi artist etc.

Send Wedding Invitations Early

Prepare your guest list and send invitations as soon as your wedding dates and venue are confirmed. This will give the guests sufficient time to plan for the wedding.

You can choose from several invitation options such as traditional printed wedding cards, digital wedding invitation cards, Video wedding invitations, wedding invitation websites, Save the Date cards.

Finalise Wedding Outfits and Jewellery

Wedding outfits often require alterations, fittings and customisation, so start shopping as early as possible.

Make a list of outfits required for different functions:

• Engagement ceremony.
• Haldi ceremony.
• Mehendi ceremony.
• Sangeet night.
• Wedding ceremony.
• Reception.

For the bride, finalise the lehenga, sarees, jewellery, footwear and accessories. For the groom, plan the sherwani, wedding attire, footwear and other accessories.

Arrange Accommodation and Transportation for Guests

If you have guests travelling from different cities, make their arrangements in advance.

Prepare a list of outstation guests and arrange:

• Hotel bookings and accommodation.
• Airport and railway station pickups.
• Local transportation.
• Welcome kits.
• Event schedules and venue directions.

For a large wedding, consider hiring a transportation coordinator or travel management service.

Prepare a Wedding Day Emergency Kit

Even with the best planning, small problems can happen during wedding celebrations.

Keep an emergency kit ready with essentials such as Safety pins and sewing kit, extra footwear, makeup touch-up products, pain relief essentials, tissues and wet wipes, phone chargers and power banks, basic medicines.

Keep the Last Two Weeks for Final Preparations

Avoid making major changes during the last few days. Focus on confirming all arrangements.

Use this checklist:

• Reconfirm all vendor bookings.
• Check venue and decoration arrangements.
• Confirm catering and final guest count.
• Collect all wedding outfits.
• Complete jewellery and accessory shopping.
• Confirm transportation and accommodation.
• Share final event schedules with guests.
• Check wedding invitations and venue directions.
• Prepare payments and vendor contact details.
• Assign responsibilities to family members.

Most importantly, take some time to relax and enjoy the excitement before your wedding.

If you follow the above guide, then you can easily plan a wedding in just 3 months.