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Free Indian Wedding Checklist: 58 Tasks, Month by Month
The free countdown checklist has 58 tasks counted back from your wedding date, with book-by months for 16 vendor types. It starts 12 or more months out, runs month by month and week by week, and comes as Google Sheets, Excel and a printable PDF.
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What's Included
Your Month-by-Month Roadmap
A preview of the milestone tasks organized inside the sheet:
Foundation & Big Bookings
10–12 Months Before- Consult family priest / panchang to finalize auspicious Shubh Muhurat
- Lock venue & lawn dates (especially peak winter / summer dates)
- Set tentative budget split between bride and groom families
- Estimate core guest count (split by outstation and local)
Core Vendors & Wardrobe
6–9 Months Before- Book wedding photographer and cinematic film crew
- Sample catering menus and lock per-plate terms (18% GST check)
- Begin bridal lehenga and groom sherwani customization (allow 3–4 months for karigari)
- Shortlist decorator, floral mandap, and sound/DJ setup
Guests, Logistics & Choreography
3–5 Months Before- Finalize digital invitations, Save-the-Dates, and printed cards
- Block hotel rooms and arrange transportation for outstation relatives
- Hire Sangeet choreographer and finalize family dance tracks
- Book bridal makeup artist and arrange trial session
RSVPs & Final Arrangements
1–2 Months Before- Track RSVP confirmations and finalize per-function catering numbers
- Organize Mehendi favors, wedding return gifts, and safas/turbans
- Schedule final fittings for bride, groom, and immediate family
- Prepare pooja samagri list with family panditji
Execution & Peace of Mind
Wedding Week- Prepare labeled shagun envelopes in assorted cash denominations
- Assemble day-of emergency kit (safety pins, pain relief, touch-up makeup)
- Hand over minute-by-minute vendor coordinator sheets to trusted cousins
- Confirm final balances and payout timings for all active vendors
Need budget, vendor & guest tracking too?
The same countdown is inside the All-in-one Wedding Planner Kit, along with budget, guest list, vendors, seating and catering tabs, all on one dashboard.
See the All-in-one Kit (₹1,499)