Our Wedding Checklist

Focus on the high priority tasks that will drive future wedding planning decisions with the checklist below. The services to hire are listed in order of priority with the top ones to be completed within the first 3-4 months of the wedding planning process. 

To save you time (and for vendors to take you more seriously), we recommend only meeting with wedding professionals once you have;

        1. your ceremony and reception venue, and
        2. your wedding date locked in.
Did you know?
Catholic ceremonies typically take place at a church, which provides a coordinator to help with those details.
For Catholic Wedding
You Get a Say
Personalize your ceremony by selecting the hymns that are most special to you.
For Catholic Wedding
Did you know?
The church usually has fixed guidelines as to the time a ceremony can take place. You must adhere to those guidelines.
For Catholic Wedding
Making it personal
Personalize your ceremony by selecting who will recite the responsorial psalm.
For Catholic Wedding
Good to know
The priest will work with the church coordinator so don't expect to have many interactions with him.
For Catholic Wedding
A Personal Request
You can select your choice of priest to officiate your ceremony. Making a personal call or an in-person meeting is really the appropriate way to make this request.
All Christian Weddings
Did you know?
The church requires that you attend marriage counseling classes prior to being married.
For Catholic Wedding
Time of the ceremony
If at your home parish - it's likely you can decide exactly what time to start the ceremony. If renting a church - they may have specific guidelines.
CSI, Marthoma or Orthodox Wedding
Good to know
You will need to coordinate the Praise and Worship portion of the service
Non-Denominational Wedding
Ideal for family or friends
Personalize your ceremony by selecting readings from the Bible to be recited by a friend of family member of your choosing.
For Catholic Wedding
Protocol
If having multiple pastors in officiating the ceremony, decide if an alternate pastor (not the one actually marrying you) will give the message. If so - make sure everyone is on the same page and extend a personal invitation for the pastor giving the message.
Non-Denominational Wedding
Did you know?
The church encourages you to go through a marriage counseling class, seek this out - ask your priest for suggestions.
CSI, MarThoma or Orthodox Weddings
Time of the ceremony
You can likely decide exactly what time you would like the ceremony to begin
Non-Denominational Wedding
Protocol
If you are having multiple clergy performing the ceremony, decide if an alternate priest (not the chief celebrant) will do the homily then inform the chief celebrant and personally invite the priest to do the homily.
CSI, MarThoma or Orthodox Weddings
Did you know?
If you are having one of these weddings, your ceremony is supposed to take place in a church.
CSI, Marthomas or Orthodox Wedding
Good to know
For a non-denominational wedding the ceremony location is open and can be just about anywhere.
Non-Denominational Wedding
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DesiWeds Insights

Articles & Tips for planning:

11 to 12 MONTHS BEFORE

An Indian Wedding Planning Checklist - Method to the Madness. Read more>>

Not sure if you want to hire a wedding consultant? Read more>>

Find out what to discuss during the Sit Down With Your Parents. Read more>>

Read Let the Hunting Begin for more tips and questions to ask venues during your search. Read more>>

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Little Reminders

"Trust the Process"
Have you scheduled date night?
Review Your Budget
Check your latest planning email for "Top Wedding Gown Shopping Tips!"
Have you determined your priorities?
Did you check out the great tips in the wedding gown shopping email?
How's that guest list coming along?
It's time to schedule your Concierge one-on-one call
Schedule
Do you want a monochromatic, analogous or complementary color palette? Check your inbox for the Color Schemes email!
Avoid overwhelm: Try not to jump ahead until your priority tasks have been completed. There is a purpose behind the process.
Book Concierge time. Use our complimentary Wedding Professionals Matching Service
Schedule
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DesiWeds Insights

Articles & Tips for planning:

9 to 10 MONTHS BEFORE

Read the top questions to ask when interviewing your DJ and musicians. Read more>>

Read Top 5 Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding Photography. Read more>>

Read Interview Questions to Ask Photo and Video Vendors. Read more>>

Read our post about the Questions to Ask Your Decorator and/or Florist. Read more>>

Take our Wedding Style Quiz. Click here>>

Read Question to Ask your Caterer. Click here>>

Read Is Your Indian Caterer Making Your Non-Indian Food. Click here>>

Little Reminders

Have you booked your rehearsal dinner venue?
Talk to your church to sign up for marriage counseling.
Book your venue at least 10 months before your wedding date.
Be taken seriously, decide on a venue before meeting with photographers and videographers.
It's YOUR wedding. Be unique. Be bold.
Selecting three colors helps guide your decor decisions.
Oder sample outfits for your girls at least 8 months before the wedding.
It's time to schedule your Concierge one-on-one call. Send us your completed tasks so far.
Schedule
Have you taken our Décor Quiz?
Talk to your photographer about scheduling your favorite spot for your engagement shoot
Schedule your tasting between late lunch and early dinner hours
Schedule a Hair & Makeup trial before booking a stylist/artist
Create a Pinterest board for hair and makeup ideas that you love!
Begin looking for a Mehndi artist
Order your wedding invitations 6-months before the wedding.
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Articles & Tips for planning:

8-9 MONTHS BEFORE

Download your Tasting Worksheet here >>

Read our blog post with Indian wedding invitation etiquette, ordering tips, and where to shop. Click here>>

Download our Wedding Invitation Wording Template for ideas on how to layout your invitations. Click here>>

Read Indian Wedding Invitation Etiquette & Ordering Tips

Setup your Free Wedding Website through our Minted affiliate link. Click here>>