Haldi & Mehendi Ideas for Colorful
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The Ultimate Wedding Checklist 2025 | Step-by-Step Planning Guide

The Ultimate Wedding Checklist 2025 | Step-by-Step Planning Guide

Haldi and mehendi functions are where the wedding truly starts to feel like a celebration. With Bangalore’s gardens, rooftops, and cozy indoor spaces, you can get very creative with themes, décor, and experiences.

Haldi and mehendi functions are where the wedding truly starts to feel like a celebration. With Bangalore’s gardens, rooftops, and cozy indoor spaces, you can get very creative with themes, décor, and experiences.

Décor Ideas for Haldi

  • Go all-in with marigold strings, yellow drapes, and low seating for a traditional yet vibrant vibe.​

  • Add jhulas, swings, and floral backdrops for playful photo ops.​

For a fresher look, combine yellow with white or green for stages, cushions, and props.​

Décor Ideas for Mehendi

  • Use bright fabrics, handmade origami, colorful linen, and quirky hangings to create a carnival feel.​

  • Include local wooden crafts, handwritten notes, or personalized elements that reflect your story.​

Theme Concepts That Work Well in Bangalore

  • Garden Party Mehendi: Lawn or terrace with fairy lights, floral umbrellas, and live music.​

  • Desi Bazaar Theme: Food carts, colorful signages, and ethnic backdrops for selfies.​

For indoor settings, use strong color pops, tapestries, and photogenic corners to compensate for limited space.​

Seating & Layout

  • Use diwans, low stools, poufs, and cane furniture instead of only banquet chairs.​

  • Create separate relaxed corners for mehendi application, photo booths, and food.​

Outfit & Color Coordination

  • For haldi, couples often choose yellow, mustard, or white with floral jewelry.​

  • For mehendi, opt for bright greens, pinks, oranges, and mirror work or gota details.​

Coordinate with the décor palette so photos look cohesive across the event.​

Fun Elements & Activities

  • Add games, dhol, or a small dance floor for friends and cousins.​

  • Set up a DIY bangle bar, jutti bar, or tattoo station for guests.​

Weather & Practical Tips

  • For daytime outdoor haldi, plan shaded seating and keep extra towels and water handy.​

  • For mehendi, ensure good lighting and comfortable seating for anyone getting detailed designs.​

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Wedding planning can feel overwhelming — but with the right checklist, it doesn’t have to be. Breaking the process into steps ensures you stay organized, stress-free, and ready to enjoy your big day.

Here’s a complete wedding planning checklist to guide you from the moment you say “Yes” to the day you say “I Do.”

9–12 Months Before the Wedding
Finalize your budget.
Draft your guest list.
Research and book your venue early.
Choose your wedding date.
Hire key vendors (planner, photographer, caterer).
6–8 Months Before the Wedding
Shop for outfits and jewelry.
Finalize décor themes and colors.
Confirm entertainment (DJ, live band).
Book makeup and styling professionals.
Send “Save the Date” notices.
3–5 Months Before the Wedding
Plan your menu tasting.
Order invitations.
Confirm transportation for guests.
Organize pre-wedding functions (haldi, mehendi, sangeet).
Finalize your honeymoon plans.
1–2 Months Before the Wedding
Send formal invitations.
Schedule outfit fittings.
Confirm vendor contracts and timelines.
Prepare guest welcome kits.
Do a full wedding rehearsal.
1 Week Before the Wedding
Double-check RSVPs and seating arrangements.
Pack your bridal essentials.
Confirm final details with vendors.
Relax, meditate, and focus on your big day.
On the Wedding Day
Eat breakfast and stay hydrated.
Trust your team to handle last-minute issues.
Smile, soak in every moment, and celebrate your love!

With this step-by-step checklist, you’ll always know what to do and when to do it. Wedding planning becomes a joyful journey instead of a stressful task. And with Swariya by your side curating the right venues and experiences, you’re set for the celebration of a lifetime.