How to Plan a Wedding in 3 Months:
Quick Guide

The Ultimate Wedding Checklist

From Engagement to Your Big Day

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

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

Short engagement? A 3-month planning window is intense, but absolutely possible with the right priorities. This guide is built for couples who need to move fast without chaos

Short engagement? A 3-month planning window is intense, but absolutely possible with the right priorities. This guide is built for couples who need to move fast without chaos

Week 1–2: Lock the Essentials

  • Decide dates and event list quickly with families and priest.​

  • Immediately book venue, photographer, and planner—availability matters more than perfection at this stage.​

Month 1: Build the Core Plan

  • Choose décor packages or modular designs instead of custom-from-scratch elements.​

  • Confirm caterers and broad menus for each event.​

Focus on core guests first; invite extended circle later if budgets and space permit.​

Month 2: Vendor & Outfit Speed Planning

  • Finalize outfits from ready collections with minor alterations instead of full custom designs.​

  • Book makeup, mehendi, DJ, and smaller vendors in one consolidated week of calls.​

Month 3: Invitations, Fine-Tuning, and Execution

  • Use digital invites and WhatsApp communication to save time.​

  • Share detailed timelines and contact sheets with all vendors and two family coordinators.​

Risk Mitigation for Rush Weddings

  • Always keep backup options for outdoor events and key vendors.​

  • Freeze decisions quickly and avoid constant changes once something is confirmed.​

CTA: Emergency Wedding Planning Consultation

If you are 3 months or less from your date, get a compressed planning roadmap and priority checklist tailored to your events and budget.


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.