Jaipur weddings can be anything from a 200-guest garden wedding to a three-day palace celebration. Whatever the size, this Jaipur wedding planning checklist keeps you on schedule.
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12–10 months before
- Fix budget and guest list estimate.
- Choose dates with the family pandit; keep back-ups.
- Shortlist venues by area – Ajmer Road, Tonk Road, Sikar Road, Kukas or the city centre.
- Visit and book the venue; read the contract carefully.
9–7 months before
- Book room blocks near the venue.
- Hire a planner or coordinator.
- Book photographer, decorator and makeup artist.
- Start bridal lehenga or poshak and jewellery shopping.
6–4 months before
- Book caterer (if outside caterers are allowed).
- Book entertainment: DJ, dhol, folk troupe, band baaja, ghodi.
- Plan baraat route and timings with the venue.
- Send save-the-dates.
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3–2 months before
- Print or send invitations.
- Food tasting.
- Makeup trial.
- Book transport for guests.
- Order return gifts – blue pottery, block prints or ghewar boxes.
1 month before
- Final guest list and rooming list.
- Final fittings.
- Function-wise timeline shared with all vendors.
- Welcome kits and sightseeing card.
Wedding week
- Hospitality desk at hotels.
- Daily vendor briefing.
- Emergency kit.
- Keep cash envelopes for shagun and tips organised.
After the wedding
- Clear final payments and collect deposits.
- Review photos and films.
- Register the marriage.
FAQs
How early should we book a Jaipur venue?
8–12 months for November–February muhurat dates.
When should invitations go out?
6–8 weeks before; save-the-dates 4–6 months before.
Plan more
See venues in Jaipur, Jaipur wedding cost and guest stay in Jaipur.
