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Kerala Wedding Planning Checklist: Month by Month

A simple month-by-month checklist for planning a Kerala wedding, from fixing the muhurtham and booking the venue to the final week.

By BHAVANI MANDIR · · 1 min read

Traditional sadya served on a banana leaf

Planning a wedding is easier when you break it into steps. Use this checklist as a starting point and adjust it to your family's traditions.

6 months before

  • Fix the muhurtham with the families.
  • Estimate the guest count and overall budget.
  • Book the auditorium and pay the advance.
  • Shortlist caterers, photographers and decorators.

3 months before

  • Confirm the caterer and finalise the sadya menu.
  • Book the photographer and videographer.
  • Order wedding attire and jewellery.
  • Prepare the guest list and start designing invitations.

1 month before

  • Send invitations and follow up with close relatives.
  • Confirm stage decor and flower arrangements with the venue.
  • Plan transport for elders and out-of-town guests.

The final week

  • Share the final guest count with the caterer and venue.
  • Confirm timings with the priest, photographer and decorators.
  • Pay any balance due to the venue and keep receipts.
  • Pack a small kit: safety pins, medicines, chargers and water.

Start with the date

The venue is the one thing that is hard to change later. Check availability for your muhurtham at Bhavani Mandir, Haripad, and book on WhatsApp in a minute.

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