The last month — settle, pack, and breathe.

1 month before

Final month

Settle the money, print the details, and prepare the small things that make the day run smoothly.

• Settle remaining vendor payments
• Print welcome signs, cards, and programs
• Prepare welcome gifts for guests
• Pack for the wedding and honeymoon
• Confirm the final wedding day schedule

4 weeks before

Four weeks out

• Send the final guest count to catering and the venue
• Settle all vendor deposits and balances
• Send the day-of timeline to every vendor
• Book the final rehearsal time

3 weeks before

Three weeks out

• Confirm the rehearsal and welcome dinner
• Print programs, welcome signs, and cards
• Pack wedding outfits for steaming and fittings
• Write thank-you notes for the wedding party

2 weeks before

Two weeks out

• Reconfirm arrival times with every vendor
• Prepare payment envelopes and vendor tips
• Delegate day-of roles to family and friends
• Check the weather and review the backup plan

1 week before

One week out

• Do the final venue walkthrough
• Pack the wedding day emergency kit
• Review the seating chart one last time
• Take a breath — most of it is done

6 days before

Six days out

• Confirm all vendor arrival times in writing
• Pack clothes for travel and the honeymoon
• Assign someone to manage payments on the day

5 days before

Five days out

• Run the rehearsal for the wedding party
• Finish seating chart and escort cards
• Steam and prepare the wedding outfits

4 days before

Four days out

• Prepare the emergency kit — pins, thread, water, snacks
• Charge every device and confirm chargers are packed
• Send the final timeline to your coordinator

3 days before

Three days out

• Deliver welcome gifts and any guest amenities
• Confirm hair, makeup, and mehendi schedules
• Do a final check of vows and speeches

2 days before

Two days out

• Pack the couple's day-of bag with the essentials
• Confirm guest pickups and transport
• Review the vendor contact list for the day

1 day before

One day out

• Attend the welcome dinner or sangeet and relax
• Lay out outfits, accessories, and rings
• Set an early alarm and try to sleep