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Nov, 2025
12-Month Wedding Planning Timeline for Desi Weddings
Planning a South Asian wedding abroad comes with extra layers of coordination — multiple events, cultural traditions, family expectations, and guests often flying in from around the world. A clear timeline makes the journey stress-free and ensures you stay ahead with bookings, suppliers and outfit planning. Phase 1: The Foundation (12–10 Months Before)**Your focus:** Vision, budget, guest list, and
Planning a South Asian wedding abroad comes with extra layers of coordination — multiple events, cultural traditions, family expectations, and guests often flying in from around the world. A clear timeline makes the journey stress-free and ensures you stay ahead with bookings, suppliers and outfit planning. Phase 1: The Foundation (12–10 Months Before)**Your focus:** Vision, budget, guest list, and securing key suppliers.✅ 12 Months Out: Set the Basics* Align on wedding vision (traditional, modern, fusion)* Decide number of events: Haldi/Mehndi/Sangeet/Ceremony/Reception* Set a realistic budget* Shortlist 2–3 possible cities (UK/USA)* Draft guest list (A/B/C tiers)💡 *Use ShaadiPrep to set a full multi-event budget and guest list from Day 1.*📍 11 Months Out: Secure the Venue* Research and view venues for all events* Check availability for
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21
Nov, 2025
South Asian Wedding Traditions Explained for Modern Couples
South Asian weddings are rich with tradition, meaning and symbolism — but for many modern couples in the west, it can be hard to fully understand where these customs come from, what they represent, and how to explain them to friends, partners or future in‑laws. Whether you’re Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan or from a South Asian diaspora family, this guide will help you reconnect with t
South Asian weddings are rich with tradition, meaning and symbolism — but for many modern couples in the west, it can be hard to fully understand where these customs come from, what they represent, and how to explain them to friends, partners or future in‑laws. Whether you’re Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan or from a South Asian diaspora family, this guide will help you reconnect with the cultural roots behind the most loved wedding traditions.🌿 Pre‑Wedding Rituals & Their Meanings
- Roka/Engagement Ceremony (Indian/Pakistani)
- Mangni/Sagai (Indian)
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Nov, 2025
How to Plan a South Asian Wedding in the UK: Step-by-Step Guide
Planning a South Asian wedding anywhere is exciting, emotional and—let’s be honest—a little overwhelming. With multiple events, cultural expectations, guest lists that multiply overnight, and families spread across different countries, it can feel like a full-time job. The good news? With the right approach, tools and timeline, it becomes an enjoyable journey.
This guide breaks down the full proces
Planning a South Asian wedding anywhere is exciting, emotional and—let’s be honest—a little overwhelming. With multiple events, cultural expectations, guest lists that multiply overnight, and families spread across different countries, it can feel like a full-time job. The good news? With the right approach, tools and timeline, it becomes an enjoyable journey.
This guide breaks down the full process so you can plan a memorable South Asian wedding in the UK with confidence, keeping your traditions alive—while adding your own modern touch.
Step 1: Set Your Vision and PrioritiesBefore booking anything, decide what kind of wedding you want. This will drive every decision.Ask yourselves:* Do we want a traditional, modern or fusion wedding?* How many events will we host? (e.g., Haldi, Mehndi, Sangeet, Nikah/Anand Karaj/Civil Ceremony, Reception)*
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July, 2025
Welcome to ShaadiPrep.com
Congratulations, you’re getting married! The ring is on the finger and the feeling has finally sunk in, what next? Planning any wedding can be confusing and stressful, planning an Asian wedding? Well that can turn into one of the most complicated projects anyone could undertake! So make the process more organised and take control of your prep by following our steps:
1. Create your account on Shaadi
1. Create your account on Shaadi
Congratulations, you’re getting married! The ring is on the finger and the feeling has finally sunk in, what next? Planning any wedding can be confusing and stressful, planning an Asian wedding? Well that can turn into one of the most complicated projects anyone could undertake! So make the process more organised and take control of your prep by following our steps:
1. Create your account on Shaadiprep.com. It’s the only website that gives you the tools to prep for all the events of your Asian wedding so you don’t have to worry about scraps of paper and spreadsheets and you can access and update your plans 24/7 – perfect for those "aha!" moments of inspiration.
2. Set a budget. Then add 10% contingency. That’s your real budget – so check it’s affordable. If someone else is helping with the wedding finance, check with them too. Use the budge
1. Create your account on Shaadiprep.com. It’s the only website that gives you the tools to prep for all the events of your Asian wedding so you don’t have to worry about scraps of paper and spreadsheets and you can access and update your plans 24/7 – perfect for those "aha!" moments of inspiration.
2. Set a budget. Then add 10% contingency. That’s your real budget – so check it’s affordable. If someone else is helping with the wedding finance, check with them too. Use the budge