A free timeline generator that works backwards from your wedding date to every booking deadline, and flags what is already overdue.
Give us the date and we work backwards to every booking deadline, flagging what is already overdue. If you are inside six months, this is the fastest way to see what is still winnable and what is not.
Velvet Knot planning tool
Your wedding planning timeline
Enter the date. We will work backwards to every booking deadline, and flag what is already tight.
Time remaining
10 months
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Lead times reflect peak-season India (November to February), when venues and the better vendors book out first. Off-season you get more room. See booking lead times and the full planning checklist.
Behind on any of these? That is what we do, and we have done it on shorter notice.
The other planning tools
- Wedding Budget Calculator
- Budget Allocation Planner
- Find Your Wedding City
- Compare Two Wedding Cities
- Is This Wedding Date Expensive?
All six are free and need no sign-up. See the full set on the planning tools page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should we book a wedding venue in India?
Nine to twelve months for a peak-season date at a sought-after property, and longer for the handful of palaces and resorts that book out more than a year ahead. Off-season and Tier 2 cities are far more forgiving.
What should be booked first?
Venue and date, always. Everything else in the timeline is scheduled backwards from that, and every other vendor decision depends on it.
Can a wedding be planned in three months?
Yes, at a cost. The venue choice narrows sharply, the best photographers and decorators are usually gone, and you pay for speed. The timeline shows exactly which deadlines have already passed.