Pre-Wedding Checklist

Groom’s Countdown

Kerala Syro-Malabar wedding · Betrothal → Reception → Cathedral

Thursday, 27 August 2026·
Betrothal
22 August
Maduraveppu
25 August
Deliverables by
20 August
Overall progress0%

0 of 60 tasks complete

Church & Documentation

0/7
  • Pre-Cana / marriage preparation course completed and certificate obtainedDue 13 Jul
  • Banns of marriage announced in both parishesDue 28 Jul
  • Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation certificates (fresh copies)Due 28 Jul
  • No-objection / transfer letter from your home parishDue 28 Jul
  • Marriage registration paperwork (Church + Panchayat/Municipality) filedDue 13 Aug
  • Confirm Qurbana (Mass) structure and your role/cues with the priestDue 13 Aug
  • Confirm timing for rehearsal at the CathedralDue 20 Aug

Rings, Minnu & Jewelry

0/4
  • Wedding bands finalized, sized, collected — confirm engraving proofDue 6 Aug
  • Minnu (thali) confirmed with jeweler, collected and stored safelyDue 6 Aug
  • Groom jewelry (cufflinks, tie pin, chain) polished/readyDue 20 Aug
  • Insurance/safekeeping plan for rings and Minnu on wedding dayDue 20 Aug

Attire

0/6
  • Betrothal outfit finalizedDue 6 Aug
  • Wedding day suit / set-mundu / Kurta-jubba final fitting doneDue 20 Aug
  • Colors/fabric coordinated with Elizabeth's outfit and invitation paletteDue 28 Jul
  • Footwear broken in (not brand new on the day)Due 20 Aug
  • Accessories ready: watch, cufflinks, pocket square, headwearDue 20 Aug
  • Backup outfit / emergency stitching kit preparedDue 20 Aug

Grooming & Health

0/4
  • Haircut/beard grooming scheduled 2–3 days beforeDue 20 Aug
  • Skin care routine underway; no new treatments close to dateDue 6 Aug
  • Health check-up done; personal medication in day-of bagDue 20 Aug
  • Sleep and hydration plan for the days immediately beforeDue 20 Aug

Venue & Logistics

0/6
  • Site visits done for all three venues (seating, layout, parking, power)Due 28 Jul
  • Monsoon contingency plan confirmed (covered walkways, tent backup)Due 6 Aug
  • Sound system and mic check scheduled for church + receptionDue 20 Aug
  • Green room / changing room booked at each venueDue 13 Aug
  • Parking and valet arrangements communicated to guestsDue 17 Aug
  • Timeline document shared with both families and event coordinatorDue 20 Aug

Catering

0/5
  • Menu finalized (sadya vs. buffet/live counters)Due 6 Aug
  • Headcount confirmed with caterer, with buffer for last-minuteDue 20 Aug
  • Special dietary requirements collected and sharedDue 17 Aug
  • Tasting session done and signed offDue 6 Aug
  • Cake ordered, flavor confirmed, cutting logistics sortedDue 13 Aug

Decor

0/5
  • Decor theme locked in (ivory/gold, Cormorant Garamond–Montserrat)Due 6 Aug
  • Church decor cleared with the parishDue 13 Aug
  • Reception stage, entrance arch, photo-booth backdrop finalizedDue 13 Aug
  • Floral order confirmed (bouquet, boutonnieres, garlands)Due 17 Aug
  • Lighting plan for evening receptionDue 17 Aug

Photography & Videography

0/5
  • Photographer/videographer contract confirmed with shot listDue 6 Aug
  • Drone permissions cleared with church authoritiesDue 13 Aug
  • Candid vs. traditional coverage split agreedDue 13 Aug
  • Pre-wedding shoot scheduledDue 28 Jul
  • Wedding website/invitation site live and sharedDue 6 Aug

Transportation

0/4
  • Bridal car / decorated vehicle bookedDue 6 Aug
  • Transport arranged for elderly relatives and out-of-station guestsDue 13 Aug
  • Airport/railway pickups organizedDue 17 Aug
  • Accommodation blocks confirmed for outstation guestsDue 6 Aug

Gifts, Traditions & Family Coordination

0/5
  • Gifts for both families sorted (Kettu-thali accessories, saris/mundu)Due 13 Aug
  • Return gifts / favors for guests packedDue 17 Aug
  • Roles assigned — best man, ushers, elder escorts, gift tableDue 13 Aug
  • Speech/toast prepared for the receptionDue 20 Aug
  • Day-of coordinator confirmed for priest, caterer, decoratorDue 20 Aug

Finance & Admin

0/4
  • Final vendor payments scheduled — track due datesDue 20 Aug
  • Budget reconciliation — actual spend vs. plannedDue 20 Aug
  • Honeymoon bookings confirmed (tickets, hotel, visa) and packedDue 13 Aug
  • Post-wedding admin noted (name/address changes, joint accounts)Due 20 Aug

The Final Week

0/5
  • Emergency kit packed (safety pins, stain remover, meds, backup pouch)Due 20 Aug
  • Charger / power bank for phone readyDue 20 Aug
  • Delegated single point of contact for day-of vendor issuesDue 20 Aug
  • Final guest count and seating confirmed with reception venueDue 20 Aug
  • One full day before wedding blocked out — no tasks, just restDue 20 Aug