Pre-Wedding Checklist

Bride’s Countdown

Kerala Syro-Malabar wedding · Betrothal → Maduraveppu → Cathedral

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

0 of 44 tasks complete

Church & Documentation

0/4
  • Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation certificates submitted to parishDue 28 Jul
  • Civil marriage registration paperwork — forms filled, appointment bookedDue 6 Aug
  • Confirm role/cues for Qurbana with priest (Minnu-kettu, veiling)Due 13 Aug
  • Rehearsal timing at the Cathedral confirmedDue 20 Aug

Rings, Minnu & Jewelry

0/4
  • Full bridal jewelry set tried on with outfit — comfort/weight check for full-day wearDue 6 Aug
  • Minnu design signed off with jewelerDue 28 Jul
  • Mantrakodi coordinated with groom's family — blouse/petticoat matched to drape correctlyDue 6 Aug
  • Safekeeping plan for jewelry and Minnu confirmed for wedding dayDue 20 Aug

Attire

0/6
  • Betrothal outfit finalized, final fitting doneDue 28 Jul
  • Wedding outfit + Mantrakodi final fitting as one full lookDue 13 Aug
  • Bridesmaid/close family outfits coordinated (no color clash)Due 6 Aug
  • Footwear broken inDue 17 Aug
  • Backup outfit / emergency stitching kit preparedDue 20 Aug
  • Reception outfit change (if any) packed separatelyDue 20 Aug

Beauty & Grooming

0/6
  • Makeup & hair trial #1 booked and doneDue 6 Aug
  • Skin care routine underway; no new treatments close to dateDue 6 Aug
  • Mehndi artist booked, design reference sharedDue 13 Aug
  • Dental/whitening appointments completedDue 13 Aug
  • Hair spa / maintenance touch-up scheduledDue 17 Aug
  • Nails, threading, pedicure scheduledDue 20 Aug

Betrothal Day Prep

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  • Return gifts / favors for betrothal guests packedDue 17 Aug
  • Photographer briefed for getting-ready shotsDue 17 Aug
  • Point of contact assigned for day-of coordinationDue 20 Aug
  • Hair & makeup artist call time confirmedDue 21 Aug
  • Betrothal outfit + jewelry laid out and checked piece by pieceDue 21 Aug

Maduraveppu

0/3
  • Guest list and seating for Maduraveppu confirmedDue 17 Aug
  • Maduraveppu outfit and sweets/tray items confirmed with familyDue 20 Aug
  • Rest and recovery day planned around this eventDue 23 Aug

Wedding Day Prep

0/6
  • Wedding outfit + Mantrakodi full look trialDue 24 Aug
  • Hair/makeup artist call time and touch-up kit confirmedDue 24 Aug
  • Jewelry checklist prepared for morning-of checkDue 25 Aug
  • Wedding-day bag packed (outfit, jewelry, pins, charger, flats)Due 25 Aug
  • Rehearsal/run-through at the Cathedral attendedDue 26 Aug
  • Early night, no last-minute errandsDue 26 Aug

Family & Bridesmaids Coordination

0/3
  • Shared checklist set up with mother/sister/maid of honorDue 28 Jul
  • Bridesmaid/close family outfits finalizedDue 6 Aug
  • Roles assigned for morning-of coordination (jewelry, veil, contact person)Due 20 Aug

Finance, Admin & Honeymoon

0/3
  • Honeymoon documents (passport, visa, tickets) verified and printedDue 6 Aug
  • Health check-up done; personal medication packedDue 13 Aug
  • Post-wedding admin noted (name/address changes, joint accounts)Due 20 Aug

The Final Week

0/4
  • Emergency kit packed (safety pins, stain remover, meds, backup pouch)Due 20 Aug
  • Charger / power bank readyDue 20 Aug
  • Single point of contact confirmed for day-of issuesDue 20 Aug
  • Rest day blocked out — no tasksDue 23 Aug