Spoiler: Google Sheets Will Be Your Best Man
A South Asian wedding isn’t one day — it’s a festival. A saga. A Bollywood trilogy in real life. But with great grandeur comes great scheduling chaos. Don’t worry — here’s how to manage your multi-day wedding without turning into an Excel zombie.
Typical Multi-Day Breakdown
Day 1: Mehndi
Henna, food, music, dance, chaos in the best way.
Day 2: Haldi / Pithi
Turmeric paste, laughter, and lots of towels.
Day 3: Sangeet / Musical Night
Choreographed performances, parental mic drops, and emotional dance numbers.
Day 4: Wedding Ceremony
The main event: vows, fire, flowers, tears.
Day 5: Reception
Now you party. Again.
(And if you’re South Indian or Bengali? Add a few more layers.)
How to Keep It All Together
1. Create a Master Spreadsheet
One tab per day. Include:
- Event timing
- Guest dress codes
- Vendor arrival times
- Ritual-specific needs (e.g., kalash, garlands, etc.)
Pro tip: Color-code by event. Your sanity will thank you.
2. Build Buffer Time
Every South Asian event starts late. It’s tradition. Plan accordingly.
3. Delegate Without Regret
Cousins want to help. Let them. Make them in charge of playlists, seating charts, or wrangling elders with love and snacks.
4. Book Vendors Who Understand the Flow
Vendors unfamiliar with South Asian weddings often get overwhelmed. Use Arju to find pros who know that your haldi will get messy, that your DJ needs both bhangra and Bollywood, and that your aunties will still ask for mics at the reception.
Budget Smart
Instead of splurging on every event, prioritize:
- Quality decor for the wedding & reception
- Great food for sangeet & reception
- Photography throughout
And remember: Arju helps you compare vetted vendors who specialize in multi-day South Asian weddings. Save time, money, and the endless Google searches for “Punjabi DJ near me.”
Final Thoughts
You don’t need to be a full-time wedding planner to pull this off. You just need:
A plan
A spreadsheet
Supportive family (or good actors)
And Arju. Seriously, we’ve got you.