How long does an Indian wedding day last?

The main day alone often runs 8–12 hours from baraat through reception. Multi-day celebrations add mehndi and sangeet on separate days.

Should I use this for a multi-day wedding?

Use this for the main ceremony day. Create separate day-of schedules for mehndi/sangeet if needed, or add blocks in the editor.

Day-of guide

Indian wedding day timeline (main day)

South Asian weddings often span multiple days (mehndi, sangeet, etc.). This sample covers the main wedding day only — baraat through reception — which can easily run 8+ hours.

Sample printable wedding day schedule for Indian Wedding Day
Time	Event
6:00 AM	Hair, makeup & getting ready
9:30 AM	Baraat begins
10:30 AM	Milni & ceremony begins
12:30 PM	Lunch / vidai photos
2:00 PM	Couple rest & outfit change
6:00 PM	Reception grand entrance
7:00 PM	Dinner, speeches & dancing
11:00 PM	Send-off

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Common questions

How long does an Indian wedding day last?: The main day alone often runs 8–12 hours from baraat through reception. Multi-day celebrations add mehndi and sangeet on separate days.
Should I use this for a multi-day wedding?: Use this for the main ceremony day. Create separate day-of schedules for mehndi/sangeet if needed, or add blocks in the editor.