Question 1

When should we start planning a Sri Lankan wedding?

Accepted Answer

About twelve months out for a large wedding. Three things come first: your budget and who is contributing, a rough headcount, and a nekath consultation. Fix the nekath before the date, because the date decides which venues are even free.

Question 2

What makes planning a Sri Lankan wedding different?

Accepted Answer

Three things a generic checklist misses. The homecoming is a separate event on its own date, so you are booking two venues. A Poruwa ceremony needs its own team and ashtaka chanters. And a bridal dresser books out around ten months ahead.

Question 3

How far ahead do we book the bridal dresser and saree?

Accepted Answer

Book the bridal dresser around ten months before the wedding; good ones fill earliest. Order the saree, osari or gown and book the first fitting around six months out, which leaves room for alterations and a second fitting closer to the day.

Question 4

Do we need a wedding planner?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily. A planner earns their fee on a large wedding, a destination wedding, or when both families are overseas: they hold the vendor relationships and absorb the chaos on the day. If you do hire one, you can invite them into your dashboard.

Question 5

Is Ceylon Wedding free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Creating an account is free and gives you the full planning checklist anchored to your wedding date, a budget tracker, a guest list with RSVP collection, a moodboard, saved vendors, and a wedding website you can publish and share.

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