ShaadiScheduler

ShaadiScheduler is the only wedding planning tool built specifically for the structure of an Indian wedding. A South Asian wedding isn't one event — it's typically five, each with different guest lists, timings, rituals, catering requirements, and family coordination dynamics. ShaadiScheduler generates a personalised checklist for each ceremony separately, tracks a per-event budget, and includes a Family Portal where relatives can see schedules and updates without you having to relay information individually.

The tool accounts for community and city-specific vendor norms within India — a Bunt wedding in Udupi is treated differently from a Punjabi wedding in Delhi, and your checklist reflects that from day one. The Scenario Lab feature lets you model the full cost impact of adding guests or changing venues before you commit.

If you're planning a Western-format wedding or any single-ceremony event, this is not the right tool. Treat generated checklists as a strong starting point and verify culture-specific ritual details with family.

Pros

• Event-level checklists and budget tracking across all five main ceremonies
• Family Portal gives relatives visibility without requiring constant coordination
• Scenario Lab models budget and capacity impacts before you commit to any major change

Cons

• Designed exclusively for Indian multi-ceremony formats — not useful for Western or single-ceremony weddings
• Regional ritual variation is significant; treat checklist content as a starting draft, not a final authoritative guide

Pricing: Free while in early access — no credit card required. Free trial: Yes — free tier available, no card needed.

Alternative if it doesn't fit: Wedable for a general conversational wedding planner; Zola for a free operational platform focused on registry and guest management.

Couples planning Indian multi-ceremony weddings who need separate checklists, budgets, and guest tracking for each of the five main events (Mehendi, Haldi, Sangeet, Ceremony, Reception).