Dev Uthani Ekadashi marks the return of auspicious dates for weddings. In 2026 it falls around 20 to 21 November, depending on the panchang you follow. The window that opens is a short one: dates run through late November and early December and then pause again around mid-December when Kharmas begins.
A short window means many weddings share the same few dates. That is the reason to plan backwards from your own date now, not from the date the season opens.
Count back from your wedding date
| Before the wedding | What to have done |
|---|---|
| About 1 month | Start the bridal package: facials, polishing, waxing, hair spa |
| 10 to 15 days | Bridal makeup trial, so there is time to change the look |
| 3 to 4 days | Waxing and threading, so redness is gone |
| The day before | Manicure, pedicure, mehndi |
| The day | Makeup, hair and draping, with a buffer |
If your wedding is at the end of November, the month-before mark for the package is now. If it is in early December, you have a few weeks. If you are already inside the month, tell us the date and we will say honestly what still fits. You may have to choose the treatments that matter most.
What to book first
- The makeup date. Bridal HD starts at ₹6,999 and airbrush at ₹9,999. This is the booking that is hardest to move.
- The trial. ₹1,499 or included in the ₹11,999 package. Book it 10 to 15 days before.
- Facials and skin. These need spacing; they cannot all be squeezed into the last week.
- Hair, mehndi and family. Once the bride's date is secured.
Why the date matters more than the day you ask
Two weddings on the same auspicious date in the same part of the city cannot both use one beautician's morning. That is why we ask for the date first, before anything else, and why it is sensible to check availability before you finalise anything else in your plan.
Panchang dates differ by a day or so between sources, so confirm your muhurat with your pandit and then send us the final date and time.
Send us your wedding date, ceremony times and the number of people who need makeup. We will confirm whether the date is free and give you one clear quote.
Common questions
When does the wedding season start in 2026?
After Dev Uthani Ekadashi, around 20 to 21 November 2026 depending on the panchang. The window is short and pauses again around mid-December.
How early should I book bridal makeup?
As soon as your date is fixed, and the bridal package should start about a month before the wedding.
How much is bridal makeup at home in Jaipur?
HD starts at ₹6,999 and airbrush at ₹9,999, with a 20% advance on bridal bookings.
Can I still book if my wedding is only two weeks away?
Tell us the date. We will tell you honestly which treatments still fit and what to prioritise.
Book what this guide covers
Full price lists and details for the services discussed here.