Your wedding ceremony or reception is one of the biggest and most important events you organize in your personal life. Not only is it elaborate and comprehensive, it also requires meticulous planning at every step, down to the last minutest detail – an exercise that starts months in advance, given the huge canvas you have to cover.
From the trousseau, attire, jewellery, gifts, beauty care, rituals and ceremonies for the bride and groom to the venue, food, travel, invitations, hospitality, accommodation for the guests, and so much more – there is a lot to do, with precision and quality.
We are glad to assist you in planning your wedding so that your big day meets your expectations and turns out to be a memorable event for you as well as your guests. Check out some indispensable wedding planning secrets given below:
Setting the Date
The most important first step towards planning your ceremony is fixing the date. In Indian marriages, auspicious dates see unprecedented crowding and we end up with alarming headlines in the newspapers, “Over 20,000 marriages in the city today!” Result? Massive traffic snarls; shortage of venues, flowers and cabs; overcrowded parking; and guests trying to manage multiple invitations.The list of hassles goes on.
Before fixing your wedding date, do a quick research on the local events slated to take place in the area where your marriage ceremony is planned. Check out if your chosen date for marriage is among the most popular marriage dates or if some popular sports tournament or fair or public event is scheduled for your area.
Events marked by heavy gathering can significantly affect the traffic and availability of hospitality and other services that you need for your Special-day.
Delight your Guests
Your guests are the utmost reason you are planning your wedding luxuriously. The wedding is the time when you want everyone dear to you to participate, share your joy and enjoy the special moments of the day.
Receive your guests with the best hospitality arrangements. When you explore possible venues, don’t forget to check out the sitting space, cleanliness of the banquet hall, restrooms, lobby and dining area, parking space, accessibility via roads and public transport and other aspects which will make it comfortable for your guests to arrive in time and have a pleasant experience.
Trim your Wedding Budget
A major chunk of your wedding expenses go into arranging the food and beverages for your guests. Limit your guest list to those who are essential and important. Filter out those who are just acquaintances and can be entertained informally at a later date, if required. This will ensure you are able to spend more on better quality food and beverages for those who will attend the ceremony.
Compile all your notes at one place
Avoid the last-minute hassle by compiling all the necessary vendors’ information, meetings, agreements along with their phone numbers at one place preferably in a folder. The best way is to keep them digitally handy. Setting up a special email address dedicated to the event is a wise trick.
Book Hotel Rooms in Advance
As soon as your wedding date is fixed, start looking for wedding venues in proximity to your home. It should be done with mutual consensus of the bride and groom families. Check and compare amenities and prices across different hotels, banquet halls, community centers, farmhouses or resorts, etc. Before you strike a deal with one, read their contract terms including the cancellation penalties.
Take Situations in Your Stride
Give a thorough check to your trousseau before your wedding day. Wedding events and the hurry associated with last minute preparations lead to bloopers such as the malfunctioning of your dress zipper, your trinket losing a pin or the slipping of your turban. Even after all precautions, if a blooper happens, do not lose your temper or poise. A bright smile, presence of mind and witty humor will help you overcome unexpected situations with ease. Do not lose your excitement for the marriage ceremony. Turn the blooper into an occasion for laughter. It will become a sweet memory later.
Avoid Jumping the Gun
Your wedding is the center point around which all the planning occurs. Give yourself enough time to watch where your money is flowing and what all is done and what remains to be done. Avoid bookings until your wedding date is fixed and do not invest your funds in security deposits without due acknowledgement from the vendors.
Follow these simple wedding planning tips and ensure everything runs smoothly on your big day. Good Luck!
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