How To Plan An Indian Wedding

If we were a movie, you would probably be married in a magical spectacle with billowing saffron drapes and golden singing birds. What doesn’t happen in a movie, however, is the planning for this vision of perfection. So, while you’ve probably seen innumerable movies with beautiful weddings, a  to the planning of an Indian wedding is hard to come by and that is why, we’re here to assist you in planning your perfect Indian wedding.

The planning process for a wedding is simple when broken down to the very basics. Here’s a list of the basics that you need to consider when you begin thinking of planning your wedding.

1. The Budget 
A budget of a movie decides the actors, locations etc that are used in it. Similarly, the size of one’s pockets is an important factor in deciding the kind of wedding one can pull off. Now that you’ve gotten engaged, its time to sit your family down for a frank talk and find out who is willing to contribute what, while asking your fiance to do the same with his family. Oh and don’t forget to peek at your savings too! Find out what you need to consider while deciding your budget.

2. The Venue 
A movie set in Switzerland & a movie set in India, would each have their own pros and cons. The same ideology can be applied to a wedding venue – whether indoors or outdoors. All one needs to do is evaluate each choice against some key factors they’re simple really. Indoors would mean privacy and insulation from any weather disturbances but at the same time, restriction of the available space. Hotels are a popular, if expensive, indoor venue choice.

An outdoor venue, on the other hand, means a lot of free space to set up buffet stalls, less hassle of setting up fans/ACs while being susceptible to weather disturbances and uninvited guests, and addedcosts of tents and lighting.

3. Are you hiring a wedding planner? 

A movie may be directed by the lead actor/producer himself or, by a director who is actually paid for this job. In a wedding, the planning may be done by the bride, groom & their respective families or they could hire a professional – a wedding planner, for this job. As for the benefits? As we’ve said before, there are many, such as cost cutting due to the affiliations planners tend to have, as well being able to bring your every thought & desire to life, while you sit back and enjoy this lovely episode of your life. Read more here.

Wouldn’t it be nice if someone created this ethereal vision for your wedding?

4. How many functions will you hold?

Remember that scene when a car chase ensues, and the poor vehicles in the vicinity are upturned and turned into a piece of junk? Now some movies might have multiple action scenes to enhance the storyline and the audience’s experience. Similarly, a wedding may have multiple rites and rituals – Mehendi, Sangeet, Ghari Puja, Bachelorette party, and so on.

Now, it is up to you and your families which ones to include in your wedding days. While greater the number of functions, greater the cost; the fun and bonding with your in-laws is greater too!

5. How many guests are you inviting? 
The size of the theatre chosen to showcase the movie is dependent upon one major factor – the size of the audience, or in case of your wedding, the number of guests invited, for each event. Keep a rough estimate in mind while making logistic arrangements for your wedding – while a large gathering means more dhamaka, scarce food will not be appreciated.

After all the bhaiyas and bhabhis, taujis and mausijis need their energy!

While the above are the staple questions to ask yourself while beginning the planning for your wedding, you should also consider whether you would like a concept wedding or a simple wedding, outsourced catering or in-house catering, additional professionals such as makeup artists, photographers etc or are you happy to let the planner take care of these too?

Ultimately, your wedding is a special moment to be cherished forever. And all said and done, its a glowing bride and a happy groom that maketh a successful marriage.

So why hesitate? Don’t tire yourself over the decor, food, lighting, pre-wedding photography or the music! we is here with all the answers! Check out our app for 50+ cool services to ease your day. Or, if you want to read more about planning your 

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