“How long does the ceremony last?”
“How do we plan to feed 200 guests?”
“Can we DIY the décor for the ceremony and the reception?”
“Isn’t Uncle Sharma’s son available to take photos of our big day?”
“Oh my god, where is my wedding outfit?”
CONGRATULATIONS!! You are getting married.
All those questions are sure to make you go crazy because weddings come with a whirlwind of excitement. They are meant to be beautiful, memorable events but very often they are burdened with stress and frustration because of last-minute issues that crop up. As the bride and groom, you as well as your family deserves a day filled with absolute joy, with no wedding day headaches. If you are happy and relaxed, your guests would feel the same way too.
No matter what style of wedding it is- Indian or Western, weddings need a lot of planning, research and time organization and a little help goes a long way. As you continue planning, follow these pearls-of-wisdom to make your dream wedding a beautiful reality!
1.HAKUNA MATATA! RECRUIT SOMEONE YOU TRUST
Like they sing “Hakuna Matata” in the popular Disney movie The Lion King, make it your catch phrase as you begin your wedding plans. It means “No Worries”, and you can very well take on this problem-free philosophy by putting together a team of people who can take care of all the worries for you. Appoint one spokesperson or a small team, whom you trust and who can speak with the organizers, the caterers, the best wedding photographer, the guests and who will have a fantastic attitude to make sure your wedding day is in order. Having a trusted friend, cousin or parent who can take on the role of a wedding coordinator, can work wonders
2.HIRE A PROFESSIONAL WEDDING PLANNER
In the movie ‘Band,Bajaa, Baaraat’, Shruti & Bittoo, characters played by Anushka Sharma and Ranveer Singh work very hard to make weddings the best day ever for the bride and groom. They have their own team of mithaiwala, phoolwala and tent wala. In real life, having your own Shruti & Bittoo is invaluable to make your wedding day less stressful, with no last minute goof-ups. Wedding planning is exciting and extremely demanding so leave it to the experts! As a rule, do not make it a DIY wedding. As soon as you have you wedding dates, research and seek out a good wedding planner. There is a high demand for event planners in the market so you can find a good wedding coordinator for every budget.
3.GIVE YOURSELF THE BEST GIFT…HIRE A WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER!
Hiring a pre wedding photographer is seriously the next best thing to finding your soul mate! The day is special and demands to be etched in memory forever. Instead of requesting friends to take photos for you, invest in a good photographer for the day. Find someone who can mesh well with your (bride and groom) personalities, makes you feel at ease and gives attention to details. There are many photographers who are highly creative and can create a wedding album for you, just the way you have always wanted.
4.DO A HAIR & MAKE-UP TRIAL
Bet every bride wants to look like a million bucks on her wedding day. Splurge on this one dream of yours if you can and you won’t regret it! This is not just a romantic dream, but one of the bare necessities too. Research the best beauty salons near you, find the beauticians you are interested in and go for a hair & make-up session with them. Go with the one that makes your look the loveliest and will pamper you the most. Hiring professional bridal make-up artist will not only relax you on your wedding day but it will also keep you off the Bridezilla mode!
5.CREATE AN ARMY… HIRE THE BEST!
Spend time early on to mull over the finest wedding professionals around you. Check their reviews; ask them for references and samples of their work. Before you make the call to hire anyone, try them out! If you want music at your wedding hire wedding band and musicians, if possible go to other venues and listen to a DJ you like, visit caterers for food tasting to pick the lunch and reception dinner. Choose the vendors that match your style and you feel comfortable with. Knowing you are in capable hands, will definitely relax you on your wedding day.
6.KEEP YOUR COOL, BE IN THE MOMENT
There may be a few hiccups on your big day, not everything may go according to plan. The flowers aren’t as many as you expected, the dishes on the buffet table are not stacked perfectly- but nothing can eclipse the joy of your special day. There are so many people who get annoyed over these insignificant details and ruin their mood. It is simply not worth it! Remind yourself that things may go wrong; people may not behave exactly as you want them to. Focus on enjoying your moment, sharing your happiness with your partner, your family and all your friends. Keep your cool, keep your sense of humour and let your smiles do the talking. Your wedding day will seem so much more fun!
FINAL WISE THOUGHT: Let the experts take the reins, go with the flow because regardless of the décor and dinner and dance that make weddings grand, it is your loving companion you’ll be marrying who matters the most.
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