A wedding is a huge life event not just for the bride
and the groom, but also for the several people involved in it. And that just
brings more pressure and expectation for the big day to be perfect. With
happiness and joy, comes hassles and responsibility. So here is an ultimate
checklist to guide you in this thick jungle of ‘Big Fat Indian Weddings’:
1. Fix
a Budget:
A wedding is not just any event. It can cost a fortune
for the families. Even though the new generation has changed the way of
spending with both sides of families contributing to the special occasion, it
can still burn a hole in the pocket. If it is going to be a week-long, high-end
wedding or just a simple wedding with only the important rituals and occasions,
make sure it is the first thing you decide upon as a couple. This can be the
first major financial planning as a couple!
A normal Indian wedding goes on for a minimum of 2-3
days. So no matter how sure you are that you got everything covered, you always
miss a few departments that need to be looked after. A basic wedding would
require planning on: the Venue, Catering, Photographers, Clothing, Priest,
Make-up, Hotels, Invitations, Mehendi artists, Decorators. And if you’re opting
for a more luxurious one, add a few extra things to the list like DJs, Website,
Florists, Transportation, Entertainments, Celebrities, Fashion Designers,
professional planners, themed props and anything that could make your wedding
stand apart. Don’t be late; make sure it is planned at least 15-18 months ago.
It’s about 12 months to go before the D-day. It’s
about time to start ticking off items and do all the required pre-bookings. It
is hardest to get hold of an ideal venue, hence make that as a priority and
tackle it first. Apart from that, 12 months is quite a comfortable time to book
the rest. But do not procrastinate. I repeat, do not procrastinate!
4. Plan
the pre-event ceremonies:
They come out of the blue and are unavoidable. A DJ
party for your office mates, a dinner party for your college mates or a fancy
bachelor party. There are a few more months before the wedding, and now might
be the perfect time to throw a party!
5. Trial
test:
3-4 months to go and it’s time to do a test run. Check
if your Wedding dresses are perfect. If not, make them perfect. Don’t settle
for anything less. Check if the decorations which are planned goes well with
the venue. Go through the music playlist. Proofread your invitations. Check if
you’re missing anyone from the guest list. Taste the items on your catering
list. If there are any last minute major changes to be made, it has to be done
now!
6. Invitations:
4-6 weeks before the wedding is an ideal period to
distribute the invitations. Locals, nationals, internationals, select a medium
that will deliver your cards as soon as possible and start the inviting
process. Following the trend, one can mention their wedding registry link in the
invitation that would free both the guests and the hosts from the hassles of
gifts. A wedding registry is a
list of prepared by the couple as to items which they require and which can be
given to them as gifts.
7. Assign
the tasks:
If you hire professional wedding planners, then you
may not worry much about things being done properly and on time. But if you
plan to make your friends and relatives in charge of each department, make sure
they handle their part well. Have a discussion with them a few days before the
ceremonies start and assign ahead to keep following up with them throughout the
wedding. After all, you would be busy standing still and smiling for 4 days
straight. And that can be hard. The bottom line is, wedding preparations are done to
ensure that it is memorable and enjoyable for everyone attending it. So why
should you be left out of it! Plan it, and have fun while you’re at it.
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