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When marriages are fixed, there is very little time available at hand.
And if the bride-to-be is a working woman then she is really pressed for
time. Considering the importance of time, the bride-to-be should plan
every single detail.
Ideally it would be best you start your homework soon after your engagement.
Decide on the type of wedding you want, discuss the size and number of
functions with your fiancé and of course both parents.
Venue
It is vital to search for the right venue as soon as possible. Be sure
to assess the practicalities of venue - if it is outdoors, will the weather
be good, is it spacious enough, is there enough parking space, etc. Indoors
, then decide if it's roomy enough. Approximately how many guests will
you be having. Will the hall be congested. I have been to weddings where
the rooms are so congested that one feels like just getting out of the
place as soon as possible.
Hotels are also good enough, if you have a small crowd then hotels are
a good bet. There are various ranges. But there are hotels with decent
budget too.
Catering
The success of many celebrations rest upon the quality of the food. An
ongoing rapport with your caterer is vital for keeping track on the expected
head count, the number of vegetarian and non-vegetarian guests, the time
for actual dinner, seating arrangements etc.
Invitation
Invitation cards should be imaginative but elegant. Invitations should
be sent out no sooner than 6 weeks in advance and no later than 3 weeks.
This way guests will neither forget the wedding date nor have made other
plans. Keep track of acceptances and refusals. The card should be adapted
for other functions and celebrations like sangeet and reception.
Photographer/ videographer
A professional photographer can capture the most important moments of
your wedding. Talk with him and develop an understanding of what kind
of pictures you would like. Book your photographer/videographer only after
seeing their previous work.
Accommodation
Arrange for accommodation for out of town guests. Ask hotels or guesthouses
for group discounts. If you plan everything in advance according to the
priorities then last minute tensions could be avoided. Here's how:
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