
Organize A Lavish Wedding In A Not-So-Lavish Budget
With the ongoing boom in the Indian wedding industry, the shaadi scenario of the country has seen a revolution in the last two years. A visit to the top wedding photography pages will show you how a majority of couples are opting for a grand, larger-than-life wedding these days. And yes, we know you, too, secretly imagine yourself dressed in Sabyasachi bridal couture, walking towards a grand mandap while the sky lights up with fireworks! Stuff that dreams are made of :)
However, all the expectations come crashing down when you're left with a restrained budget. But no more worries! Now you can have a classy wedding without having to break the bank. How you ask? Here's how!
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- If you've been dreaming of an unforgettable wedding since the time you entered your 20s (or even before that!), you can't just depend on your parents to arrange a grand show. As soon as you start earning, start a wedding fund in the form of a separate bank account; get into the habit of keeping aside a fixed amount of money every month. The final amount may not be huge enough to cover the entire expense of the wedding but contribution always helps :)
- Instead of having separate events for ladkewale and ladkiwale, bring both the families together for a joint celebration. Decide the overall budget and break it up into each aspect of the wedding ‘coz prioritizing is the smart way to cut costs!
- Everything becomes pricier during the shaadi season. Take the unconventional route and go for an off-season wedding. Get discounts from everybody, right from the decorators to the caterers. Plus, your guests will also be happy ‘coz your D-day won't be clashing with anyone else's!
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- Make your wedding an intimate affair and cut down hugely on venue costs, catering expenses, and accommodation prices. Also, keep pricey paper invites only for the elders. For the rest of the guests, go digital with your invitations or make your own wedding website to lower the stationary costs.
- A wedding venue is not synonymous with a 5-star banquet hall! Think about alternative options that can be beautifully transformed into the perfect shaadi ka ghar at a much lower cost. Also, hold all functions in one venue to save on travelling expenses.
- When it comes to the food department, go for a simple spread that has taste on its side instead of a 5-course meal that can just boast of variety. Also, limit the variety of alcohol if a bar is a must.
- Lastly, wedding photography doesn't only mean hiring the best names in the business. Look out for budding photographers who are looking for opportunities to grow big in the shaadi business. Trust us, hiring them will help you save a lot of moolah! Just ensure you do some rehearsals with them so that you can give them a proper feedback on whether you both are on the same page or not.
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Remember when your father taught you that a penny saved is a penny earned? In this case, money saved during the wedding means more money for an exotic honeymoon! Think about that ;)
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