Indian weddings are grand. And people don’t hesitating in spending a fortune to make the weddings in their family lavish and high profile. And Destination Wedding Planners in India leave no room to make your BIG DAY any less splendid and magnificent. However, who wouldn’t like to save cost!! And let me tell you we Indians get inexplicable and undeniable pleasure in saving up costs (though minor) here and there. So, today’s blog is all about tips that will certainly help you save up major or minor costs in a typical Indian Wedding without compromising on the comfort, quality and fun that forms the backbone to a memorable wedding.
1. Venue – cost savings while selecting the venue (hotels, resorts or palaces) for your wedding can do a great deal to the entire wedding budget. This is the place where you can save up a lot if taken a well thought of decision. You can save up costs by –
a. Advance Bookings – booking the venue well in advance at least 8 months in advance will make you in a better position to negotiate.
b. Bulk Bookings – also bulk booking of rooms (for destination weddings especially) will give you better tariff plan. Since you will be well ahead in terms of bookings, you also have options to explore and play the negotiation game.
c. Off season – well if you have your wedding in the so called “off season” of weddings which is typically between May – September, you can be sure of saving a good amount which you can utilize in other areas (hospitality or logistics or food or decoration). This is the biggest advantage of weddings planned in off – season.
d. Amenities and Facilities – you can certainly utilize the amenities and facilities that hotels provide to your advantage. For example – linens of tables and chairs, fixed decorations and more that will certainly save up cost.
2. Wedding Planner – we have always been in favor of seeking help of a wedding planner. There are literally innumerable benefits of hiring a professional help to save up cost and above all to make your wedding memorable under your supervision as they treat your BIG DAY like theirs.
a. Market Trends – they are well informed about the market trends and ideas that could be utilized in your wedding at the same time looking after cost cutting inspirations.
b. Strong Network – they have strong contact with vendors (tents, flowers, caterers and artists to name a few). And hence they are in a better position to bargain and get the best deals for you.
c. Customize – they have this incredible talent to cater to weddings of all types of budgets (from low to high budget weddings). You just have to tell your requirements and they will make sure, they get the best for you well within your budget guidelines. Be it carnival Mehendi, or Bollywood Sangeet Night or Pool Parties or Royal Weddings followed by cocktail reception, they have themes and decoration ideas that can be customized depending on the requirements.
Hope we could give you brief understanding on how and where you can save up costs in the upcoming wedding in your family.
