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7 Wedding Trends we see Continuing in 2023 in Chennai– Wedding Aaha – Wedding Planners and Decorators Based In Mylapore Chennai India

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1 Full Weekend Weddings

With the height of the pandemic mostly behind us, couples are going all in for their Wedding celebrations in 2023. we will see more of the full wedding weekend itinerary and couples’ making the most out of their wedding celebration fixed in the weekends to make it convenient for all their friends from out of station and their extended family to join them From Wedding Events Sangeet nites After parties, It’s a full weekend of celebrating and we are all in for it. Custom Gift Hampers filled with local goodies and a fan printed itinerary will make your guests feel like this weekend is a whole new fun experience for them too. Couples round up Amazing City or Destination
Beach Weekend Venues.

2 Be-Spoke Statement

Wedding Decor Based on the Couples Unique Likes Dramatic, statement floral installations have been making their way into the wedding scene over the past several months and we think this is going to continue as a 2023 wedding trend. Hanging floral installations and Differential totally Customized Decor Themes whether made from greenery or packed with radical Floral blooms will
make a big statement of your wedding Vibe In 2023 we will see even more zany and radical approaches to wedding Decor by Having Receptions in exotic floral hues , creating decor structures in all different shapes and sizes and themes . We personally love this fresh approach to statement wedding Decor .

3 Radical After Wedding Parties For Friends

With Customized Cocktails, EDM music ,Radical Attire, Theme Differential Global Food Menu , Different Types of Entertainment spanning local chennai tamil Folk
Dances like Karagam Performances like Local Arts or the Turkish Tanoura for all you know –Anything to make it absolutely amazing Indian Wedding Experience for your Friends who have come in from all over the World Destination Beach Weddings Destination Beach Weddings along the ECR will continue to be very much in favor as Couples Prefer a diffrential fun wedding as outdoor weddings have caught on big time reinforced after the pandemic also

5 Radical Engagement Ideation

You want to propose Underwater or maybe Surfing Together Or on a Rooftop restaurant with a Guitarist playing your girls Favorite Song Or maybe your Dog will Bring the Engagement RingSurprise Wedding Events Planning will get More Radical And Zany

6 Sustainable Weddings

We See Couples Nowadays been much more Planet Conscious Whether its re-Cycling of Wedding Flowers or giving away left over wedding food to a cause These Trends are going to Continue and Increase.

7 Indianess Culture and Retro Themes

To Make it Fun and Unique and also a great cultural integration for your Global Wedding Guests. Showcasing our local dances or martial arts like kalari or silambattam Having A kili Josiam stall maybe a retro music nite showcasing attire of the 60s and 70s film stars to make one event fun for the older generation A retro candy stall Goli Sodas to Chill We expect this trend to continue

Look at these Five Significant Tips While Hiring a Budget Wedding Planner

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The first thing while planning for a marriage is the budget or the cost incurred on this special day. With prices of materials, food items, decors, etc. becoming expensive, it is a great idea to consult budget wedding planners. They will not only help you to plan your big day but will also cut down on the unnecessary expenses. Here are a few tips to choose the best one for your wedding:

Research! Research and Research

One must do their homework of finding out a budget and experienced wedding planner. You can visit the sites of varied companies online and decide by looking at the cost and other services stated on their site. People must seek their awards, membership, years of working in this field, and much more.

Set for a Meeting

Get ready with your ideas, pictures of your desired marriage functions, magazine cutouts, etc. before meeting your budget wedding planners. Collection of the required material will help the planner to get your thoughts on the table. Discuss about your tastes, color preferences, theme, food items, etc. Accordingly, they can advise and plan your wedding without making a huge hole in your pocket.

Seek Experienced Professionals

It is your dream day so a professional must carry out its organization and planning. The families can shortlist the potential planner companies having the best organization of affordable marriage ceremonies in a gala way. They must look at their experience, seek for client handling, venues that they have chosen for their prospective clients, and so on. You can look out for the pictures of their recent ceremonies to get a full insight into their work.

Discuss Your Budget Openly

Convey your preferences about a particular theme, preparations, etc. and discuss the charges with a professional company. Converse everything about the hidden charges if any, discounts, packages offered to clients, and much more. Most of the budget wedding planners charge an hourly basis, and some others have a flat rate. You can choose them according to your set budget.

Close the Deal Wisely

The bride and groom must take some time before finalizing their wedding planner. Consult with your family members and have a detailed talk with the planner’s previous customers, checking reviews, comparing costs, etc. You can then finalize the best and cost-effective company. Seal your deal by signing a contract between both the parties to have everything on paper, and you are secured too.

To wrap up, people must minutely look out on every detail while planning for this auspicious occasion so that they can have a fantastic and enjoyable wedding.

Major Expense Heads for a Wedding

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(1) Mandapams/Hotel/Destination Resort -Venue Expense
(2) FOOD (Any cuisine)
(3) Decor-Stage decor, mandapam decor, car decor, Entrance vaazha marams and pandhal, Name boards and welcomeboards
(4) Photography and Videography-Traditional, Candid and movies
(5) Invites-Save the date, Engagement and kalyanam
(6) Ritual Mgmt-Priests based on faith /Articles Required.
(7) Return Gifts/Exchange Gifts/Gift Hampers.
(8) Guest Management/Travel & Transportation costs
(9) Serviced Apts/Hotels for relatives and friends near Venue.
(10) Personal shopper/Bespoke Jeweller/Dress Maker/Tailors.
(11) Beauty & Make Up Services.
(12) Jewellery/Dresses/Trousseau /Accessories.
(13) Artists-Bands/Tattooists/Mehendi/MC/DJ/Dancers Etc
(14) Various Extra stalls for Food /Reception-Eg Photo Booth/Chats/Mehendi/Tatoo etc
(15) Entertainment-Classical/Western/Gold Shower/Dance Floor Sangeeth, Mangala Vadhyam etc
(16) Post weddinng Religious trips
(17) Honeymoon packages

Aaha Points from Couples who have got Married

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1. Always stick to a wedding budget and work backwords.

Weddings are emotional and go overboard very easily in India.

You dont want to spend the first five years of your married life paying off your marriage debts or helping your folks settle it off.

2. Invite only guests who actually like you –every guest costs.
3. Keep track of your return gifts-Every family will have an aunt who takes seven gifts for her family back home.
4. Try and Re Try your wedding dresses before the big day-you might find out that your dress is tight when you sit or the zipper is not working.
5. Ask someone to keep some packed food for both of you just in case you both forget to eat after your tired reception.
6. Keep drinking water all the time-you will be so busy talking to guests the whole day youll forget to drink water-this has happened to lot of couples who Land up getting cramps on their wedding nite.
7. Make sure that you plan your honeymoon separately as sometimes parents will join you in the Indian context and they will club it with some religious agenda it is not healthy for you as couple as the honeymoon is mainly to understand each other emotionally as a couple for the long happy life ahead.
8. Make sure your photographer is really good-the photos cannot be taken again.
9. Check out safety and security of the honeymoon destination you are going to Especially a foreign country.

Eco Friendly Weddings/Events

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We had a eco Friendly Zero Plastic completely bio degradable Décor done a few days back for one of our esteemed customers daughters cradle day ceremony.

Nowadays the theme is all about planet sensitivity and sustainability

What are the simple things that you can do to make your event of wedding eco friendly.

First Things first

  1. Don’t Waste food- Ask your caterer to tie up with an old age home to share all your left over food.
  2. Can we do away with plastic plates and plastic water bottles –keep a pot of herbal water at vantage points for people to drink.
  3. Can we use E Invites Instead of Wasting paper.
  4. Can we use recyclable flowers which can be reused as fertilizer-yes it is available as an option in India.
  5. Can we use an invite made of seeds –called a seed invite which can be planted later as a plant.
  6. Can we use recyclable bags for thamboolam.
  7. Can we give a sapling to every guest as a return gift thus helping making to make the planet greener
  8. Can we take a vow not to use crackers at our wedding and use New age gizmos like cold pyro or gold showers.
  9. Can we ask guests to car pool or cycle to our wedding nowadays cycling is very hip and in.
  10. Back drops can be done with all kinds of biodegradable plants and leaves which can then be used as fodder for animals thus completing the cycle of life.

These are just idea starters and we can think of many ways to make our wedding a green wedding as much as possible –Ask your wedding Planner for Ideas.

Top ten budget friendly wedding honeymoon destinations for couples Which are outside India

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1. Dubai

-It’s a absolutely zany fun place full of Aaha Moments

Right From the Dubai Frame to the top of the Burj Khalifa to an amazing abra boat ride in the backwaters of the Dubai CREEK to the world’s biggest shopping malls Dubai is absolute fun. Take a Desert Safari or Ride an ATV in the sands.

Go To wild wadi Or The Atlantis for amazing water rides or sky dive over the Jumeirah Palm-Dubai Has a Million Options For an Unforgettable Honeymoon.

2. Hong Kong and Macau, China

Hong Kong has some aaha moments for honeymooners. Explore the sights in the city, and enjoy superb views of the island from the vantage point at Victoria Park. Visit the Buddha temple on the mountain top absolutely serene Indulge in a culinary feast in swish restaurants or at local markets.  Go the the night market –absolute fun.Head to Macau, which is known for its vibrant casinos but also, makes for a great honeymoon destination. It has got an amazing hotel which is an replica of venice and its gondolas Take a romantic walk on Fisherman’s Wharf. Flights available from all major Indian cities, and Macau is an hour’s ferry ride from Hongkong.

3. Malaysia

With its blend of culture, nightlife and charming countryside, there is no reason why Malaysia doesn’t belong to our list of the best honeymoon destinations outside India. Start your trip in the capital, Kuala Lumpur. Have a look at the amazing Petronas Towers made by a man of Indian origin.After you’ve explored the city, head to Genting Highlands or one of the islands. Pangkor Laut is pure luxury and bliss – just what you want on your honeymoon. Langkawi with its serene beaches will provide for quality time with your loved one. For a taste of the colonial influence, visit the Cameron Highlands where the rolling hills and tea plantations make for a romantic time. Street food is so much fun shopping pure bliss in the malls in Kl.

4. Thailand

Did you get bowled over by the shooting locations when you watched the movie “The Beach”? Did you vow to yourself that you would take your special someone there when the time came? Well, Thailand, is one of the best honeymoon destinations in the world.. The gorgeous Koh Phi Phi island in Thailand is a popular honeymoon destination, as is Koh Samui. Cheap flights to Thailand are available from Air Asia are available from all major cities in India, and you can then take a domestic flight to your destination of choice. Spend your days lazing on the beach and your evenings enjoying the nightlife in these vibrant places. Walking street in pattaya is absolute fun.

You can discover each other’s adventurous side with a plethora of activities like snorkeling, underwater walk, parasailing in pattaya.

Bangkok –You can just walk around Sukhumvet and have a super time with the night life and the malls

5. Sri Lanka

If you both are beach persons Srilanka has got the best beaches in the World.

A treasure so close to home: that is Sri Lanka for you.  The resorts in Bentota, Galle and other beaches are world-class, giving honeymooners the much-needed privacy and pampering. If you want to escape to the hills, there is no place like Nuwara Eliya, where it is pure bliss to sit and share a cup of tea and a piece of cake with your partner. With scenic waterfalls, tea plantations and impressive colonial buildings, it is a great choice for honeymooners. Several Indian airlines offer reasonably priced tickets to colombo and the frequency of flights are quite good.

6 Singapore

Go for a round in the Singapore flyer or catapult yourself at clarkes quay or just sit together and have a coffee in the snazzy orchard road in Singapore.

Take the metro and do some amazing shopping in Chinatown or just go to clarks quay and just sit and trip in one of the many bars in the evening together listeningTo different bands of eclectic music.

Spend a day in sentoza island and universal kingdom and relive your childhood.

7 Jordan

Want an offbeat different place try which is not expensive try  Jordan –it has got one of seven wonders of the World the ancient city of Petra great greek Mediterranean  and Arabic cuisine the best in the world   and shisha joints in Amman where you can chill out go spend a couple of days in the middle of the desert at Wadi Rum where the movie The Martian was Shot Absolutely surreal experience. Jordan has got great climate year round

8 Bali, Indonesia

Several Indian cities are now well connected by flights to Bali. With its attractive beaches, rich, green rice paddies, beautifully sculpted temples all around and delicious seafood, Bali is truly one of the most romantic honeymoon destinations outside India. Seminyak and kuta beaches in southern Bali are world class and amazing fun with all kinds of adventure activities and surfing.  You and your partner can enjoy All kinds of adventure at Nusa Dua. Go White river rafting and Get a taste of the amazing Balinese jungles by staying a couple of days at Ubud. Stroll along the rice paddies, and finally treat yourselves to a fabulous Balinese massage or a foot massage at one of the many lovely spas that are everywhere

9. Maldives

You’ve always seen pictures of those thatched roof resorts perched right in the middle of the turquoise blue ocean and wondered when you’d go there. A honeymoon is the perfect time, don’t you think? If you are a beach person Maldives with its brilliantly colored sea life, coral reefs and clear waters is enough to make you dizzy with love. You can rent a cottage away from everybody in the resort perfect for a honeymoon. For all the water sports enthusiasts, you can get a Padi certification in scuba diving, or go kayaking with your partner.

10 Nepal

The wondrous site of the Himalayas if you are a mountain person makes for

An exciting honeymoon with your partner.Sip a chai at the amazing cafes listening

To trance music looking at the mountains in the backdrop, go trekking in the forest

And the hills and vow to remain best friends and lovers for the rest of your life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ten Financial planning tips for newly weds

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  1. Never lie about even a rupee of financial matters.
  2. Set couple goals –For Retirement/For no of Kids Planned etc.
  3. In the Indian context- It is in our psyche to buy a big house immediately within a couple of years of marriage and pay EMIS upto our neck at the expense of everything else in life-figure out as a couple whether this is really necessary-a flat is not even a good investment.
  4. Again if you have decided to buy a house buy a house where you can afford the emis-don’t buy a house which you can’t afford just to compare yourself with the Khannas. -Nobody gives a darn.
  5. Same goes for a car-buy a car which suits you and is functional and which doesn’t take the fun money out for you as a new couple.
  6. Make a monthly budget-for fun money/for monthly expenses/towards the holiday/for retirement.
  7. Keep [ aside a emergency fund of at least six months salary .
  8. Take a term life insurance plan and a family floater health plan together..
  9. Open a joint account for all couple goals.
  10. Save more of your pay towards retirement now-it iwill get more tougher (percentage of saving) when kids come on board.

Why should I hire a wedding planner?

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A wedding planner saves as you Time Energy and Money.

Time

First of all, on your wedding you just want to immerse yourself in the aaha moments and suck the juice

Out of all your moments on your most important day and not be bothered about the thousand

Nitty gritties which come up by the hundreds on those two or three special days.

A wedding planner will take care of all the small issues for you right from venue consulting

food and guest mgmt to concierge services to helping out with bespoke tailoring and buying customized jewellery.

A wedding in the Indian context of things has a lot of ritual mgmt interspersed with fun elements like sangeeth these events have to flow seamlessly without any hiccups which is where a wedding planner comes in.

Energy

You should be in the high energy zone whether you are part of the couple or close relatives of the couple as you will have designated tasks in ritual mgmt so a wedding planner makes sure that you conserve your energy by taking care for all the other sundry details.

Money

A wedding planner will save you 30 to 40 % of your costs of your wedding budgetas they are connected to vendors regularly and give them a lot of business

So the rates which you will get going through them right from accommodation for your guests to your food and décor and photography, dresses and accessories and honeymoon packages will save you a huge amount of money on your budget.

Also you can sit down with your wedding planner six months to an year before the wedding and plan our your entire wedding so you will have a very clear roadmap of the budget which itself will remove the unknowns from your thinking and give you a lot of clarity.

The Indispensable role of The Wedding Planner

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Today, the wedding business is becoming more popular, so with a huge selection of photographers, florists, leading musicians, it is very difficult to organize a wedding of their own by themselves, and if time is short, all the more. But, fortunately, there are a lot of wedding organizers who will happily take care of all your troubles.

Who is a wedding Planner?

The profession of “wedding planner” is very popular in America and Europe, and every year it is gaining increasing popularity with us in India. But still this activity is still surprising for many people. Why pay a man for hiring a photographer and ordering a cake? In fact, the organizer of weddings is a person who is engaged in full preparation for the celebration: he is the “builder” of the event from the beginning to the very end. He will be a stylist, decorator, designer, accountant … In addition, this person should become a true friend and assistant to the bride and groom, their personal adviser and sometimes even a psychologist. But let’s talk about everything in order.

 

The main duties of the wedding Planner are:

  • the development of a wedding script, help in choosing the themed décor  of the various stages of a wedding right from engagement to sangeeth right upto theb bespoke  honeymoon package
  • working out the budget, assisting in organizing the wedding within the prescribed budget;
  • help in choosing a photographer, florist, artists, as well as the venue of the banquet;
  • control over the wedding, artists, waiters and other staff;
  • the solution to  any unforeseen situation, for example,  electricity  back up  or melted cake;
  • Full wedding planning, including help in choosing the date of the wedding, the time and place of the wedding, etc.
  • some of them take on such responsibility as the organization of a hen party and a bachelor party, so if desired, the newlyweds can save themselves and their friends even from such hassle.

 

The Advantages of Hiring a Turnkey Wedding Planner

  1. The main advantage is that this person will guarantee your peace of mind at the most critical period in your life. Preparation for the wedding is often accompanied by panic, nervous breakdowns, fears, but a professional in his business will help you get rid of the negative and enjoy the last unmarried days.
  2. No less important is the fact that the organizer has extensive connections with photographers, artists, florists and other organizations of the wedding industry. It will help you determine the choice of the necessary staff within your budget, tastes and preferences.
  3. Knowing all the subtleties and nuances of organizing weddings, he will help to find a way out of any existing situation.
  4. During the banquet, you will know that behind your back there is a reliable assistant who will guide the waiters, artists and other personnel.
  5. This person will not lie to you about what is good and what is bad. In case you have chosen a wedding dress that is not suitable for you, he will gently point this out to you and help with choosing the ideal outfit for you.

Minuses when using the help of a wedding organizer are much less than pluses. These include only the payment of services and the fact that in our time it is really difficult to find a real professional. But, having spent time searching for the right one, you will save yourself time and provide a guarantee that the wedding will be held at the highest level then we recommend first to make a budget with your wedding planner right up front few months before the wedding – so you can determine the main categories of expenses, and decide and very clear about the costs involved.

 

How to choose the perfect wedding organizer?

 

  • Real experience. If you are offered a service by a person who has 1-2 weddings in his portfolio (and this can be the weddings of his friends), think about whether you need an assistant who is not well versed in his field. In order to avoid or easily resolve any force majeure situation, he must feel confident, that is to say. “A dog to eat” in its business. The organizer is a person whose services it is better not to save money looking for the cheapest planner you will land up losing  ,a lot of money because of their inexperience and incompetency ,make sure you choose an experienced and friendly planner who acts as an extended member of your family and who feels your most important day in their bones  then the wedding will definitely go according to plan and at the highest level.
  • Professional and personal qualities. First of all, this person should be active, inquisitive, calm, sociable, possess an ideal restraint and the ability to easily navigate in any situation.  You do not want an argumentative personality whos always trying to drive down his point of view claiming he or she has got more experience in this that’s not your problem you are the boss whos going to pay them.  When communicating with him, you should feel comfortable, trust his taste and be confident in his competence. When viewing the portfolio of the organizer, pay attention to whether you like what he offers. If his work provokes conflicting feelings, feel free to put across your point of view strongly.
  • Creative thinking. The wedding organizer is a creative profession, that’s why this person should have creativity and non-standard thinking. His proposals cannot be limited to one or two scenarios, and to your wish “I want something unusual” he always needs to have a few ideas in reserve. The ability to think creatively and out of the box will allow a good specialist to easily find an approach to any client and organize both a modest budget wedding and a large-scale, costly event. Many new iideas are there nowadays in weddings right from entertainment to décor themes .He or she she should be an out of the box lateral thinker who can suggest great new ideas for now to make your event more memorable.

it’s worth spending a little time looking for the best and budget friendly wedding planner

Ask them questions about their previous weddings organized check out their competency levels you want someone who take take all your stress not someone who contributes to more and also saves you Time Energy and Money.