2019 was a great year to get married, no matter the season. For Indian couples planning their wedding, there are many fun and stylish wedding trends to consider embrace into their weddings. Some are tried and true classics and others are more Traditional. But how to plan a wedding in 2020?
Well, if you too have such doubts about hiring a wedding planner, then here is something for you. Join us in the Enlightening discussion with the renowned wedding planner, ShaadiWire, and get all your doubts cleared!
1) Tell us about your company & what has been the idea behind the name- ShaadiWire?
We are the Dubai-based wedding planners in India. we provide a one-stop solution for weddings and events related in India for today’s couples. Recognised as a young bunch of wedding planners, We ShaadiWire are known for our weddings with a twirl. From the Mehndi Dance to the goodbye, we bring different emotions and detail to every event.
Talking about our name, ShaadiWire is the Indian Ritual Called Shaadi & Wire is to connect. That is how we work We connect people with their memories, as nothing is bigger than a wedding in India.
2) What kind of wedding planning services do you provide?
Right from consulting and designing an event to coordinating and implementing it, we provide our services in everything. Be it the venue’s theme, Photography, logistics, décor, guest service, entertainment and artist management or anything else, you name it and we do it.
3) How many weddings have you organised so far? How many weddings do you plan in a year? And, what things do you keep in mind while choosing your clients during the peak wedding season?
We have done close to 50+ weddings in four years, so that is about 12 weddings a year. As far as choosing a client is concerned, it actually works differently. We like to be picked by our clients because once they know you and understand your idea of work; it is easy going along since we are all on the same page. A client is a family, and seasons are not that important if we get connected.
4) What are the latest décor trends and colours in Indian weddings?
Well, naming a theme is very difficult. What I would say is its all about client taste. What is their expectation? We don’t burden our clients with ideas we give options.
5) Indian weddings are now all about “Entertainment, Fun & Emotions”! Tell us about some wedding entertainment trends and ideas that are making a wave in the industry right now? Also, what are the things that a couple should keep in mind while choosing entertainment services for their wedding?
Nowadays, it is about two types of entertainment at weddings:
a) Interactive entertainment: It includes live games, team building activities, etc., Sometimes photography team play a very important role in creating the fun way. where guests can themselves be involved in and have a Lovely time.
b) Visual Entertainment: Includes live musicians, performers, Bollywood celebs, Magicians, LED acts, shadow acts, etc. As wedding planners, we suggest couples budget well and play as the theme they asked for.
6) Destination weddings are quite a trend right now. What advice would you give to the couples who are planning for a destination wedding? What are the things they keep in mind before finalising a destination?
Here goes the list:
a) The time it right: The time of the year getting married plays an important role to choose the destination for their dream wedding.
b) Choose a planner: When planning The day Far away, you will definitely need a package or a wedding planner familiar with that Location. Going with a planner will help you to personalise your wedding to your tastes.
c) Pick the spot: The location of your wedding Should reflect you, but also the travel, time and budget required to pull it off. So, if you really want your guests to have an awesome time on your Special Day, then not just the location, but also everything charming for your wedding should say something about you.
d) Guests come first: Get a hold on the number of guests you will invite before settling on a venue.
7) Are destination weddings always a luxury affair? Can someone with a limited budget think about going for a destination wedding?
Yes, one can think of a low-budget destination wedding also:
- Limit your guest’s list (have only close family and friends).
- Choosing a destination and hotel is important.
- Prefer Non-Seasonal time to get married as it will get you a better Deals.
8) What according to you are the most important things a Going to be married couple must keep in mind before hiring a wedding planner? Would you like to suggest them a few questions that they must ask them in their first meeting?
The most important thing to ask in your first meeting is the kind of big and small services provided by the planner. Also, you need to feel the connection once you start talking with them. The confidence in rejecting or accepting an idea or suggestion should come there. And, once you have established a friendly relationship, the relationship gets bigger, the ideas longer and the vendors do not really charge for that little extra. It is all about building relationships, we believe.
9) Most Important, are there any other tips that you would like to give for all our about to get married in 2020 readers?
Here are our quick tips for all about to get married couples:
- Choose and block your destination well in advance, and choose the venue wisely.
- Book your wedding planner soon.
- Prioritise your needs.
- Budget it out.
- It is important to be practical and not go overboard on your wedding.
- Be the centre of attraction. Preferably, do not have celebrity performances on the day of your wedding, because it will completely steal your thunder. Keep all such activities for your pre-wedding functions.
- Plan wisely and make a countdown calendar that lists items that should be taken care of month-wise. This will help you prioritise your responsibilities.
- Do not forget to divide responsibilities. Even if you are a perfectionist who likes to do everything on their own, make sure family and friends are given specific tasks, so that everyone can work towards a common goal with your wedding planner.
These are a few questions that can provide inspiration when planning your big day. A wedding is a once in a lifetime event and should reflect the unique style of the happy couple.
Well, we hope you got some really valuable insights through this interview. So, start early and hire a planner as soon as possible to turn your dream wedding into a reality!
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