Sheraton hua hin resort &spa,thailand

Though Romana and Chandru's families have known each other since a long time, it was Facebook that brought the duo together. Romana was raised in Sydney, and Chandru lives in Guam where he runs his own business. Says Romana: "I started chatting with Chandru's mother on Facebook five years ago, and she suggested I get in touch with her three children. Once I added all of them, Chandru and I started talking on Facebook chat, and then we soon began speaking on the phone and on Skype. Shortly after, Chandru flew in to Sydney to meet me, and that's when it all started! On July 26 2012 ,my family and I flew in to Guam for our Engagement ceremony."

Wedding Venue

The couple considered a few destinations, including Goa, Langkawi, Cebu and Bali before settling on Sheraton, Hua Hin, Thailand. They felt Hua Hin would be the most central location for their guests from around the world. Also, Romana had attended a wedding at Sheraton, Hua Hin and she felt the venue is perfect for Indian weddings. She says: "The resort is beautiful, the ballroom is big, the staff was friendly and well-trained, and the hotel had all the facilities that we were looking for."

Wedding Planning

The families hired the services of Bangkok based Wedding Planners Pink Palki to manage the wedding. Says Romana: "Since both our families live outside Thailand, Wedding Planning was a lot less stress-free thanks to the Bangkok based planners."

Wedding Shopping

Romana traveled to different cities in India for her wedding shopping, Mumbai for jewelry purchases, Delhi for her wedding wear and Jaipur for souvenirs and Mehendi giveaways. She states, "Delhi's DLF Emporio Mall had a lot of talented designers under one roof. I recall my wedding lehenga took me ages to find because I was very picky, and I was looking for something in the typical 'sindoor' shade of red. I happened to stumble upon a beautiful creation at Kimaya, and I knew it was the one."

Wedding Functions

The wedding festivities commenced with a casual welcome lunch on the first day, followed by an 'Arabian Nights' theme welcome dinner and engagement ceremony at night. The second day was event-packed with the thread ceremony in the morning and a tropical sunset lunch after which pujas were conducted by both families. The 'Mela' theme mehendi and the sangeet were held in the evening. The 'Mela' was a colorful affair with different food stalls, a matka shot bar and a range of fun activities depicting a typical Indian carnival.

On the third day, the beach wedding ceremony took place in the afternoon and the Reception at night. The Reception was a black tie event where the stage was set white floral arches, Victorian candle stands as centerpieces and a bar resembling the Arc de Triumph. In the foyer, a photo booth was created in the shape of a Cinderella-style carriage where guests received instant photographs as souvenirs.

Wedding Details

Wedding Planner- Pink Palki, Bangkok
Photographer & Videographer- Picture Perfect India
Wedding Invitation Designer- Moor Designs, Hong Kong
Make-up Artist- Ojas Rajani

Insider tips from wedding planners

Wish you had experts to help you organise your wedding? Done! We spoke to a bunch of D-day pros to come up with your ultimate cheat sheet!

Swati Pandya Sood
Top tip It's important to bee practical and not go overboard on your wedding.
Choose your venue wisely You might have lavish plans to have a farmhouse or palace wedding, but it's always better to opt for a centrally located venue. Traffic can sometimes create havoc for your guests and spoil the fun.
Be the centre of attraction Don't have celebrity performances on the day of your wedding, because it will completely steal your thunder. Keep all such activities for your pre-marriage functions.
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Saurabh Agarwal
Top tip It's smart to have a backup plan when organising.
When planning the wedding Always make a detailed checklist of the things you require. Put down even the smallest detail and refer to it on a daily basis, so that you don't forget anything. Also, regular follow-ups with vendors are a must.
While choosing a venue Never choose a venue without having a confirmed guestlist in hand; you could end up having more people in a small space.

Meher Sarid
Top tip For a smooth wedding, start planning at least six months in advance.
Don't forget the tables and chairs Always pick your venue keeping the number of guests in mind.
And don't forget the furniture. A splace may seem okay at first, but if you're planning a sit-down dinner or any special elements, the space promised to you will appear far too small once the tables and chairs come into the picture.
Be smart when cracking a deal Always read the fine print when deciding on the venue. Sometimes, venues only provide the space and no entertainment cover, which could lead to additional last minute costs. It's wise to ask a lot of questions before booking.

Achint Nag
Top tip Don't be selfish and keep everyone's interests in mind.
Music and MCD don't go hand-in-hand There is a very strict limit on playing loud music outdoors in Delhi after 10pm. Don't assume you'll be able to work it your way and always book an indoor space so the music can go on for longer.
Choose your food wisely Choose a common palate when it comes to cuisine. Remember that there will people from all age groups in your wedding, so pick something everybody would like to eat. There is no point in having very creative, exotic delicacies when a lot of people won't enjoy it.
Never compromise on space It is suggested to not have a partindoor and part-outdoor space. This will scatter your guests and it takes away from the entire fun of the celebration.

Jenifer Mirchandani
Top tip A lot of planning, detailing and effort goes into making a successful wedding, but it's most important to ensure you have fun on your special day.
Make a budget, then stick to it Calculate a rough indicative budget for the wedding and don't budge from it. Not doing so could increase your costs by upto 50 percent!
Remember, that there will always be last-minute stress No matter how meticulously you plan your wedding, there will always be last minute pressure. Be relaxed and calm about it, and don't let it take away from the fact that this is ultimately about your marriage, not just one wedding night.

Rakhi Kankaria
Top tip Meet all your co-ordinators and vendors beforehand to avoid last minute issues.
Be prepared for extra guests A wedding is a gala affair in our country. So invariably you will end up having more people than you have on your guestlist. Always make arrangements for about 30 percent more people than you have invited to avoid hassles.
Plan, plan, plan Plan and visualise every inch of your wedding. Don't have a vague plan like 'I want a grand wedding'; get into specifics and be sure of exactly what you want.

Jai Raj Gupta
Top tip Once you have a plan in place, work backwards.
Check twice before finalising a package deal Instead of taking combined packages, focus on the core competencies of the service provider and work only with his strengths.The best florist in the country might not give you the best food too.
Always check the entire menu When deciding on the menu, check each and everything. You might have a great main course, but really sub-standard starters and desserts.
Take the DCE approach Your decor, catering and entertainment account for about 70 percent of your total budget. So lock money for this first, then work around with the balance.

Gurleen M Puri
Top tip The perfect wedding needs presence of mind and nerves of steel.
Be well-informed Get as much information as you can beforehand by meeting professionals, reading from magazines and books, as well as scouting the Internetpre-plan everything so that you can get the best products and services at the best price available.
Do not be too adventurous Don't go overboard in trying to be different and out of the ordinary. Don't think too out-of-the-boxit's nice to do things differently, but that also entails a lot more effort and explaining to vendors since this may be the first time they've heard of your concept.

Neeta Raheja
Top tip This is going to be the biggest day of your life, so remember to enjoy it.
Plan wisely Make a countdown calendar that lists items that should be taken care of month-wise. Start filling it up as you move along. This will help you prioritise your responsibilities, as well as those of your family and friends.
Divide responsibility Even if you are a perfectionist who likes to do everything yourself, you don't want to be the bride who is SMSing the pandit to check if he's on his way even as you are sitting at the mandap! If you have a wedding planner to handle your wedding, it's wonderful; if not, make sure family and friends are given specific tasks so that everyone can work towards a common goal.

Geeta Samuel
Top tip Planning really is the secret to perfection.
Be realistic about your goals Planning a wedding is a huge project. It's about concept menus, about decor that far exceeds the precincts of normal imagination, and trousseaus that take months of painstaking exploring and acquiring. So ensure that you start planning well in advance.
Book people in advance Book the concerned peoplemakeup pros, performersin advance for everything, so that you don't have to compromise on your dreams. Execute everything as it comes to your mind.

Entertainment ideas for a budget wedding

Does a budget wedding call for putting a full-stop to the entertainment factor? You may not have an A-Lister Bollywood star jiving at your guests or exotic dancers shaking their bellies. But who cares? A wedding must be a fun-filled event where guests are not bored. Bigindianwedding.com brings to you some of the best pocket-friendly entertainment ideas for your memorabilia. 

Retell your story

We do not mean that you, in your heavy lehenga, with your groom jump around in the stage. Ask two of your acting-crazy friends/cousins to prepare a short skit retelling the love story to the guests. With some quirky dialogues peppered with a few songs, we bet your audience would love it to bits. 

Apni Lata

Well of course, Lata Mangeshkar is ours! But every family has their own Lata's and Sonu Nigam's. Your wedding can prove to be their Indian Idol stage. Of course, a little prior rehearsing would be necessary on their part. Impromptu jigs by your guests should also be made welcome. 

Shake that biscuit, baby

Come on, you needn't be a trained dancer. Play some foot-tapping number and see your dance floor getting crazier by the minute. From your friend's hip-hop steps to your granny's old school moves, you will see it all. Trust us, any day better than choreographed performances!

Karaoke corner

Very popular these days, mark a territory in your venue for the karaoke fun. Let your guests take part either in groups or individually. Add to the fun by choosing songs which have been your all-time favorites or better still, choose hilarious/raunchy/'cheap' numbers that won't annoy/embarrass anyone. 

Mini photo-booth

This one's for keeps. Have a small corner marked for this activity. Request one/two of those photography-savvy relatives to capture candid shots of your guests. Either present a copy to the guests immediately or courier them later as a mark of thanksgiving. Seriously, better than those forced poses!

Hunting for treasure

A budget wedding would most definitely mean limited guests. Why not engage them into some games? Like a treasure hunt (sort of)? Read out a list of items. The first person/group who manages the feat can be rewarded with a special photograph with the bride and groom, or a small gift. What say?  

Open mic

Let the gates open! No, we are not asking you to let wedding-crashers in. We mean pass around a mic among the guests and ask them to narrate anything that comes to their mind, say for instance, the first time they met you, some old silly fight, heartfelt wishes for your future and the likes. Guaranteed fun!

All the above said options (and many more that you can think of) do not need a heavy pocket. A budget wedding does not equate to a no-fun wedding. Remember, it's all in the minds. With a little creativity on your part and some help from family and friends, you can have unbridled fun! Put on your thinking hats folks and see the wonders popping out!

Few expenses a bride can avoid

Unnecessary expenses or in other words, splurging is what most brides end up doing on their wedding. Yes, we understand it is your wedding but why spend on unnecessary elements when the same money can be used for something much better! Especially if you are on a limited budget, it is best advised that you spend wisely and live to enjoy the wedding of your dreams. 

Bridal attire

It goes without a saying that 95 percent of brides are not going to wear their wedding lehenga ever again in their lives. For one single night, you are willing to spend half of your entire wedding budget? Not a smart move! Ditch the designer label; instead research through magazines, browse the Internet for the perfect dress and explain it to your trusted tailor or a budding designer friend. Bet us, you will look like a diva nonetheless. There are other easier routes too, like buying during the sale season, purchasing from an online store and the likes. Options are varied, you just need to smell it right.

Counter tip: Splurge on sexy lingerie instead! 

Makeup

The one thing that drives every bride crazy is how to look the best on her D-day. And no one can deny the significance of makeup in this. And lo! Every blush, mascara, lipstick, nail color available in the market finds a mention on the wish-list. Come on, it's a complete wastage of resources. Always buy your makeup once your attire is decided. Secondly, buy items that you are going to use even after your wedding. Finally, no amount of makeup can match up to the effects of a healthy diet and regular exercising. You will all agree that a natural, supple glow always takes the upper-hand. 

Counter tip: Take aid of your grandma's beauty secrets like haldi, uptan and besan. 

Jewelry

People say that buying jewelry is the best form of investment and we completely agree. But having said that, what is the point of buying redundant pieces just for the sake of investment? Instead of buying every piece that looks beautiful, remember that classics never go out of fashion. Invest in jewelry that is both timeless yet handy. You might like an alligator-shaped choker and we can safely say that it will guarantee you numberless stares. But 20 years down the line, nature-inspired jewelry may not seem so trendy. A diamond choker, on the other hand, would stand the test of time. Think wisely!

Counter tip: Dig into your mother's trunk. Heirloom pieces always steal the show. 

Footwear

Ah, those dainty little feet of yours need pretty footwear to match the attire. In fact, many brides ignore footwear till the last minute which results in over-spending, mostly in hideous golden heels which are  never touched again. Buying your footwear should be considered around the same time when you are buying your bridal attire. Your wedding entails long hours, constant action and little rest. Choose comfortable sandals/shoes that won't leave your feet hurt. Indian weddings mean bling. It however does not give you freedom to buy the gaudiest of footwear. Buy sensibly so that you can wear it in future.

Counter tip: We suggest you buy 4-5 kinds of essential 'evergreen' footwear instead of one golden one.

Budget Wedding: Tips to Save Money on your Wedding

Intimate or large-scale weddings, they are expensive. Given the ever rising rate of inflation, quite honestly there is no such thing as an inexpensive wedding.  However, after researching and questioning a lot of married couples and those in the wedding industry, Bigindianwedding.com has come up with plenty of tips, which can actually save you lots of money. All the ideas presented here are based on a single premise: understanding the difference between what is really needed and what can easily be done without.

Budget and Prioritize

1. Allocate a certain amount as your wedding budget. Stick to it.
2. Do not saddle yourself with a personal loan.
3. Don’t get carried away simply because your relative had a grand wedding.
4. Discuss with your fiancé and contribute towards your own wedding.
5. Just because daddy is paying, don’t add excess to his bills.

Venue

1. Opt for getting married in community centers, wedding halls or even a friend’s farm house.
2. Bargain the use of a bridal suite for a discount.
3. Ensure that the venue is just perfect for the number of guest invited.
4. If you have no religious or family constraints, get married off-season.
5. Book your venue months in advance.
6. Celebrate more than one event in the venue, this way you can get a discount too.
7. Holding your ceremony and reception in the same venue will save you vendor services travelling time and supplies transportation (décor and catering).

Reception

1. Trim the guest list.
2. Follow the wedding with a reception, so you don’t have to cater for two separate celebrations.
3. Intimate weddings are a rage.
4. Let your guest park their own vehicles, valet parking cost more.
5. For a reception of less than a 100 people, skip the podium where you would sit. Mingle with crowd. Save cost on its décor.
6. Avoid using the baghis, palkis, horses and elephants, your own well decorated car to ferry the bride/groom is also good enough.

Décor

1. A large number of ornate centerpieces are a waste of money.
2. Make use of in-season flowers and stick to just one or two kinds of flowers.
3. Use more foliage than expensive, exotic flowers.
4. Avoid excessive lighting.
5. Ask for simple, yet elegant table and chair covers. Too many frills and laces equal to too much money.

Food and Drink

1. Hire a caterer that supplies everything you need from waiters, bartenders, plates, glassware, table cloths, napkins, table décor, cutlery, etc, and is part of package deal. 
2. Serve soft drinks, juices, wine and signature drinks rather than hard liquor.
3. A champagne toast is not needed.
4. Restrict the number of appetizers served to 4-5.
5. Set up 2-3 types of stalls of inexpensive, but hygienic street food.
6. Stick to serving dishes that everyone is familiar with. Avoid fancy and exotic menus.
7. Buffets generally cost a good deal less than individual servings.
8. Avoid serving too many types of cuisine.
9. Get a small one or two-tiered cake.
10. Adult and children have a different price rate per plate, negotiate that with the caterer.

Wedding Attire

1. Check out grandma’s wardrobe for some traditional wear.
2. Keep your eye open for discounts and sales.
3. Don’t be hesitant to visit the old markets of the city.
4. Design your own clothes.
5. Don’t horde; fashion and styles change every season.

Invitations and Favours

1. Make use of single page cards.
2. Avoid bulky ornate invites.
3. Send out more e-cards than paper cards.
4. Use the book-post facility to post the cards.
5. Buy favours in bulk.
6. One favour, one family.

Other Service Vendors

1. A small live band will also do.
2. You don’t really need dancers.
3. Pre-recorded music is great too.
4. Hire the same DJ/band for wedding and reception.
5. Get your photographer and videographer from the same studio

Cost Efficient Budget Wedding Planning

Bigindianwedding.com has identified simple money saving strategies for your wedding ensuring that it is only the excess that gets trimmed and never the joy of getting married. These ideas may sound penny-pinching, but when the total expenditure bills come home, you will realize what a huge difference these money saving ideas have made.

Trim the Guest List
A smaller number of people translates into everything lesser and smaller; venue, food and drink, invitations, favours, accommodations, transportation, etc. Calling close family and friends will also ensure that your wedding is a time for personal celebrations.

Wedding Ring/Band
A simple gold wedding band is just as elegant looking as an expensive platinum one. You don’t really need a giant sized rock on your finger to announce your betrothal; a small delicate diamond ring has its own charm. 

Ceremony
If the religious considerations allow, keep the ceremony short and simple. Too long a ceremony means too many things are needed, which gets expensive. Pre-decide the pundits fees and donations!

Keep it Elegant, yet Simple
Ditch the vague need for over-the-top and the-best-in-line everything. Instead invest that money into something that will last you beyond that one particular day. I know of this one couple who went for sensible budget wedding and made a down payment for their own home with the money saved.

Invitations
Simpler the wedding invitations, lesser the cost. You can indulge in some excess here by highlighting one feature or element, and keep the rest simple. Expensive paper with fancy typography and printing techniques inks increase the cost. To keep postage costs down, don’t add too many inserts.

RSVP a Must
Make sure you add in a response card to determine the number of guests accepting the invitation. Once you know the number, you can manage or even eliminate all excess easily.

Wedding Ensemble for Brides
If you want the look of a designer outfit, work on it. Get a good tailor and get an outfit design from a magazine or the Internet. To get the best, go in for an elaborate duppatta, this way you don’t have to worry about your tailor messing up your embroidery. There are a variety of silks available that cost you half of what real silk would.  If you are wearing a saree, try skipping the designer chiffon (that’s so common), go for a traditional weave. 

Make-up and Hair Stylist
If you have a friend who is good with brushes and tints, have her/him to do it. If not, go for a good make-up artist. A good make-up artist need not be a top-notch one, just someone who knows what they are doing.

Wedding Ensemble for Grooms
Wear basic formal suit or a sherwani. As for the sherwani, keep it simple, let the women play with embroidery. If you want a different look, go for a coloured one. The best time to pick a good one would be during a sale. 

Food and Drink
A smaller guest list means you pay lesser for the food and drink. But if you can’t do anything about your guest list, then it is best to reduce the number of main courses down. Limit the number of appetizers and snacks, as well as the desserts. Keep the beverage list short and simple. Go for traditional Indian fare that make more use of seasonal produce. The more exotic the cuisine, more the cost. Adult and children have a different price rate per plate, ensure that the caterer calculates accordingly.

Cakes
Cutting and serving cake is a new trend, feel free to skip it. If you are still keen to go ahead, order a small, one-two tier cake. Avoid the handmade sugar flowers and other shapes, lots of people tend to leave that part. 

Venue
Select a place that is perfect in size for your guest list. Go for an off-season wedding date. Try to hold most events in the same location and strike a deal with the venue vendors by using their caterers as well as decorators.

Transportation
Your own car should be good enough. If you want something different or more try hiring by the hour, or better still rope in your friends for their cars.

Décor
Venue décor must be kept simple. Go for seasonal flowers and avoid excessive lighting. Got a creative relative or an Ikebana specialist friend, request them to handle your centerpieces and other decorations. If you have a favourite florist you have been buying flowers for a long time, now is the time to strike a deal with them. 

Music
A small live band is better than a large orchestra. Skip the dancers, and avoid the use of many speakers. Music should be part of the background and not the other way round.

Photo and Videos
Keep it simple and have just one of each; a photographer and a videographer. Make sure the video is only about the ceremony, just watching four hours of what the guests did can get pretty boring and expensive too. Avoid special treatments for your photographs, keep the prints simple.

Honeymoon
Look, look and look very hard. Our country is blessed with over a dozen places that aren’t common, but are just as beautiful and exotic as popular honeymoon spots making then inexpensive to visit and enjoy. Still keen on a popular spot, buy a whole package instead of purchasing services as plane tickets, accommodations and food separately

Decoration ideas for a budget wedding

Cheap decoration ideas... is your mind conjuring up crass and unrefined images? Using a little creativity and imagination, one can work wonders decorating their wedding venue even when on a budget. There's no need to sweat it out. Bigindianwedding offers some easy out-of-the-world ideas that will give flight to your dream wedding. 

Never ignore the flowers

The most important element in decorating any space, choosing the right flowers is essential while on a budget. Choose in-season blooms from a local vendor. You may even choose to decorate with wild flowers, definitely it will add a dash of originality. Better still, buy artificial silk flowers. They can be used even later! 

Candles, candles everywhere

What better way to add a slice of romance than by lighting a candle? Well, spruce up the space with as many candles as you can. You may even use tea lights and votive candles to add extra glitter to your wedding. The mood will be oh-so-mesmerizing without even hurting your pockets!

Paper lantern prettiness

Whether it is a day function or a nightly event, paper lanterns never fail to impress. Lit or unlit, they hold the place together like no other decoration piece. Imagine an array of pretty paper lanterns hanging in the air with only tea lights and candles glittering away. Do you even need anything else?

Add some quirkiness

It might seem ridiculous but at hindsight, probably it will leave your wedding a memorable event for all the guests present. Why not use some item which usually people wouldn't even consider? Say for instance, colorful umbrellas. Hang some in bunches, let some roam aimlessly around the venue. We bet your wedding would feature amongst the most talked about. 

Tulle to your rescue

One of the cheapest fabrics around, tulle can be of immense help in bringing to life your wedding venue. Drape it around the entrance, feature it while decorating the stage, dress up the tables and chairs... tulle will never let you down. It is one of the most versatile decorating elements for a wedding.

Creative culinary corner

You must have heard that cooking is an art. Well, arranging is also an art. Decorating the dining area right is a great way to save some bucks. Ensnare all with innovative fruit centerpieces, artistic bread creations and candy jars. Place a water feature (like a fountain) to capture everyone's attention. 

Less is more

You must have definitely heard of this adage. Yes, you need not stuff each corner of the venue with some type of decoration piece. Let there be breathing space and highlight only select areas. Firstly, it will add grace to the place and secondly, it will be easy on the pocket.

Choose the right location

If you do not wish to spend at all on decoration, choose a location that leaves everyone captivated. If you have a beach wedding, the water and sand will do all the talking. Or maybe in the countryside where rusticity will prevail needing no decoration whatsoever. 

Choices are aplenty. The only limit is your imagination. Let it loose and see the wonders for yourself

Budget Weddings: Ways to Avoid Hidden Cost

Trying to stay within the allocated budget for a wedding is a primary reason for sleepless nights and lots of anxiety. An over shot budget can play quite the spoilsport during the celebrations and turn into a horrific experience, once the bills start pouring in. Seasoned wedding planners opine that it is primarily the “hidden cost” which is responsible for a wedding budget to spin out of control. Bigindianwedding.com has put together a list of all the major areas where you should watch out for hidden costs.

Venue Services and Amenities
Once the venue has been decided upon, you need to check for all hidden costs that come under the tag of extra services and amenities provided. Get a complete list of the total rental fee and what all does this price include. The package cost should mostly include complimentary rooms, managing staff, waiters and bartenders, décor and dining areas.  Check for overtime charges. Make sure the cost of the bridal suite as well as extra needed accommodations are all accounted for. Venues have a restricted quantity of electricity and water usage, as well as valet parking charges which in most cases aren’t mentioned, and are usually considered as ‘hidden costs'. 

Décor
It is important to determine who will handle the décor. It is always cost efficient to let the venue managers, coordinate the décor, as most wedding venues have a dedicated staff or vendors for this purpose. The hidden costs generally involved are any remodeling done before the day, provision of decorative supplies, the use of exotic and out-of-season flowers, excess lighting and even grand (not really needed) seat covers. If you are planning to bring in your own decorators make sure you check out the restrictions on the size and quantity of your decorations.

Musical Entertainment
Music plays an important role throughout the wedding and reception celebrations. Live music definitely costs more than playing pre-recorded music, plus the cost of DJ’s also has to be taken into account. Ideally, the cost of the wedding band should include the musician/bands’ time, equipment, dancers, etc.  Go through all details such as why the need for a particular equipment, or whether the numbers of speakers put up are really needed. A time limit, i.e. the time they start to set up to winding down, should be duly noted, else you may easily get charged for extra time.

Invitations
Invitations expense is not just about getting the cards printed, you need to calculate how much it would cost to get them across too. Going in for large, ornate bulky cards is quite a waste, plus they cost extra in postage. If you have bulk invitations to send, send e-cards to as many people as you can. They are inexpensive, if not free, and trendy too. Don’t forget to take in the rising cost of petrol as you move from house to house to invite people. Even if it gets tiring, try covering up the same area within the same day, so you don’t have to go back again and again. 

Wedding Ensemble
Budget wedding and designer wedding attire won’t go together as a cost efficient tool, unless you are smart about it. Make sure you get your outfit during a sale season to avail a good deal. While buying your attire, keep in mind that you should be paying and getting the whole outfit together, and not in parts. A grand saree or lehenga may not come with a stitched blouse, likewise a sherwani may not come with a stole, for which you may have shell out more. Alterations should be a part of the buying deal and not as an extra cost. 

Wedding Videograpghy and Photography
This one particular aspect is full of hidden costs. It makes more sense to book your videographer and photographer for the particular event. Also work out extra time payment on an hourly basis. This way you just have to pay for the extra work done. While hiring the services of a photo/video vendor, work out the cost of getting your wedding DVD and photo album also. Be very specific as to what you want in the video and its duration. When it comes to the wedding album, choose the size of the photographs and your album too beforehand.  

Food and Drink
When it comes to catering, check on the following issues to avoid paying extra; does the venue allow for outside catering or does it have more cost efficient catering of its own? Are there any extra charges for setting provision of alcohol and bar service, as well the license to serve (Bringing in your own alcohol is more cost-effective)? Also check if bartenders and waiters are part of single package or need to be hired separately?

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