Most people want to have a grand celebration on their wedding day as it is a lifelong auspicious moment to be remembered. A wedding is the beginning of new life with commitment and responsibility.
It is the point where you start your own family. A wedding is the most sacred relationship following various rituals and vows.
As it is the most important day of our life, we want to do it perfectly. If you are worried about planning to organize your wedding we have advice and resources below that could be helpful for you.
1. Fix a date
Deciding a proper wedding date should be the first item on your wedding planning checklist. There are wedding seasons in Nepal so people usually plan to get married in those seasons. In the month of Baishakh, Ashadh, Mangsir, and Falgun most of the venues get booked.
The demand rate for venues are very high in these months and because of that, the price is also high. Therefore, a wedding is more expensive in these months in comparison to any other months.
If you want to save money on your wedding, consider setting the date on other months and selecting an auspicious day.
2. Manage a budget
The financial process is the most important thing to consider while having a wedding. Don’t burden yourself with an expensive wedding if you can’t afford it. Set a certain budget for your wedding so that you don’t have to face a financial crisis later.
After only a proper financing plan you can dive into a wedding.
3. Better hiring a wedding planner
Most people make the mistake to plan their wedding on their own to reduce wedding expenses. If you have the idea of planning a wedding, you can manage your event on your own but I advise you not to because planning a wedding is a stressful job.
If you waste your energy on planning a wedding on your own later you will get so tired that you even can’t celebrate the most important day of your life properly.
Even if you reduce an expense you may regret it because you don’t have the energy to celebrate your wedding and you may feel your hard work is gone to void.
So better to hire a wedding planner and be stress-free and enjoy your day. Another reason to hire a wedding planner is that they have a good connection with the venues, caterers, and florists. They can get you a great deal and help you in saving your money. So you don’t have to hesitate to hire a good wedding planner.
4. Prepare your invitation list
In a country like Nepal where we have great importance regarding the relationship should be careful while making invitation cards. Be careful that those who are close to you and your family close ones don’t miss on the invitation list if you are having a grand wedding.
After making invitation lists then you will have the idea to estimate foods and manage your cost. Many people have regrets about the wrong estimation of food, most have overestimated the food and the food got wasted and regret extravagant expenses on food. Therefore the proper invitation list could be very helpful.
5. Book venue
You should book your venue months earlier if possible because the venue can book out on wedding seasons. Inquire all the potential venues earlier and know all the services, the quality food they are providing, and the charge they will take.
Ask all the things you want to ask about the venues so that you have an idea to choose a suitable one for you. Just be sure to consider the weather when picking your date and attire for the wedding party.
6. Book your vendors on time
To have an organized wedding, you better book your vendors on time. Vendors like photographers, caterers, DJs, and florists are just a few of the potential vendors you might consider for your wedding.
It may be time-consuming when choosing the right vendor or they may not be available on the spot. That’s why booking them in advance will be helpful for your wedding day.
7. Selection of the right attire
Everyone wants to look great on their wedding day but sometimes a beautiful attire may be uncomfortable. That’s why make sure your dress is elegant and beautiful as well as comfortable. This problem is mostly seen in women.
They have complained about their heavy gown or transparent clothes and painful heels. Therefore you must be careful while selecting attire and you can have two footwear, one for the reception and one for the party.
8. Schedule your appointment with a makeup artist
During the peak of the wedding season, you better have an appointment with a makeup artist on time in advance. Most brides don’t satisfy with their make-up on their wedding day.
So, I suggest you have a trial make-up and hairstyle before the arrival of your wedding so that you feel confident about your makeup on your wedding day.
By Sanam Gurung