Just got hitched? Don’t know where to begin? Have no fear, The Tamarind Tree is here! With years of experience hosting and planning weddings, we realized that it was time to share this great knowledge with the world. Planning a wedding is no cakewalk. The emotional drama mixed with the number of decisions that have to be made is never-ending. Don’t worry, though. You’re not alone.
As a wish come true, The Tamarind Tree is introducing a series of articles just to help our couples in need. Just a list of things that might help you on your D-Day or help you get through the months leading up to it. To start you off, here are 7 reasons why it’s never too early to plan a wedding, or if you are still skeptical about whether to have a wedding during a pandemic, here are four reasons to have a wedding despite the global crisis.
Though it might seem like it, 2020 is not a lost cause. There are still so many activities you can do while you await your wedding day. Building a bond that lasts a lifetime could be a top priority. But if you’re forced to sit at home, here’s a guide to help you plan your wedding from home.
Now that the boat is set to sail, there are a few things you should do before it reaches the destination. The earlier you get these done, the more you can enjoy the rest of the journey:
Pick A Wedding Date And Book The Venue
Picking a date is the first official task of a wedding and following close is the finalization of a venue. Use our guide to choose the perfect wedding venue or if you’re considering planning the event at home, let us help you reason out why you should choose a wedding venue even for an intimate wedding. Ensure these major tasks are ticked off the list ASAP.
Meet with a Wedding Planner
You might be the most organized person, but there are certain advantages of having a wedding planner. Even if you choose to have the wedding without one, just a consultation will give you clarity on how to go about things. Having a planner will help you plan the schedule leading up to the wedding and aid you along the way until the end. Read our guide to make best use of your wedding planner to ensure you get your money’s worth if you choose to hire a one.
Make A Guest List
The most agonizing task of a wedding in 2020 is creating the guest list. Due to the social distancing norms and the government restrictions on holding events, it’s quite a challenge for those who are accustomed to Big Fat Indian Weddings.
But there are certain wedding conventions that have evolved since the inception of the pandemic, and we just have to make peace with it. We hope that our guide to ensure response to your RSVP will help you plan the guest count better and make sure to glance by the kinds of invites you can fashion for your wedding.
Book other vendors
With or without the assistance of a wedding planner, make sure you chalk down the various vendors needed for your events and either keep them on hold or make bookings. Doing this well in advance gives you time to get to know them and their work better. The photography team and catering team should be on top of your list.
Plan a wedding theme
Having an overall theme for your wedding will give you a chance to play around with multiple elements in the wedding and give your guests more reasons to participate. The décor and catering could match each event’s theme, and most importantly the outfits! Pictures from your weddings are the only things that stay forever, so why not go the extra mile to make them perfect?
Post-wedding planning
Post-wedding depression is a genuine condition seen in most brides. After spending months planning the day of your dreams, you need to give yourself some time to deal with the wedding blues. Sketching a rough plan of your honeymoon or your new house might give you something to look forward to once the wedding is all over.
Go ahead, and send this to your fiancé now. Get set to wed!