Young Indians may prefer working out in the gym for long hours to look lean and fit, but when it comes to marriage, Indian weddings are destined to be fat. Lean private weddings may be a fad in the nuclear West, but an average Indian family would spend around 20% of its life’s savings on their son’s or daughter’s wedding. No Indian wedding can be complete without the chachis, buas and maamis and the little chintus , the sweet chinkis and their naughty naanis and daadis. An Indian wedding is not just an event in a couple’s life; it is a celebration of the joint family system. Though each region in India has its own set of distinct rituals when it comes to weddings, one aspect remains the same all across its vast diverse territories – its grandness. Even to this day and age, an Indian wedding is as grand and important to a family as a festival to a community. And venues are as important to a celebration as its cause. Considering the fact that urban India can no longer boast of sprawling acres outside their houses, currently, venue means booking a marriage hall, a banquet or a resort where the wedding can take place.
So, if marriage is in your mind and you can’t keep away your parents from getting over-excited about it, we have a few quick tips ready for you so that you can select the best venue for your grand wedding.
Decide how grand you want your wedding to be
No. We are not suggesting you hire the Ramleela maidan for your wedding if you are a Delhiite. But you should at least determine first how many people you want to invite to your wedding. If it’s the first wedding in the family in a while, cutting the list short could be a tough task. Friends, relatives, distant relatives, neighbors and colleagues – the list might seem endless. Though most banquet halls in Delhi can accommodate low to moderate crowds, a large number of invitees in excess of 1000, would certainly need special arrangements. So, determining the number is very important.
Prepare a budget
Before you start searching for wedding venues, it’s important to determine the budget. The idea of hiring The Leela Ambience Gurugram or Taj Palace Delhi for the most special occasion of your life might seem fascinating, but your pocket should match your dreams. Therefore, it’s crucial to fix the budget first for the entire wedding and then look at how much you can keep aside for the venue. That would serve as a guideline for choosing your dream wedding venue.
Fix the wedding location
If you are planning your wedding and reception on the same day and at the same location, then it’s fine. Otherwise, transporting people between two different locations – one for rituals and another for reception might be a tough thing to manage. Although most banquet halls in North Delhi are strategically located with enough parking space and easy access from all major roads, finding the right one that matches your budget can be difficult sometimes. So, keep this point in mind while choosing your wedding venue.
Visit the wedding venue physically
We understand that virtual is the trend these days and searching anything you want on Google is the latest “in.” But hey! No Google map or google listing can help you visualize the entire venue the same way as you can if you physically visit the place yourself. Make a list of all the venues that match your requirements, and then visit them one by one so that you get a first-hand idea about those venues.
Take references & recommendations
If the process of finding the ideal venue for your wedding seems to be too hectic for you, don’t worry. Think about all the marriages you attended in recent times. Try to remember the venue that you liked the most. Call that relative or friend who hired that venue for his/her wedding and get the contact details. Since you have an idea about what they are offering, it would be easy for you to negotiate.
Talk to the venue manager
Flexibility, behavior and customer service are all important factors to consider before taking the final call. It is important to talk to your venue manager before making the final decision to understand whether they are ready to make minor adjustments if needed.
Book the venue without delay
If you have followed the tips we provided and been able to narrow down the perfect venue for your wedding that matches all your requirements, then don’t delay anymore. Book the venue fast and try to get a discount if possible. Delaying could result in increased charges during peak times.
