Yes I Will..! What Next?

Your family has agreed, your partner's family is eager for you to marry their daughter/son, he/she has proposed, WHAT NEXT?

Well, the next step would be to know what is the DREAM WEDDING for the both of you. Among the questions you should ask each other is:

1.What are the "must do's" functions? 

- Each families would have their own set of must do's for every occasion. Discuss with your respective families and with each other. Jot down a list of rituals or ceremonies that will have to take place.

2. Extra added Fun & Excitment

This will be list of additional functions that your families, friends and you both would like to have. Bachelor night, karaoke and dancing night, mehndi night(if its not in the must do's), bridal shower, etc. The list can go on & on.

3. Combining the "must do's" with the added fun & excitement.

- First, looks for best suitable dates for the "must do's" functions. Ensure you have kept in mind the preferred dates of both the bride and groom's side. In Hindu families, we would usually seek advice from someone elderly or the temple priest to look for us good dates. This again depends on your individual preferences.
- Once the dates has been fixed for the "must do's", see if you could fit in the added fun & excitement into the calendar. Sometimes if the dates doesnt permit, try to see how can you combine the "must do's" with the fun & excitment... For example, the mehndi night can be change to mehndi day followed by the "must do" ceremony or ritual in the evening...or Vice versa.

4. Finalize the list of events, dates, day & time. 

This will be a kick start to all your other planning. Without dates, some vendors will even refuse to give you a quotation.


You Wedding day will a day you will never forget...a day cherished forever not only by you, but also your family and friends. Avoid hiccups & stress with last minute preparations. Start early, so that you will have your time to make better judgement on choosing theme, vendors, apparels etc. Plus, planning ahead can save you lots of money.

So...Has your partner say YES?...then what are you waiting for... go and pick your dates... For any further help, do not hesitate to send me an email.

Why Hire a Wedding Planner?? I can plan my own wedding!!

 We all have friends and family who are happy to help us with our weddings. However, your friends and family are your guests and even part of your wedding. Although, they can be very helpful they can not be a part of your wedding and make sure that everything goes flawlessly at your as well. After all, friends and family are not professional wedding consultants and they will not be able to guarantee a perfect event, nor help sort out whether your budget and deals are accurate.

A wedding planner is there to ensure that everything you want at your special occasion is procured and present on time. A planner or consultant will help to do all your wedding arrangements by taking the big load and stress off your shoulders and coordinate your day in detail. Even if you are an expert at making all the arrangements you can not be the bride and supervise that everything happens as planned and scheduled. The wedding day will need direction and coordination which the coordinator can take care of the day of your wedding. A Wedding Planner, Coordinator, or a Consultant is an expert and specialist in wedding planning. This person assists in the planning of weddings on a professional basis. So, the amount of experience and situations a good planner has encountered is numerous and he or she can handle most high pressure situations that can occur during a wedding.

A professional planner is a consultant in the wedding planning arrangements. It is misinterpretation to think that this person will take over your event. A planner will give you an abundance of ideas and advise for your wedding for you to pick from and know that a professional is supporting you. The planner has loads of information for the designing and planning out, and most professional event planners are aesthetically inspired and have creative ideas to add to the wedding. You may know that you want a beautiful wedding, but coming up with unique ideas and designs for it may not be your forte. Thus, a planner can give you these ideas to select from. An event planner or coordinator is constantly creating and knows where and how to procure all the unique details for your special wedding. Not to mention that a professional planner has the connections to all the deals and bargains as well as knowledge about reliable vendors. Professionals in the business know the art of negotiation and they are there to do that for you. Wedding planners have connections with vendors in the wedding business and they are able to access discounts for clients. Consultants have extensive knowledge about wedding products and services and can recommend those that are right for the couple, as well as other unique services that the couple may not have thought of or found on their own.

A planner knows all the particulars. They can understand your budget and access the vendors who will work with your taste and price, thus, saving you a lot of time shopping for the right vendors. This person can also assist in coming up with a budget based on the couples needs. Most importantly, planners and consultants are experts at adhering to the budget. They will advise you on the best way to divide your budget and how to acquire all the services you need within your budget. An event planner knows all the tricks and tips to trouble shooting and avoiding dilemmas. A professional understands timelines for planning a wedding and knows when what needs to be done, as well as how to get things done.

Event planners and consultants are very organized and detail oriented people. They are able to support the bride and be a close advisor through out the entire planning process and on the wedding day. What many couples do not realize is that wedding planning is extremely time consuming and it can be a full time job. There can be a lot of oversight when there is so much to manage if the planning is not handled properly. A wedding occurs only once, and you can't go back and do it over. So, even when couples think they have it under control, it is important to consult a professional who can give assurance of this. A coordinator can also be hired to supervise and coordinate just the wedding day. On the day of the wedding the coordinator will ensure that all the vendors, guests, bridal party, and the bride and groom know what to do and when to do it, so the wedding proceeds as planned by the bride and groom. A couple who is absolutely confident about their planning skills may opt for this option because they will not be available on their own wedding day to ensure everything they arranged occurs according to plan. The couple is also not available if an emergency is encountered, thus a professional wedding consultant could take over for the couple and allow them to celebrate and enjoy their special day.

For a stress free wedding day, a planner or coordinator is a must. Whether it is to help plan the entire event or to supervise the day of the event, a planner will ensure a couple's peace of mind on the day of their wedding. Coordinators and consultant are actually very affordable, especially when considering the money that a consultant can help to save the couple. There are a wide range of wedding consulting and planning services for all budgets. Most coordinators offer free initial consultations and it is worth seeking these services for a once in a lifetime event. Having a planner may initially seem like an excessive expenditure; however it could be well worth the investment. A wedding planner will help you always stay one step ahead and be your creative partner.

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Have a look at this links below for some of the major wedding planners in India:

1. http://www.indiaweddingplanner.com/

2. http://www.exoticindianweddings.com/

3. http://www.shaadionline.com/

My Brother's Wedding

This was the 1st wedding I was fully involved in planning, organizing, managing and executing... Yes, was indeed stressful, but we had hell lots of fun for the entire 2 weeks... Watch the videos and do comment.

Video courtesy of Gregs Video (http://www.gregsvideo.com/).

Bride's Maids Dresses

Choosing a colour theme for your wedding is not as simple as it looks. I finally understood it when Veena took a few months to confirm the colour theme for her 3 functions (Malayalam wedding in a hall, Christian ceremony in the Churh and lastly the Reception in Tropicana). For her church wedding, the colour is finalised to Lilac with a touch of cream.

So today, I took her hunting for dresses...not for her...but her 6 bride's maids. We found a nice lilac coloured dress with some silver and dark violet stones. It was made in a material called lycra which is a very popular stretchy fabric.Lyrca is a lightweight, breathable fabric that is comfortable and uses compression to fit closely to the body.Hence, free size it was. We got 4 different designs to suit each of the 6 bride's maid. Since it was a wholesale outlet, we were not allowed to try it out there. The moment I got home, i quickly tried on mine and it looked stunning. My 1st long dress. Cant wait to see all the other in their dresses. Oh ya...that reminds me, the next will be shopping for matching jewellery and high heels... ;) All we women need is an excuse to shoppppp !!

What is V-vaah?

વિવાહ - विवाह - விவாஹ் - വിവാഹ്

Its a union of 2 hearts & 2 families,
Its a bond of respect, trust, care, friendship & understanding,
Its a lifelong commitment,
Its giving others the space in your life,
Its about sharing, compromising, learning,
Its about accepting your partner perfectly,
Its about going the extra mile side-by-side,
Its about the journey beyond SELFLESSNESS!

Only say "Yes" if you are ready to go beyond your self... As they say, you do not just marry your partner, but his/her entire family.

To my love, This one is for you

I cannot promise you a life of sunshine;
I cannot promise riches, wealth, or gold;
I cannot promise you an easy pathway
That leads away from change or growing old.
But I can promise all my heart's devotion;
A smile to chase away your tears of sorrow;
A love that's ever true and ever growing;
A hand to hold in yours through each tomorrow.