Band, Baajaa, Budget

MARWAR India spoke to three industry insidersDevanshi Patel, Founder of Shreem Events, Neha Shroff, Partner at Momente Weddings, and Anjali Tolani, Assistant Vice President - Weddings at Tamarind Global-to get an insight on what truly goes into planning a Marwari wedding that's nothing short of #GOALS.

- Sonakshi Kurbah

A grand affair with multiple events, thousands of guests and every family member's idea of a "dream wedding" are enough to make anyone sweat. Enter wedding planners, who turn Pinterest boards into reality. From managing sky-high budgets to creating Instaworthy themes, they handle it all. So, how exactly do they do it? Let's take a behind-the-scenes look.

The Initial Conversation, Challenges & Budgeting

The wedding planners reveal that before diving into the planning and execution, they sit down with both the bride's and groom's families to truly understand their vision, concerns, and expectations.

For a successful wedding, this initial conversation is crucial. It helps in establishing open communication and by actively listening to each family member's wishes and balancing their differing perspectives, planners can tailor the event to resonate with everyone involved.

Luxury weddings present unique challenges, from managing the grand scale of the event, including large guest lists and intricate details, to meeting the high expectations of families where the stakes are high. One of them highlights that one of the major hurdles is coordinating venue availability and setup times, as many luxury venues book back-to-back events, leaving little room for the extensive preparations needed. Additionally, aligning the diverse visions of different generations requires a delicate balance.

Overcoming these challenges relies on meticulous planning, strong vendor relationships, clear communication, and an adaptable team that can anticipate potential issues and ensure everything runs smoothly, no matter how complex the requirements.