Indian Wedding Season and Preparations - How to Organise your Look, Plan and Prepare for the wedding Event

Mehandi Laga ke Rakhna - Doli Saja ke Rakhna

Get your bangles, lenghas, churidhars, bindhis and your Hrithik Roshan dance steps ready cause Indian wedding season begins :)

As this amazing wedding season begins, and I just returned from Lucknow where I attended my friends wedding, I thought Aren't we all getting our Lehengas, Cocktail Dresses and Sarees ready for this amazing wedding season. So many of us are preparing to attend so many parties starting from Diwali , this entire season will last till new year. Mild winters, Tikkas and Kebabs to cherish. All of us are definitely preparing dancing steps and make up, hair do to look our best and be our best.

Now, who doesn’t love Indian weddings? The music, the food, the drinks, and the uncles with their “screw the light bulb” and “pet the dog” (whatever that saying is) awkward dance moves. This is the time when each girl shines. She looks the best she’s ever looked and she’s going to dance like she’s the next Madhuri Dixit, this is OUR time girls! Who knows, maybe you’ll even find the man of your dreams at one of these weddings.

Okay, now before you get ahead of yourself and run to the wedding hall before the bride and groom even get there, 

 Meet new people. What better place to meet new people than at a wedding. Yes, its super convenient to just sit with the people you know, but after the initial hi, hello, Namastes, go bounce from table to table! Be a social butterfly, this is the perfect time to be one. You never know who you’re going to meet. Most of the time, these are people you will see again at some event or hang out. Make yourself known. 

Next move on to basics and essentials -


As I have been a super planner when it comes to any event I make sure my every assemble is perfect , not to mention when you dress up for these occasions you are constantly getting clicked so why not prepare in advance. Most of the events have Sangeet, Mehandi and wedding not to mention cocktail parties are also an important part of Indian wedding season.

As I mentioned earlier ,me being a super planner I had my Itinerary planned almost a month before,and I started my preparations almost 3 months before. When It comes to preparing and planning  I follow First things First rule.

I firstly researched on my day to day schedule :

1st day was Sagai - So for that I got custom made Salwaar Suit, I was wearing a Pista Green colour Suit with Golden work and I accessorised it with my pearl necklace and pearl earrings.

2nd Day was Sangeet - For which I purchased Alia Bhatt inspired Red Lehenga for the Look and I accessorised it with simple Jhumkis.

3rd Day was Cricket Match , Wedding -

For Cricket Match - I was wearing Black dress from Only and White VERO MODA BIKER JACKET. Esprit black clutch and Black and White sandals.

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Wedding - I was wearing my red Kanjeevaram Saree which I purchased from Jai laxmi Store, Trivandrum. And I wore it with my Golden Jewellery .

https://www.jayalakshmisilks.com/


After pairing each attire, now you need to prepare for Casual Look as well, As we were in Lucknow and I really wanted to explore the city of nawabs , I decided to pack 2 Jumpsuits and a pair of jeans with 2 tops.

Not to forget , when you are travelling, always keep extra pair of intimates. You never know when you may need them. So here I was all prepared to explore Lucknow delicacies,chikankari and a gala wedding.

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You can easily get wedding Planner Checklists online these days, and little planning saves you a lot of stress on such big events. I was relaxed and well planned,thats why I could enjoy every minute of my Lucknow trip.


Here I am sharing with you one of the planning checklist. You can customise it accordingly. This list is basically for the bride,but I felt anyone who is preparing can take a few tips from it. Nothing wrong in that !!!

Rules of Wedding Season Preparations

1. Assemble your Looks according to the events.

2. Research the location and other facilities,you might be needing like Make up artist and Hair stylist.


For my Make up I booked Celebrity Beauty Parlour 

- http://www.bigindianwedding.com/Company/Lucknow/Central-Lucknow/Jopling-Road/Health-and-Beauty/Beauty-salons/The-Celebrity-H-Beauty-Parlor/22630/

    

3. Keep Thank you cards ready, I always carry my personal Thank you cards , you must always thank your host for organising the event.

Here's my Thank you for Inviting on your wedding Note

Mazel Tov!! 

What an incredible week of festivities and celebrations for your wedding.  Indeed, the royal wedding had everything. It was so wonderful to be included in your celebrations, to have the chance to stay with you at Taj Lucknow,  and to be part of your inner circle for the week.  I can't thank you enough for the fabulous excuse to travel to Lucknow  and be with you and your families.  I wish you the most fantastic honeymoon - safe travels back to Mumbai  - all your friends will be waiting there to continue celebrating with you as you begin the next phase of your lives together.  Looking forward to many more joyous occasions with you and wishing you and Pallavi our congratulations on your marriage.

With love."

Dr.Priyanka and Major Raakesh Krishnan




4. Keep your suitcase perfectly packed day wise, I pack my suitcase according to days - like day 1 - what to wear list etc


5. Keep accessories and jewelry in a jewellery box,velvet one. They are safe and they dont break.


6. Research looks and photo poses and keep them filed. I researched on my hair do almost a month 
before and when the stylist asked me what look i want I showed her the photograph.


7. If possible hire your own cab, we all know how hectic it becomes to depend on the hosting family.

 I always insist that I will make my own travel arrangements,this ways you are free to travel and explore places, also if someone needs help,you can give them.


8.Always browse trip advisor for famous food joints.


9. Keep your checklist ready,discuss your attire and your spouse attire 


10. Pack everything perfectly, Book transport and Hotel reservations, and your all set to enjoy.


Last but not the least - 

Enjoy Yourself!

You were invited to share in the joy of the newlywed couple, so enjoy every minute of it! Savor the food, mingle with new people, and most importantly, dance the night away! Nothing will make the couple happier than knowing that their guests had a great time.

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Till then
Take Care
Love,
Priyanka