Ringing bells, captivating places and love in the air? So you are dreaming of a mesmerising unforgettable destination wedding! Destination Weddings are thrilling as they let all our friends and family members experience the sublimity of nature and charm of big fat weddings together, under one roof. Those mouth-watering BBQs, swanky cocktails and crispy French Fries are totally irresistible. Plus, you can try out new savory cuisines of exotic locations. 

Destination Weddings do need an appropriate strategy for planning them out well as their hassle-free smooth execution is of utmost importance. Well, we have got you covered. Get ready to dive into the exquisite experience of an enticing destination wedding using the tips listed below. 

1. BUDGET PLAN

Do you have a tight budget yet wanna experience a tantalising destination wedding? Or do you plan on not spending hugely on a single event of your life as the money might come in need later? 

Early saving can help you to hype up your big fat wedding dream. Accommodation, catering, make-up artists, florists etc can cost a lot, so you need to plan effectively to fulfill your dream wedding within your budget. Here are some tips to keep your expenditure under control-

LOCATION 

• Choose a location that’s breathtakingly beautiful yet not expensive.

You might choose a location that’s not far from your current city. This way air fares will be reduced. Places like Kovalam and Shimla won’t cost a lot yet they are fascinating.  

HOTEL 

• Choose a comfortable yet inexpensive hotel

There are a lot of hotels that look aesthetic and elegant,  yet they don’t cost you a fortune to conduct an event in. 

Royal Orchid Fort Resort, Mussoorie will let you cover the event under Rs 15 lakhs accommodating 200 people. 

Symphony Samudra in Port Blair can be rented at ₹5,000 per day. 

WelcomHeritage Ramgarh in Chandigarh will cost around Rs 6 lakhs accommodating up to 300 guests. 

Woodays Resort in Shimla will cost around 

₹6,00,000 for 200 people for 2 days. 

GUEST LIST

• Keep the guest list short 

Well, to cut your budget, you need to exclude your dur-ke-rishtedars. Keep the wedding an intimate one, just invite your close acquaintances and don’t exceed the number of guests more than 100. 

2. SORT OUT THE DETAILS OF THE LOCATION 

If you are visiting a new place and planning a tour of that place along with getting married there, you have to make a list of the activities you’ll do there. For instance,  activities like boating, hiking, and paragliding are very common. Embracing the local culture, tasting the local cuisines, and learning a bit about the local language are add-ons. 

• GOA

Activities to do in Goa include 

Scuba Diving at Grande Island, Partying at Tito’s Street, Visit to Dudhsagar Falls, Mandovi River Sunset Cruise, Cycling At Divar And Chorao Island are very common.  

• SHIMLA

Shopping at Lakkar Bazar, walking through the Military Museum at Annandale, River Rafting across the crystal clear water, praying at the Tara Devi Temple, Rafting At Tattapani are some experiences that you can uniquely have in Shimla. 

• JAIPUR

Visiting the Amber Fort in Jaipur, discovering the Ancient World of Astronomy at Jantar Mantar, strolling through Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh, paying a visit to the Dolls Museum etc  are some of the fascinating experiences you can have in Jaipur.

3. DECIDE THE DECOR OF THE VENUE 

Showcasing your personal taste and flaunting your dynamic style, design the decor of your wedding venue keeping in mind the intricate details that you want to put out according to your choice and suitability.  You need to focus on decor ideas like 

• Floral decor which includes the kind and quantity of flowers you want to use in your wedding venue.
• The lights that you’ll use to illuminate the area,for instance, you may use Colorful Paper Lanterns, Decorative Candles, Curtain String Lights, etc.
• Other decoration ideas include classy love balloons, mason jar vases, confetti,etc.

4. BOOK THE EXPERTS

Hire the people who are inevitably crucial during every wedding ceremony.

• Mehendi Artist

There are a ton of exclusive mehendi designs that are totally new and mind-blowing.  An expert mehendi artist will be able to intricately design the mehendi on your palms.  And of course, there are other women attending your ceremony too, who will be thrilled at the idea of redecorating their hands with special bridal mehendi.

• Makeup Artist

You need to look the best on the biggest day of your life. Shortlist a few expert makeup artists who will be able to beautify you for your Big Day. Hide your blemishes and look flawless, cause that’s what you deserve on the day your wishes get fulfilled.

• Photographer and Videographer

Clicking candid photos and uploading them on Instagram! Who doesn’t chuckle at the thoughts of this? And imagine,  this time you’ll capture the most memorable moments of your life. Do it the traditional old school way or the modern fashionable way, hire the most professional photographers and videographers to film your wedding scenes!

• Caterers

Send the final headcount to the caterer so that they can organize the live food counters and arrange for sufficient quantities of food for all your guests. They will take care of the table styling too. Some of the best caterers in India are Trupti Caterers, Sage & Saffron, Culinary Affaire and Chinita. 

5. SHOP FOR JEWELLERY AND WEDDING ATTIRES 

From Sangeet to Mehendi, Indian weddings are all about celebrating the rich Indian heritage, traditions, rituals and culture. You need an attire that suits the best to your persona. Also, accessorizing with the most elegant jewellery is of utmost importance. Here are some of the most beautiful attires and accessories you you adorn yourself with-

• A lehenga with colorful hues paired with a chic dupatta. Labels like Manish Malhotra, Sabyasachi and Ritu Kumar are renowned for designer wedding lehengas. 
• A gorgeous necklace studded with diamonds, gem stones or gold.
• Colourful Bangles or Chudiyan
• Heavy earrings or Jhumkas
• Other spectacular pieces like shiny anklets, nose rings, toe rings etc.

Amrapali Jewels, Firdaus, Zevar by Geeta are some of the best brands which sell the most stunning jewellery pieces for weddings.

These are some of the crucial details of a wedding checklist that you must take care of while planning your wedding.  Don’t stress over if there’s a lot to do yet time is less, as you you hire Professional Wedding Planners who will take care of and make all the necessary arrangements intricately. Ensure arranging for some memoirs so that you can save some souvenirs that’ll remind you the most enchanting day of your life forever. If possible, send a few to your guests too. For now,  just relax as it’s the last few days of you remaining single. Wishing you all the good luck in the world to as you step into a new blissful married life!