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A Budget-Friendly Indian Wedding - ApneSapne
Jatin Jangra    23 Sep, 2024

Arranging an Indian wedding can be a whirlwind of excitement and convention, but it can moreover be an immense task, particularly when considering the costs. With various ceremonies, dynamic colours, and an apparently unending visitor list, it's simple to feel overwhelmed by the costs. However, it's completely possible to have a beautiful and exceptional wedding without breaking the bank.

Set a Reasonable Budget

When arranging an Indian Wedding the first step is to set a reasonable budget. This will assist you organise your investing and make informed decisions throughout the wedding planning . While planning a wedding consider all the important elements like catering, decoration, destination and allocate budget accordingly. Create a planner for tracking all the wedding expenses and ensure budget track.

Select the perfect venue

Venue is sometimes the most significant cost factor for any wedding, where most of us are going for a destination wedding in India, choosing the right venue within a budget is very important. Consider off-peak seasons or weekdays to receive better deals. By using elements from nature, you may reduce the amount you spend on decorations and make outdoor venues more economical. To cut expenses even more, consider doing your own DIY venue décor if you're crafty.

Limit the number of guests

Think about having a small wedding with your closest family and friends, this will drastically reduce the cost of the wedding. Organising a daytime wedding will cost you less than an evening wedding, reduces light cost and other handling cost.

Innovative Catering Selections

Another major expense in Indian marriage is food. Buffet-style dining has cost and portion control advantage, whereas family style dining which fosters a cosier ambiance may cost more. Catering expenses can also be managed by hiring a local caterer which also reduces the transportation cost.

Adding DIY Decorations

Vibrant colours, heavy decorations of light and flowers are what Indian weddings are known for. While it's tempting to hire professionals, DIY Indian wedding decors can be cost-effective and a way to give a personal touch to the special day. Using seasonal flowers and DIY decoration pieces can help you save on decorations.

Alternative Mode of Transportation

With more guests comes more transportation cost, especially when it comes to fat weddings. Ask guests to use public transportation or go for carpooling to reduce cost. Using a big vehicle like a bus can also add-on as a budget friendly option.

Spent Smart on Shopping

Choosing an Indian wedding wear attire can be a significant expense. Going for a rented or second hand wedding dress would be more affordable than buying a wedding outfit. Going for a custom fitting outfit, with heavy rented jewellery can also be a more reasonable option.

Limit Return Gifts

Favours are important but can be chosen wisely, they don't have to  be expensive. Choose something that is more meaningful over expensive and extravagant. Creating custom favours and adding a personal touch to them can be more cost effective.

In summary

You may arrange an exquisite and unforgettable Indian wedding without going over budget if you use these suggestions. Recall that celebrating your union and basking in the joy it brings are more significant than any financial concerns.

Are you prepared to begin organising your low-cost Indian wedding? If you have any questions or would like to share your own advice and experiences, please do so in the comments section below.