A Perfect Indian Beach Wedding: Making It Happen

Preparing for a wedding is an exciting time for you and your partner, but there are a whole lot of things to consider. Items on your to-do list seem to grow every day. And while the date is next year, you have started to reach out to prospective wedding planners and browsed for the best yet affordable package for your indian destination wedding. 

To help you further in perfecting that most-awaited moment, we have listed a few tips. Check them out.

Try a new destination

Get out of your comfort zone and try new destinations. If you haven’t been to Cancun but have heard of its great beaches and colorful reefs, include it in your list of venues. Mexico’s fabulous resorts have been a witness to countless memorable weddings.  And one advantage of holding it there is the promise of generally fine weather, amiable people, and most of all the picturesque views of the sea. While it is going to be an Indian themed wedding, holding it in Cancun, for instance, will help create a more festive event. The thought of merging Indian-themed wedding with Cancun’s local charm may give your wedding a whole new twist and flavor.

Choose an experienced wedding planner

Once you have decided on Cancun or other beachfront destinations nearby, get the help of a wedding planner who has proven experience and expertise in organizing Indian weddings.

Having prior contacts with service providers and suppliers catering to this type of wedding would be beneficial for both of you. He already has a vision of what you would expect when it comes to tradition, ceremonies, ambiance, and design. On the other hand, you won’t have to exert that much effort in explaining what Ganesh pooja, mandap, or nikah are. 

Ready your guest list

Always be ready with your guest list and have a predetermined number of guests coming to your wedding. When inquiring about the venue, one of the key considerations is how they will comfortably accommodate the wedding participants, attendees, Mehndi artists, and Dohl drummers. If you have a large number of attendees, you might have to trim it down a bit. Destination weddings are fun, but the drawback is that only a handful of destinations can accommodate quite a large group. 

Indian wedding rituals take about three days to complete.  Make sure that the venue has enough space or areas that can handle these rituals for days.

Have an itinerary

Since your wedding will last for days, it will help if you have an itinerary for your guests. A resort map will come in handy. They can easily find where the next activity will be, especially if each activity area is far apart. By doing so, issues like what to do and where to go next won’t arise. 

Go for menu variety

Guests enjoy a variety. So aside from requesting authentic Indian food, welcome Mexican dishes, and other international cuisines into your event too. Allow your guests to sample Cancun specialties like shrimp avocado ceviche, grilled chicken with warm tortillas, lime rice, and a heaping of fiesta salad. 

Trust your wedding planner

Being hands-on when planning a wedding is so typical of soon to be brides. But when the day is almost near, you have to learn to let go. You don’t have to be on top of everything all the time. Take time off. It is one of the reasons why you hired a wedding planner. You have to trust him to do his best. He will also do the talking with the venue coordinator. Don’t breathe down his neck. He knows what he is doing. And he’s been doing it for years. As long as you hire one of the best planners, you can cast all your worries aside and focus on yourself this time.

Do it your way

Researching on how other couples made their dream Indian wedding a reality may be the best way to start. But wouldn’t it be awesome if you had somewhat made it more personalized? Forget about what you saw on the wedding blog of a friend. What worked for her will not necessarily work for you. So do not hesitate to tell your wedding planner about your unique dream wedding. Discuss it in full detail so he could envision your wedding style you want to achieve. 

Be there in advance

Do not attempt to arrive on time. Instead, get to your destination in advance. Make it a point to be one of the firsts in the venue. Better yet, come in a day or two before the wedding. 

Getting there at a much earlier date gives you time to relax at the resort. You will have gained familiarity with the different areas where the ceremonies will occur. Some staff and venue coordinators will also appreciate you coming in early as they might have some last-minute questions and confirmations.  Possible glitches can be managed days before the wedding. Lastly, you can still make changes if you feel the need. Finally, going there in advance allows you to take pre-wedding photos when everyone is still in a more relaxed mode.

Preparing for an indian beach wedding may seem daunting at first, but if you plan wisely and ahead of time, it will turn out perfect. These tips are just a guide for you to ponder on. In the end, you and your partner will call the shots. Only you two can decide to make this perfect day happen.