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Select a date: When setting a date, consider something that will
accommodate both, your family and friends,such as the summer vacations when kids
are out of school and families plan their holidays. Also, when considering a
date near a major holiday keep in mind that most reception locations increase
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Determine your budget: Be realistic
when creating the budget. Determine who is paying for the wedding - the bride's
family, the groom's family, the couple or a combination of the above. Highlight
the one or two items that will mean the most to the both of you and budget the
other items around these. |
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Book the priest/pundit:
Make sure that whoever is going to officiate your ceremony is available. |
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Find a location: Reserve
the location for your wedding ceremony and reception well in advance. It’s best
you get working on this as soon as your engagement is done. |
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Choosing a caterer: If you are
evaluating caterers, ask around for references, meet with caterers personally
and sample different menus. |
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Book the photographer: Don't take
photographers for granted. Most good photographers are booked many months in
advance so start sourcing early and have a look at their portfolio. Keep in mind
that he/she is responsible for capturing the formal and candid moments of your
day, all of which will probably last a lifetime. |
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Book the entertainment for the various
ceremonies: Most weddings usually have a sangeet ceremony, a mehendi
ceremony and so on, eachof which will have some form of entertainment or the
other. If you’re hiring someone for these performances, make sure it’s done in
advance. |
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