YOUR A-Z TO PLANNING AN INTIMATE WEDDING

 As the wedding ‘Savaas’ reopen from January 15, so do the covid claws.

From the guest list to venue, your dream designer to decor, everything needs to be reconsidered, adhering to the weekend curfews and restrictions.

While it might get overwhelming to mull over the nitty gritties all over again, City First highlights parts that should be on top of your checklist!

Venue

Luxurious private property experience, or a quaint ceremony tucked in the comfort of your home, put your foot down and proceed with the further planning in tandem with the venue.

Decide if you want to splurge or assiduously budget the wedding. Another checkpoint: the venue should have a lot of room to avoid any hustle bustle.

In your backyard or a picturesque palace, no matter where you exchange your vows, make sure that it makes for a safe and memorable experience for you and your guests alike. 

GUEST LIST 

One of the most difficult tasks for Indians is to cut back on the number of guests in weddings because “Log Kya Kahenge”.

However, with Covid being that annoying Fufaji, we need to bite the bullet and for once, only invite people who mean the world to us.

And no, it doesn’t always have to be your immediate family members, it could also be your 2 AM friend, work bestie or anyone you value.

Adhere to the government guidelines now and throw a gala for everyone who couldn’t make it to the guest list once things start to look up again. Until then, have a close-knit celebration with your inner circle.

DECOR

With intimate weddings, there’s a lot of scope for personalisation. From name tags to customised masks for your guests, highly curated menu to details like lighting and mood board, everything can be more closely attended to for a compact ceremony.

you can even weave essentials like sanitizers, tissues and masks in the decor with quirky captions and avant-garde decor.

You can make the experience all the more heartfelt with homely elements like furniture, portraits etc that have been there in the family for long and have a story to tell.

DESIGNER

Hmm, maybe it’s time to rethink that ‘Kareena wala designer Lehenga’. You might not want to invest in hefty bridal couture that burns a hole in your pocket for a Covid wedding. Solution?

Either go for homegrown labels that value attention to detail over price tags or, don that heirloom Lehenga that your Naani or Daadi has wrapped with love in the trunk.

You can save the designer buy for a reception function you throw once Covid restrictions are uplifted. Logic over emotions, yes please!

CEREMONIES

Weddings are the new picnics! With your favourite people around, why not incorporate fun games beyond the usual Haldi and Joota-Chupai?

I’m talking Antakshari, never have I ever, Truth Dare situation and more. Relive your high-school days or bring back the old school romance with hide and seek between team bride and team groom.

Sometimes amidst the ruckus of grand weddings, we often miss out on the tiny elements like these that matter the most, right?