Handy Tips For Wedding Planning #MoneyViewChat
This being the wedding season in India, we decided to ask our community about their suggestions in planning a wedding. This was a fun conversation with lots of banter and anecdotes shared. Here are some snapshots from the chat on #WeddingPlanning on #MoneyViewChat.
Let's get started! Q1: Have you planned a wedding before? #MoneyViewChat #WeddingPlanning pic.twitter.com/UAFJgAmEXB
— MoneyView (@MyMoneyView) November 17, 2016
@MyMoneyView A1 my sister’s wedding #MoneyViewChat
— Afsha Chaudhary (@ChaudharyAfsha) November 17, 2016
@MyMoneyView A1: Yes, my own wedding ?#MoneyViewChat
— Saru Singhal (@BaawriBasanti) November 17, 2016
@MyMoneyView Only enjoyed the perks of a wedding – like the food and the after-parties. #MoneyViewChat
— Rudrarka Basu (@RudrarkaBasu) November 17, 2016
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A1. Yes.have planned my brothers wedding!Believe me it was helluva task! #Excited to share my experience— Mehul (@mhl_jsh) November 17, 2016
Weddings have not left anyone in our country untouched. If it is not our own wedding, most of us have helped plan the weddings of their family members.
Moving to our next question. Q2: Which expenses in the wedding are the ones that could be avoided? #MoneyViewChat pic.twitter.com/L9sC71XPaR
— MoneyView (@MyMoneyView) November 17, 2016
@MyMoneyView I think we can always avoid overspending on food! But better planning in advance #MoneyViewChat #WeddingPlanning
— Nakul.M.Dev (@nakulmdev) November 17, 2016
@MyMoneyView I think decorations I mean no one really cares about those fountains #MoneyChatView
— Afsha Chaudhary (@ChaudharyAfsha) November 17, 2016
@MyMoneyView Everything except food and drinks? #MoneyViewChat
— Rudrarka Basu (@RudrarkaBasu) November 17, 2016
A2. Buying clothes for every member of the extended family.
Decorations.
Huge Halls to name a few.#MoneyViewChat https://t.co/lE5CHWjRQI— Nabanita Dhar (@nabanita21) November 17, 2016
A2 Don't splurge on unnecessary stuff. Avoid heavy jewellery, go for classy but understated. #MoneyViewChat https://t.co/GDB4EED7hd
— Rachna says (@rachnaparmar) November 17, 2016
Yes, there are a number of wasteful spends when it comes to weddings. Some people splurge excessively on food, while others do on over-the-top décor, some spend way too much on wedding dress, jewellery, buying clothes and gifts for relatives while others splurge on too many functions/parties.
Our next question. Q3: Does wedding planing require a long-term saving plan or a short-term one? #MoneyViewChat pic.twitter.com/zLP69Qqnb0
— MoneyView (@MyMoneyView) November 17, 2016
@MyMoneyView if planned correct short term will be enough #MoneyViewChat
— Afsha Chaudhary (@ChaudharyAfsha) November 17, 2016
@MyMoneyView A3. undoubtedly long term planing require #MoneyViewChat
— Nisha (@pinknapster) November 17, 2016
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A3. Definitely Long Term Planning.I realized dis while planning bros wedding! It’s not easy 2plan such expenses!— Mehul (@mhl_jsh) November 17, 2016
A.3 – I think both are equally required and essential. Indian weddings can financially drain you out. #MoneyViewChat https://t.co/G4cELPG19a
— Anesh Bendre (@AbbeyTeriToh) November 17, 2016
Indian weddings definitely require both long term and short term planning. Since the event is generally grand in scale, hence saving for it must begin many years ahead.
Next question! Q4: What are some tips to save on marriage expenses? #MoneyViewChat #WeddingPlanning pic.twitter.com/Pyg3Nu65wS
— MoneyView (@MyMoneyView) November 17, 2016
@MyMoneyView A4 Go small scale. Use help of friends and family instead of professionals. Makes for an intimate celebration. #MoneyViewChat
— Rachna says (@rachnaparmar) November 17, 2016
@MyMoneyView My bro hired me as the official photographer – free instead of splurging on a professional. #MoneyViewChat
— Rudrarka Basu (@RudrarkaBasu) November 17, 2016
@MyMoneyView A4: Research, don’t fall for hypes, like designer dress. Don’t buy all the stuff in 2-3 days, especially clothes.#MoneyViewChat
— Saru Singhal (@BaawriBasanti) November 17, 2016
Some handy tips suggested by our community to save while planning a wedding were to save money by eliciting the help of relatives/friends for wedding planning, photography, catering etc. Research well and try more options before buying what you need. Avoid unnecessary expenses and focus on having a close, intimate affair.
Our final question of the day. Q5: What are some of the things you wish you would do / hadn't done in your wedding? #MoneyViewChat pic.twitter.com/kw52kJ7deD
— MoneyView (@MyMoneyView) November 17, 2016
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A5. Honestly, I ll not spend on others!
It’s my marriage n I shud enjoy! indian weddings r enjoyable 4 relatives— Mehul (@mhl_jsh) November 17, 2016
@MyMoneyView A5 – probably get the correct count of people attending the wedding! #MoneyViewChat #WeddingPlanning
— Nakul.M.Dev (@nakulmdev) November 17, 2016
@MyMoneyView a5) no wasting money on heavy wedding dress and jewelry #MoneyViewChat
— Afsha Chaudhary (@ChaudharyAfsha) November 17, 2016
Some things that our community felt that they would not do while planning a wedding were things like overspending on things like jewellery and heavy clothes. They would avoid ordering more food, enjoy the wedding more for themselves instead of spending heavily for snob value.
This was quite an informative and fun discussion. Also shows that many from our community are looking at cutting down expenses while planning a wedding. Hope you enjoyed this recap. Don’t forget to join us @MyMoneyView every Thursday at 7 pm for some more fun and information filled discussions.