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Smart Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding Venue Decoration Cost

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Wedding Venue Decoration

Indian wedding is considered as big-fat wedding. The wedding industry is growing with the YoY growth of 20%. Most of the people spend more than 60% of their savings in the wedding of their kids. As Indian, we believe in spending lavishly in the wedding of our kids. Wedding in the family is all about celebrations and luxury spending. But, there are still a set of people who want to spend logically and don’t want to waste money on the wedding preparations. Are you also among those who want to spend logically and save money on wedding venue decoration? Here, we are sharing some smart tips with you to save money on your wedding decoration cost.

Decide your budget: Before deciding the decoration, the first thing you should think and decide is overall budget for wedding venue decoration. Decide the minimum and maximum budget for your decoration. Deciding a budget in advance can help in getting the best deals from the vendors. As you know your maximum spending limit, therefore, there are less chances of over spending.

Discuss your budget with florist: Before you finalize any decoration, ask for the expenses. Discuss about your overall spending budget to the florist and ask the vendor to provide you solutions within the budget only. It will help the florist to provide you the best solutions without exceeding the budget.

Think about seasonal flowers: To decorate your venue within your budget, it is always important that you should always think about seasonal flower decorations. Seasonal flowers will be less expensive and easily available. You need not to pay extra money for it. Besides, you will get a great deal on seasonal flowers because of high supply. But, if you will decide something out of box or off seasonal flowers then you will surely pay extra money for it.

Minimize costly flowers: This is another good option to minimize your decoration cost. Avoid or minimize the usage of costly flowers. It will help in reducing the overall budget of the decoration. If you choose costly flowers for overall decoration, then obviously you are required to pay more money compared to using the seasonal flowers.  If you are really keen to use some specific flower, use it smartly to fit into your budget.

Think about just two types of flowers: To decorate your wedding venue within the budget, it is important that you use only two or maximum three types of flowers rather than using multiple flowers for decoration. Furthermore, if you buy single flower in bulk for the decoration, then you can negotiate for the price. Single or double color combination flower decoration is the best option to save money.

Use natural surrounding: If you have booked a party farm or some open place for your wedding, then use the natural surroundings of the place. Use the natural greenery smartly to minimize your decoration cost. If the place is well maintained with plants and trees, decorate them with lights and reduce the usage of flowers. Besides, you can also use other props like candles, hanging lamps and other things for decoration to give it a different look.

Think about alternatives: If you think that full flower decoration is a costly affair, think about the alternatives. You can think about some other alternatives for venue wedding decorations. You can either go for partial decoration such as decorating stage and mandap with real flowers and rest of the venue with lights, hangings and artificial flowers. This way you will be able to save some more money on your decoration.

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Do You Bother About Inter-Caste Marriage?

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Inter Caste Marriage

Marriage in India is considered as one of the biggest event of once life. If there is someone in marriageable age in the family you always want him/her to get marry in the same caste or community. Why we all the time condemn inter-caster marriage so much? Why we want to marry someone from our own community? We all must have heard this from our parents that we don’t want you to go for inter-caste marriage. We are ok with your love marriage, but not with inter-caste love marriage. This is something really strange that in present tech-savvy world too we consider inter-caste marriage as stigma. Do you think that our generation next too thinks about it in the same manner? Do you think that they also mind about marrying someone from a different caste or community? Here, we are sharing some of the reasons why we still prefer inter-caste marriage and a survey finding what our new generation thinks about inter-caste marriage.

The younger generation believes that there is no harm in marrying someone from a different caste. They don’t mind marrying someone from a different caste if they find him/her compatible. But one the reverse side parents want that their kids should marry within their caste, be it arranged or love marriage.

Rashmi Soni, 28 years, Senior Creative Designer, MNC, Gurgaon said that she does not mind marrying someone from a different caste or community if she will find him understanding and compatible. She also mentioned that her first preference is to find a life partner who is understanding and professionally stable, rather than marrying someone from the same caste who is not at all compatible.

In another conversation with Investment Banker, Anurag Singh, 30 years, shared with us that he too doesn’t mind marrying someone from a different caste if that girl is mature and intelligent. He wants to marry someone who is understanding and prove to be a better-match. For him caste has nothing to do in married life except celebrating festivals differently. But, this is a very small thing in front of other issues which you face if you marry a wrong person.

Lakhshita Tonk, 27 years, working as Financial Analyst with a financial firm in Hyderabad, said that she likes someone in her office and planning to get married soon. He is from a different caste and she mentioned that if there is no problem in working someone from a different community. You can be good friends if you are from different caste why you can’t marry someone from a different caste. She mentioned that understanding and compatibility has nothing to do with caste. This is just a norm which we all follow to get the societal acceptance to our relationship.

Dinesh Garg, 26 years, Senior Risk Management Analyst, CA firm Pune, said that he is working in Pune with a CA firm and earning good. He mentioned that he will not bother much about the caste of his life partner if he finds someone compatible and a perfect match. He wants someone who will be understanding and supportive. He wants someone who understands his professional liabilities and mature enough to handle situation at her own. So, caste is not the main criteria for marriage, but a better match with higher understanding is preferred.

We, also discussed the same topic with parents and here we find that they have a different opinion altogether. However, there are many reasons behind their logic and not supporting inter-caste marriage. Let’s take a look what our senior generation thinks about inter-caste marriage.

Rajat Jha, 54 years, PWD officer, is looking for a match for his daughter. He is looking for a groom from his own caste. He is not in favor of marrying his daughter in different caste. He said that marrying our daughter to different caste will create pressure for her. It will be difficult for her to adjust with new rituals and new things in life. We love to do thing the way we see them from out childhood. It is difficult to follow new rituals and get adjusted. Therefore, he doesn’t want to search someone from a different caste.

Kuldeep Nair, 58 years, Banker is also not convinced with the idea of finding a match for his son/daughter in different caste. He said that it might be it will take some time to find a good match or a perfect match within the community, but it is not difficult. He further mentioned that we are Pandit, we follow certain rituals and traditions which are different from other communities. I don’t want that my daughter or daughter-in-law will follow some different rituals. It will create problem and make life more complicated for the member to get adjusted with new styles and traditions. He further added, if you get married in a different caste you feel like that you are from a different planet and have nothing to say, rather just to follow everything blindly.

Santoshi Mathur, 60 years, Teacher is also not really happy with this changing trend. She said that nowadays, kids are going for love marriage and they prefer to marry someone who is equally qualified, smart, intelligent and compatible. So, they don’t mind marrying someone from a different caste. But, as a parent we know that our society does not easily accept an inter-caste arranged marriage. It will further affect our future search for our other kids. Therefore, she also believes that inter-caste marriage is not a good idea as it reduces of getting a good match within the caste for other kids in the family.

Why you should do inter-caste marriage? Why you should not do inter-caste marriage?
Caste is not the problem in any marriage Social acceptance is lower
You will learn new customs and rituals Lower chances of finding a better match for other kids within community
You feel that now you are part of two different societies Adjustment issues in accepting and learning new customs and  rituals
You feel more connected Cultural differences
You start respecting other customs and make you more mature People still consider it as stigma

 

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Are You Adventurous? Honeymoon Destinations for Sporty Couples

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Adventurous Honeymoon Destinations

If you think that your wedding is the best day of your life, then for sure you must be looking for a romantic gateway for your honeymoon to make it memorable for lifetime. If you are among those couples who don’t want to settle down less than best for their honeymoon, then you must visit some most romantic honeymoon destinations. You can explore some international destinations that can add a lot to your honeymoon. If you are ready to explore and experiment on your honeymoon, then some international destination is just perfect for you. If you are craving for little more fun, little more adventure and excitement on your honeymoon, then explore these international destinations with your spouse on your honeymoon. Here, we are sharing some of the most romantic international honeymoon destinations for newly wedded couples.

Fiji Island: This is one of the most romantic honeymoon destinations for all those who want to spend some romantic time together in the lap of nature. Let the love wrap around you as you explore the dark-leaved jungles and the sky-blue waters together. You can stay at the gorgeous villas, some exotic hotels and resorts. You can indulge here in water sports activities and other adventurous sports to add some excitement in your honeymoon. You can dine out at some romantic restaurants on the island. The cost to visit this gorgeous Island may range between Rs. 2.4 lakhs to Rs. 2.7 lakhs for couple. The best time to visit this place is July to September.

Greece: This bewitching location invites all newlyweds who want to fill their honeymoon with romance and passion. Clear water, glittering beaches, and romantic resorts, everything is just perfect at this location for your honeymoon. You can enjoy some more romantic and memorable moments at this very perfect honeymoon destination. This place offers you different sports and adventurous activities. You can witness the beautiful corals and the star shines upon the clear water. Enjoy some most romantic moments walking hand-in-hand on the sandy beaches and enjoy the water splashes on your faces. The perfect time to visit this destination is April-June and September-October. You can plan your honeymoon by spending minimum Rs. 2 lakhs to Rs. 2.5 lakhs depending upon type of accommodation you prefer to stay in there and kind of activities you want to indulge in there.

Seychelles: It is very gorgeous, rich and exotic location for your honeymoon. Seychelles is a perfect getaway for your romantic and memorable honeymoon. Let this scintillating destination add some magical moments to your honeymoon. Visit the beautiful rainforest with your spouse and spend some quality time with your partner. This is one such destination which attracts the honeymoon couples throughout the year. The ideal time to spend at this location is minimum five days to seven days. You can visit this picture-perfect destination by spending Rs. 2 lakhs to Rs. 3 lakhs per couple. This location can be visited throughout the year.

Kenya: It is a first choice for all those who are adventure lover. It is ranked among the best countries to visit on your honeymoon if you are looking for some adventure in your honeymoon. You can go for wildlife safari to add some adventure on your honeymoon. Even you can dine with your spouse in jungle under the trees and you can also witness the wildlife closely enjoying your meal. You can also experience the hot air balloon ride over Masai Mara. By spending just Rs. 2 lakhs you can visit this exciting location. The best time to visit this super-hot destination is July to September.

France: This is the city of light which offer you plenty of option to explore and visit. If you are a food lover and crazy about experimenting different cuisines, then this is right place for you. If you are in this country you can’t afford to miss visiting Eiffel Tower. Besides, you can also experience the beauty of picturesque Rhone-Alpes region and enjoy the traditional cart ride to make your honeymoon most romantic. The honeymoon package cost would be somewhere around Rs. 2.5 lakhs to Rs. 3 lakhs depending upon the kind of activities and amenities you chosen on your honeymoon. The tourists visit this place throughout the year, but the ideal time to visit this location is from July to August.

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Some Most Common Wedding Planning Mistakes We Usually Make

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Indian wedding planning

A wedding in the family is one of the biggest events in the family and requires a lot of planning and team work. You can’t handle each and everything on your own. You need help of family members, relatives and at times help of friends to avoid any glitches in the preparation. But, under pressure of preparation and planning we make some mistakes which we could easily avoid if we pay little attention to things. You are supposed to plan various things like shopping, gifts, printing of cards, booking wedding venue and finalizing the menu, etc. All these things require a lot of planning and coordination. In such a hectic situation, there are chances that you will forget something or skip something. We are here sharing some of the common mistakes most of us usually make while planning for wedding.

Not fixing a budget: The first thing you should do while you start planning for your wedding arrangements is fixing the budget. Fixing the overall budget and segmenting the budget is very important. It is important that you fix the budget for everything, be it for shopping, venue, gifts and any other thing. It will help you in getting the overall spending limit and estimating the things in advance. If you will not fix a budget in advance, there are high chances that you end up shedding more money than your actual budget in making all the arrangements.

Finalizing vendor on the basis of quotes: This is another mistake which one should avoid. Asking the price quotes from different vendors is a good move to begin with, but fixing someone on the basis of low quotes is not the right decision. You never want to face any negative comment in wedding planning. You always want everything to be the best for that day. Before finalizing any vendor, it is important to see their previous work. If the vendor has any website, then don’t forget to check the details and see the comments on it.

Not making the guest list properly: Always calculate the guests well. To plan everything well in advance it is important that you make a proper guest list and arrange everything accordingly. Making last minute changes in the list can affect all the arrangements. Make sure that you work upon 10% minus or plus guest list for the wedding day. Make all the arrangements accordingly and instruct your vendor and caterer to make the arrangements as per the list.

Taking too many opinions: It is good to take the second opinion if you are confused, but it is not a wise idea to discuss the same thing with everyone.  The more you discuss, the more you will get confused. Involve your close family members and friends in important decisions. It will help in making the right decision and perfect choices better.

Too high expectations: If you are keeping your expectation too high, it might be you will feel disappointed if you see even a little flaw in the arrangement. It is better to keep your expectations at ground level and get yourself involved in most of the planning part. Don’t expect that your decorator will make the replica of the stage or other things, which you saw in some movie or at some else’s wedding. Let him use his creativity at the best.

Not instructing vendor well: After hiring a wedding planner or vendor, we think that he/she will take care of everything. This is totally wrong. You are the right one who knows your requirements well. No one else could tell the vendor what you want or don’t want in your wedding venue or in food menu or something else. So, give proper instructions to the vendors to avoid any confusion in the expectation and delivery.

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Be Selective, Don’t Accept All Interest on Your Matrimonial Profile

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Matrimonial Profile Search

Once you attain a certain age in our country or we call it marriageable age, then your whole family and whole world around you is bothered about your marriage. All your relatives, friends and family members keep on asking about when you will marry. One of my friends Rakshita, told me that she has recently created a profile on matrimonial site. She was very happy after creating the profile because now she is not required to meet everyone. She is also feeling happy because she is receiving a lot of interest on her matrimonial profile. But, she shared her experience and told me that she is very selective in her approach and doesn’t accept all invitations. She mentioned that she is taking all steps to stay safe on matrimonial site. She also shared how she is managing her profile to get the maximum out of her registered profile. I am here sharing some of the tips shared by her to manage the matrimonial profile and managing the interest received on the profile.

Check the profile: Always check the profile before you accept any interest or invitation from other registered member. Don’t accept any invitation just for the sake of it. It is not a dating or social networking site where every interest/invitation is important and you must accept all to increase the number. No, this is not the case of matrimonial profile. Before accepting any profiles always check it.

Read all details carefully: When you receive any interest from any of the registered member, before accepting or deleting the request read all the details carefully. Read the profile thoroughly, don’t just overlook the profile or see through the photographs only. Read every mentioned detail carefully.

Family status/background: This is something very important which you should never overlook when you receive any interest. Always check the family details. Try to find out more details about his/her parents, sibling, location and other important details. It will give you a glimpse of his financial and social status which is an important thing to consider before marriage life.

Check education as priority: Most of the people don’t mention all important details while registering with matrimonial sites. Education is one such thing which you should not ignore or overlook before accepting the interest in your profile. Nowadays, all of us look for a partner who is highly educated and settled. If you too have certain criteria about education, then check this as your priority.

Find out about common interest: This will help in checking the compatibility quotient of you two. While going through his/her profile try to find out the common interest or hobbies. It will help in understanding his/her lifestyle, interest, personality and social life. Compatibility is very important for this relationship and a lot of things based upon it after marriage. However, there is no surety that the common interest will result in yes for the marriage, but it is important to create a common platform to begin with.

Think about your priorities: Before accepting any profile interest, think about your priorities and interest. It is important that you make a check list of your priorities. What are you looking for in your life partner? What are your priorities of life? Do you want a professional or you are looking for someone really beautiful/handsome or something else. Make a checklist of your priorities and select or reject a profile based on that. It will make your partner search simple and easy. You will not waste time in meeting the wrong people.

Find out the seriousness: While going through the profile always check the seriousness of the profile. Read all the mentioned details, description about self, parents and other things. It will give a sense about seriousness of that person. It will also make you understand the genuineness of the profile.

See all photographs: Before selecting or rejecting any matrimonial interest, always check the photographs. Try to find out whether the photographs are original or crafted. It will also help in understanding the personality and lifestyle of the person. Also check is he/she looking of same age in the photographs that is mentioned in the profile details.

Know more about partner preference: Once you receive any partner interest on your profile read more about the partner preferences. It is important that you should be accepting the one who is meeting your partner preference or you are fitting into his/her partner preference. It will increase the chances of positive response. If you are not meeting his/her partner preference or he/she has sent you interest after viewing your photograph or educational details or something else. Find out such points and make your decision accordingly.

Consider the age: This is another important decision making factor. Always check the age of the profile before accepting the interest on your matrimonial profile. If he/she is too young or in the age of 22-23, there are chances that he/she has registered for the sake of registering not for marriage. Another thing to consider is how older or younger he/she to you. If the age gap is higher, there are chances of further complications. So, think about the prospects before accepting any matrimonial profile.

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