Trying to do everything by yourself at your wedding is sure to get you in a lot of trouble. More like you can’t do everything by yourself at your wedding. Let’s just accept you are no wonder woman to do everything for yourself, and it’s always a good idea to take help from your family and trust them with the work you’ll like to do yourself. we do know brides who wanted to handle each detail of their dream wedding themselves, but it only spells S-T-R-E-S-S on the wedding day.
WEDDING CATERS –
Wedding caterers are paid a good amount to make sure that the food is served fresh and hot. That the food is prepared with hygiene and the counters are clean, the number of plates, spoons, and glasses are alright. You don’t have the time or the experience, so it’s best if you let some older person keep an eye on these things. Your mamus, chachus and dad probably already have experience in this field.
THE DECOR –
When you do have meetings with the decorator, “tent walla” or florist, take a trusted cousin and uncle along so they too know what’s happening. Make hard copies of the final decor plan and give one to each person. Make sure the person-in-charge is the one who takes the least time in getting ready. Those ways you can be rest assured that they’ll be there for as long as the workers are doing up the venue. Your dad too is sure to be there but with the ten other things that he is handling.
ACTIVITIES AND GAMES –
Obviously, there will a lot of activities going around on your mehndi or there are “rasams” to be done for the wedding day. You need props for the pictures and what not?! Ribbons for the ribbon cutting, “mehendi” giveaways, wish lamps, pens and a book for the wishes – there could be just so much you could be doing. Make a list of all the little ceremonies or the fun activities you plan on doing along with the materials required. Now leave the rest up to the person-in-charge. It’s their duty to get all this stuff and make sure it’s present at the right place at the right time. After all, what are best friends and brother-in-laws for!
BRIDE’S EMERGENCY BACKPACK –
An emergency mehndi function with a lipstick for touch up, earring backs and an alternative pair of sandals. Or a bag for the wedding night with your nightwear, next morning clothes, essential toiletries and other basics for your first day in the new house. A bride’s bag needs to have everything she might need in any situation and who better than lovely sis or bestie or even mom to do this for you. You know she’s the one who understands you best and will know about all that you might need.
BILLS –
We all know who this one is and quite obviously we don’t need to delegate this task. But do remember that weddings involve a lot of vendors and you don’t want your dad to be hassled with so many bills to settle. It’ll be nice to have a few trusted family members handle smaller billings for different pre-assigned vendors.
THE PHOTOGRAPHERS –
This is an easy one. The main part is selecting the right team and booking them. After that, you’re pretty much sorted. But just to be on the safer side, have one of your brothers or brother-in-laws or even BFF to get in touch with them a couple of days before the functions begin. Delegate him the task of coordinating with the team, making sure they are on time and taking care of any possible queries that they have.
MAKE-UP ARTIST –
The make- up artist and the “mehndi wali” needs to be booked “pehlay se”. You can tell your preferred artist and leave the confirmation and reminders to be done by someone else. This task is best assigned to either your mom and sister or responsible couins or even mami or chachi. For they would need to not only book an appointment for you but also for themselves. It’s not much of a task and they can sure handle confirming the bookings and venue directions if needed.
MONEY TALK – THE LIFAFE!
Ooh, the amount that you get! It’s crazy! Grandmothers are the best people for this kind of work. Since she stays put at one place, all the gifts and money received should be given to her to take care of. Ain’t no tension of things getting stolen when the dadi/ nani is there to take care of it!
About Shadi Tayari
We at Shadi Tayari love weddings and all aspects related to it. Our goal is to help you plan the perfect wedding – the wedding that will speak volumes about your personality. Our creative team has got all the amazing ideas for you. From catering to venues, we make sure that we provide wedding suppliers who deliver on time and on a budget. Making hundreds of weddings successful, Shadi Tayari is the ultimate Shadi solution in Pakistan.