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10 Best Budget Wedding Destinations in India

April 23, 2024October 19, 2021 by janki

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Having your dream wedding in a beautiful place with all formalities taken care of has become quite popular in India. Couples are increasingly opting for destination weddings within our country itself. And why not! India is full of picturesque places and scenic locales which are well connected and offer great facilities for weddings and other celebrations. And the cherry on the cake is that you can find numerous places which are affordable for an upwardly mobile Indian couple. Several hotels and resorts offer budget-friendly wedding packages. A beautiful wedding surrounded by friends and family in an exotic location creates a memorable experience for a once-in-a-lifetime memorable occasion.

In the below article, we have curated a list of 10 budget wedding destinations in India. These range from well-known to relatively obscure locations. Some obvious choices have not made the list as they are too well known and ‘over popular’. Also, we wanted to include some overlooked but excellent wedding destinations within India. Let us have a look at the locales below.

1. Jodhpur

Rajasthan is home to some of the best wedding destinations in India, a few of which feature in this list. Jodhpur, also known as “Blue City” is a historic city that is equally popular as a tourist and wedding destination. This beautiful and welcoming city has magnificent palaces, gardens, and ancient temples in abundance. The city has a rich culture consisting of handicrafts, architecture, and folk music. The location right next to the Thar desert offers a breathtaking vista. Jodhpur has so many locations to choose from whether you want a traditional or a theme-based wedding. Some of the best wedding venues here are The Umaid Bhawan Palace, The Mehrangarh Fort, and Ajit Bhawan. Other noteworthy contenders are The Taj Hari Mahal, The Balsamand Lake, and The Ranbaka Palace. The best time to plan a wedding here will be from October to March to avoid hot summers.

2.Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer is another locale in Rajasthan that features in our list. Also known as ‘Golden City’ and situated in the middle of the Thar desert it is foremost among unique wedding destinations in India. With its royal ambience and several hotels, palaces converted into resorts, crowned with a ‘living’ Jaisalmer fort and grand wedding venues, it is the perfect choice for a dream wedding. Jaisalmer offers a multitude of wedding venues that include heritage Havelis & hotels, luxurious properties, and erstwhile palaces. These include The Suryagarh Palace, Fort Rajwada, Narayan Niwas, Jawahar Niwas and Rang Mahal Palace. Other heritage properties include The Mandir Palace and The Himmatgarh Palace. Other popular wedding venues include Bageecha Lawns, Taal Amphitheatre, Sarovar Poolside, and Sam sand dunes desert safari camp. The best time to plan a wedding here will be from October to March to avoid hot summers.

3.Pushkar

Pushkar is yet another destination from Rajasthan that features in our list. This is a holy city situated near Ajmer. It is home to ancient holy temples, the beautiful Pushkar lake, and lavish wedding venues. Pushkar has the unique distinction of having the only temple of Lord Brahma in the world. The other noteworthy temples include Varah Temple, Savitri Temple, and Rangji Temple. It also hosts the famous Pushkar camel fair. Notable wedding venues include The Westin Pushkar Resort, Hotel Brahma Horizon, Jagat Palace, and Hotel Leela Vilas. Other noteworthy inclusions are Dera Masuda, Hotel Vamdev Fort, and Gulaab Niwaas Palace. The best time to plan a wedding here will be from October to March to avoid hot summers.

4. Hyderabad

Hyderabad the capital of Telangana is a beautiful combination of old-world charm and modern age technology. It is called by various names such as City of Nizams, City of pearls and also Cyber City or Cyberabad. It is filled with heritage sites and modern architecture existing side by side. It is home to Golconda Fort, Charminar, and the breathtaking Hussain Sagar Lake. All in all, it is an excellent budget wedding destination in India. Some of the best wedding venues here are Taj Falaknuma Palace, Hyatt Place, The Chowmallah Palace, and The Trident. The best time to plan a wedding here will be from September to April.

5. Rishikesh

Rishikesh is a holy city and an adventure sports hub all rolled in one. Rishikesh and its adjoining and equally well-known city Haridwar have been given the title of first “Twin National Heritage Cities.” Rishikesh is the gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas. Rishikesh is also known as the ‘Yoga capital of the world.’ With its beautiful river banks, ancient temples, rafting, and adventure sports camps, and whole year connectivity to all the major cities of India, it is the preferred summer wedding destination in India. Some of the great wedding venues here are Atali Ganga Resort, The Roseate Ganges, Sterling Palm Bliss, Aloha on the Ganges, and Hotel Ganga Kinare. The best time to plan a wedding here is in the summers and early winters. It pours heavily during monsoon and has chilly winters.

6. Ramnagar, Jim Corbett National Park

Surrounded by lush greenery and hills with Jim Corbett National Park adjacent to it, Ramnagar is emerging as an affordable and one of the best budget wedding destinations in India. The weather is perfect all year long. Include a tiger safari in your wedding itinerary. Plan a jungle wedding, a themed wedding, or a traditional wedding, the choice is all yours. You can also plan an outing to scenic lake town Nainital which is a couple of hours away. Best Wedding venues here include Acorn Hideaway Resort and Spa, Namah, The Golden Tusk Resort, and The Corbett River Creek Resort. The weather is good all year round but avoid monsoons.

7. Shimla

Shimla was the erstwhile summer capital of Colonial India. All the British administrators and dignitaries used to flock here to escape the hot summers of Delhi. A peaceful environment, welcoming people, scenic beauty, and snowy hills laden with pine trees make it the ultimate summer wedding destination in India. Shimla has numerous resorts and hotels which have expertise in organizing destination weddings. Some of the popular wedding venues are Wildflower Hall, The Oberoi Cecil, Woodville Palace, Radisson hotel, and Taj Theog Resort and Spa. The best time to plan a wedding here is in the summers as winters are extremely cold.

8. Kerala

Kerala is a beautiful place aptly named ‘God’s own country’. It boasts of numerous picturesque and varied locations. From the backwaters and lagoons of Alleppey to tea gardens in Munnar, to heritage Kochi Fort and coconut tree laden beaches of Varkala and Kovalam, Kerala has it all. Witness the boat races, enjoy the delicious cuisine, and have a perfect weekend in a houseboat. All these attractions make Kerala one of the best wedding destinations in India. The preferred wedding venues include The Leela, Lake Palace Resort, Kumarakom Lake Resort, Taj Green Cove Resort, The Raviz, and Palmgrove Lake Resort among several others. The best time to organize a wedding is between September to March.

9.Andaman and Nicobar Islands

For an affordable beach wedding, Andaman and Nicobar Islands have emerged as popular options. Only 38 islands out of a total of 572 islands are inhabited here. Out of them The Havelock and The Neil Islands are best suited for a destination wedding. The Havelock island has several white sand beaches with clear waters. These include Elephant beach, Kalapathar beach, Radhanagar beach, and Vijaynagar beach. Swim, jet ski, kayak, snorkel and take glass-bottomed boat rides to marvel at the crystal clear sea here. Neil island also has beautiful beaches. Scuba dive, snorkel, or just lounge at beautiful Sitapur Beach, Bharatpur Beach, and Laxmanpur beach here. There are resorts catering to every economic stratum in both these islands. Have a lovely beach wedding in front of the serene Andaman Sea. Some quality wedding venues in Havelock Island are Taj Exotica Resort, Havelock Island Beach Resort, Silver Sand Beach Resort, and Emerald Gecko. The best wedding venues in Neil Island are Hotel Kingfisher, Seven Seas, Seashell Resort, TSG Aura, and Holiday Inn beach resort. The best time to organize a wedding is between September to March. Avoid monsoons as it rains heavily with thunderstorms accompanying it. India’s only volcano Barren Island is also located in Andaman and Nicobar Islands which also makes it a unique wedding destination in India.

10. Goa

Goa is without doubt the most popular and best wedding destination in India. Our list would not be complete with the exclusion of Goa. You can organize any type of wedding here. Whether it be a traditional wedding, a church wedding, a theme wedding, or a beach wedding. From the beaches facing the Arabian Sea to old Portuguese-built churches and Forts to lush forests and diverse flora and fauna, Goa has it all. It has so many quality wedding venues to choose from that we can fill several pages. Nevertheless, some notable and popular choices include Vivanta, Park Hyatt, Taj Exotica on Varca Beach, The Leela at Morbor Beach, and Radisson Blue Resort on Cavelossim Beach. The weather is good all year round. But accommodation prices rise around the peak season of November to February. So, for a budget destination wedding, the best time would be March to May.

Conclusion

So, these are the 10 excellent budget wedding destinations in India. India is a vast country with diversity in culture, climate, cuisine and customs among others. There are so many other wedding destinations to choose from that include Coorg, Jaipur, Madurai, Nashik, Alibaug, Puri, Varanasi, Bangalore, and several other locations. We could not include them since we are limited by the list size. Check them also along with the beautiful destinations described above for your dream destination wedding.

TWS Wedding Films & Photography Course with Reels & Frames by Anand Rathi

April 23, 2024August 15, 2020 by janki

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Wedding pictures and films are the most treasurable memories in any couple’s life, making them a keepsake. It becomes the most valued aspect while planning a wedding.

The Wedding School’s constant endeavour towards #CreatingContributors has now entered the next domain of Wedding Films and Photography

The Wedding School and Reels & Frames have come together to impart knowledge about the business of Wedding Films and Photography. Presenting The Ultimate course for professional photography and filmmaking for all photography enthusiasts.

Wedding photography & filmmaking
is the art of painting creativity with perspective, techniques & skills. It is not only about capturing the right moments but also about thinking unconventionally!

Founder of one of India’s top
documentary photography & film company, Anand Rathi is an illustrious celebrity photographer.

From Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja nuptials to the Ambani wedding or the latest Rana Dagubatti and Mihika Bajaj, he has clicked and filmed these wonderful high profile celebrity weddings gracefully. He is the winner of multiple Fearless awards, known as the Oscars of Photography.

With over a decade of experience of filming beautiful weddings, Anand Rathi is the perfect Educator & Mentor to teach the nuances of filmmaking & photography for you to LEARN. CLICK. GROW. REPEAT.
Learn from the vision of the creator & capturer as we come together to teach you.

“We’re thrilled to be partnering with Anand Rathi on this course, his outlook and perspective is so unique.” says, Mareesha Parikh, CEO of The Wedding School.

Why us? You ask

With a combined experience of 3 decades, we are experts in the Wedding Industry. This is the Ultimate course for professional photography and filmmaking.

With our course, you can study under the Maestro of Wedding Films & Photography of Indian Weddings, Anand Rathi. You also get to learn creative ideation and conceptualizing for shoots and impress your Millenials and Gen-Z clients. Master the art of network with clients to build lifelong relationships and get the insider scoop on every aspect of Weddings.

TWS Wedding Films & Photography Course with Reels & Frames by Anand Rathi begins on 16th September.

14 Sessions, 2 Months and a road to thriving business

Enrol today to learn from the best in the business and get an early bird discount.

What Is A Wedding Designer? How To Become A Wedding Designer ?

April 23, 2024July 27, 2020 by janki

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Up to this point, wedding designers were, to a great extent, related to celebrity weddings and were only referenced on the pages of shiny magazines. Everyone else just flipped through these magazines thinking about the kidney that they would have to sell to get a glamorous and stylish wedding like this. However, definitely, during the past five years, they’ve become a pivotal part of weddings. The trend for customized weddings has seen an ever-increasing number of couples deciding to involve a Wedding Designer for their big wedding day dream team. Especially the brides who cannot differentiate Sabyasachi from Manish Malhotra or a beautiful floral arrangement from haphazardly arranged flowers. If keeping up with the latest trends and designs is your thing or if the most used app on your phone is Pinterest or if you are just bursting with creative ideas then being a Wedding Designer might just be the perfect job for you! However, you may be wondering, how do I become a Wedding Designer?

Who Is A Wedding Designer?

Wedding Designers are those individuals (generally perfectionists) who turn a bride and groom’s vision of their big day into a reality. Basically, an individual or group that works with the bride and the groom to design, set-up and pack-down the occasion styling for the wedding day. Wedding designers tune in to the couple’s thoughts, disentangle their dreams and do all that they can to live up to the couple’s desires to design their dream wedding day. They set everything up as per the bride and the groom’s vision and afterwards guarantee it occurs by tying in, for instance, the flower plan, the furnishings, the props, the lighting and the table centrepieces.

The Difference Between A Designer and A Planner:

Generally, it’s somewhat precarious to know where the line between designer, planner and florist sits. Notwithstanding, there is a particular contrast. While the Planner manages the wedding in general, the designer is centred around the feel; they set everything up and give a polished visual scenery to the wedding. While some wedding planners will likewise double as designers, there are a lot of people and organizations out there who specialise just in the styling of occasions, typically weddings. Wedding organizers will in general cover numerous bases from sourcing providers, exploring venues, arranging menus, dealing with your budget plan, and following RSVPs. However, wedding designers centre around making a truly flawless backdrop for your wedding, guaranteeing that everything is coordinated harmoniously and they’re essentially focussed on the general look and ambience of the occasion.

What Does A Wedding Designer Do?

These are the general duties of a wedding designer:
Talking with the couple to discuss their vision for the wedding day: Their vision is an assortment of all the things that grab their attention and may incorporate inspiration from fashion, art, flowers, furniture and some other place they might acquire inspiration from.
Designing a personal style for the wedding day; from the ceremony to lighting, florals stylistic layout, decor and furniture and so on: A designer will then utilize their expertise, experience and eye for design to discover a theme and a common thread that has risen up out of their selection of pictures (and materials and so forth) and afterwards match it with their personal style as a couple. When the designer recognizes the basic theme, they'll begin helping the couple pick hues and different components they need to be included for their occasion. They will integrate everything with the goal that it runs through the wedding and flowers, the reception and even the dress and invitations. They make a harmonious link between everything to do with the wedding.
The designer will likewise work with the couple to settle on what kind of atmosphere they wish to create and they, regularly, stress over the finishing touches, from hiring furniture, draping and lighting to the decision and arrangement of flowers.
Assembling an inventory for everything required to execute the design and source things/give things from their own price range.
Being there on the day (or the day preceding) to set up and pack-down.

Many wedding designers offer extra services and items to help their income per job. This may incorporate offering prop and design layout which requires a designer to develop a stock of styling components, for example, candles, linens, signage, furniture and so on. On the other hand, a few designers offer floral design or stationery with their styling services. What abilities you have, what space you can access, and what cash and time you need to contribute will choose what is the best route to take your styling business.

How To Become A Wedding A Designer?

The incredible news for anybody with an enthusiasm for working with a couple on the look and feel of their big day is that the trend towards progressively customized weddings with exceptional details is driving up the interest for wedding designers. Most wedding designers decide on this career since they are searching for a profession that permits them to benefit as much as possible from their creativity and imagination. That being stated, in the event that you don’t really consider yourself to be a creative person yet you have a superb eye for all the details and you love to play with colour then the rest can be learned and created.

The basic skills you need to become a wedding designer are:
Designing and Conceptualising a Wedding
Making a Budget
Planning and Logistics Management
Good communication skills
Sourcing vendors and materials and negotiating prices

You will additionally unquestionably have to be a team player as you’ll be relied upon to work with numerous different vendors contributing to each wedding you are designing for. While you may have a considerable number of the aptitudes required to be an amazing and accomplished wedding designer, there is more you have to know so as to transform your passion into a profession. There are many institutes that offer specialised courses in wedding styling. You can learn many things from these courses like how to channel and transform creativity into the design of the wedding, how to use design tools (mood boards, colour swatches etc), production and logistics and how to communicate your vision and design to the clients.

That is the lowdown on becoming a wedding designer. If you are truly passionate about stylistic elements, the latest fashion trends and have a really good eye for details and design then becoming a wedding designer can prove to be quite a rewarding profession. Especially if you love the romance of weddings, are blown away by how beautiful the day can be and would love to transform a couple’s vision and dream into reality.

A Complete Guide To The Wedding Planning Industry

April 23, 2024July 17, 2020 by janki

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Wedding planning can be a very exciting field. In case you’re interested in this profession, then you most likely are passionate about romance and for the excellence of weddings. The promising profession of a wedding planner is a dream come true for the individuals who like low startup costs, an exciting way of life and utilizing your creativity to make someone’s dream of their most special day become a reality. This field may appear to be complicated and overwhelming from the outset, yet in the event that you love weddings and are eager to work to gain the right skills, you can make your fantasy a reality. We have curated a list of tips and tricks to make it big in this industry!

Why Should You Start A Wedding Planning Business?

Getting into wedding planning can prove to be both exciting and beneficial. Today, the wedding industry is a lucrative career option. With respect to costs, starting this business is very affordable. You can fundamentally work from anyplace on your PC and cell phone. You’ll additionally require a website, a few accreditations, and the right software to organise all your work. In case you’re passionate and multi-talented, this job could be for you. As a wedding planner, you should be good at customer service, event management and design.

Becoming A Wedding Planner :

1. Acquire the necessary training:

First off, you ought to gain proficiency in the required skills for a wedding organizer. There are numerous platforms to help you out. Research online courses or join educational programs facilitated by experts in the field. Consider joining institutes that offer certificates. Search for internships to gain some experience with event planning. Get in touch with your local wedding organizers and let them know you would like to help with upcoming occasions. Since you’ll be maintaining a business, think about getting acquainted in the areas of marketing, finance management, customer service etc. that are vital to run a business.

2. Make a Business Plan:

When you’re confident that you have learned all the skills that you will need, make a business plan. This will assist you in deciding your objectives, target crowd, and financial plans. Firstly, you should decide on a business name. When you pick the correct name, ensure it’s accessible as a domain and business name in your district. Consider a logo for your brand. Making a special logo can be difficult to accomplish for a beginner. Your business strategy should cover your company information, services, marketing plans, and financial strategy. Utilize a free template if you don’t have any idea where to begin.

As a wedding organizer, you can offer one, a selection, or the entirety of the accompanying services:
Complete wedding planning: You will have to plan the entirety of the wedding which includes designing the concept and coordinating with vendors.
Partial wedding planning: Generally, you will only be hired to help with timeline and manage the wedding.
Consultation: You will be required to give recommendations on the event plans.

The service charge normally gets higher as you get more involved with planning the wedding. In this manner, full wedding planning is the costliest of all the services. Make certain to incorporate your services and pricing for your plan. As your business grows, so will your plan. In the beginning phases, it’s smarter to set out sensible goals for your independent venture. When your business has expanded, change your plan as need be.

3. Sort the legal documents out:

Next, take care of the legal documents to maintain your business. For this, consider recruiting a lawyer to counsel on a reasonable business structure. The structure you pick decides your expenses and the protection of your personal assets. when you’ve settled on a structure, register your business name with your state and local governments. Additionally, make sure to get business insurance in the event of catastrophes, mishaps, or some other risks. Remember to deal with your customer contracts for when you get hired. By and large, the agreement incorporates terms for services, payments, cancellation, and termination in addition to other things.

4. Get Trusted Vendors:

Since you’ll be managing different vendors for your events, you ought to build up a professional relationship with these vendors, particularly reputable ones. Search for merchants at online directories. These sites highlight a review system so you know which merchants are trustworthy. Get in touch with them to set up a meeting and become acquainted with one another’s business. Cooperating with trustworthy sellers can help you down the road. On the off chance that you employ the correct individuals, your customers will recognize that you’re proficient in your field. Furthermore, when you keep up a decent connection with these merchants, they can recommend you to their clients if they need a wedding organizer.

5. Create Wedding Concepts:

As a newcomer, you most likely need good content for your portfolio. You can solve this problem by making some mockup wedding plans to utilise as marketing material. Initially, research on current wedding trends. Discover what the most well-known themes and decorations are. If you are looking for inspiration then celebrity weddings are a good place to start. From Nickyanka to DeepVeer, their weddings have had beautiful venues and picturesque set-ups. On the off chance that your business centres around cultural weddings, search for such decorations. Assemble what you’ve found and design a few wedding concepts. Next, contact sellers. Inquire as to whether they’re willing to work with you in making the concepts. You’ll most likely need a merchant for flowers, decor and lighting. Additionally, get an expert photographer to capture the whole arrangement. Try making a few mock wedding timelines for various events. This will enable potential customers to imagine their big day when they are deciding whether to hire you.

6. Promote Your Business:

To draw in new clients, you ought to promote your services through various channels, for example, a site, verbal, and social media.
Website: Since a great many people use web engines to discover services, it's significant that your business has an online presence. Make it a point to add your business to platforms like Google My Business to amplify the likelihood of potential clients finding out about your brand. A site can likewise give business info to clients. At the point when you set up online advertisements on search engines or wedding marketplaces, connect them to your site where guests can become familiar with your services. Also, don't stress. Nowadays, making a site isn't difficult.
Promote using friends and family: Another approach to advertise your business is by telling your friends and family. Send them an email with your business info or promote your services during a party or family gathering. In the event that some of them are getting hitched, offer to design their wedding at a discount. Utilize this chance to construct your portfolio.
Social Media: In conclusion, make business accounts on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. These platforms can help with showcasing your services to opportune individuals. For example, Facebook's Audience Insights gives some key data about your objective market, with the goal that you can create better advertising. Instagram can likewise offer analytics about your audience to assist you with your marketing methodology.

As a wedding planner, you’ll be an artist, a performer, a referee, and a visionary. It’s a very difficult job, yet you’ll be compensated for a long time to come if you start your business the correct way and work it well. If you need to endure and flourish in the wedding planning business, you must put on a happy face and mean it—constantly. Likewise, you must be pleasant—constantly. It may appear to be a straightforward formula for success, however in the event that you work well and you’re happy and individuals know it, the referrals will flow and you’ll remain occupied.

The Wedding School kickstarts the Batch of 2020 amidst COVID-19

April 23, 2024July 14, 2020 by janki

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Even during the pandemic, the zeal for learning is on a rise. As our CEO Mareesha Parikh says, ‘Don’t let the learning stop’ Even the lockdown couldn’t stop us from imparting knowledge & value. Adapting to the technology of this day and age, we’ve begun our wedding planning courses LIVE Online.

You can now learn Wedding Planning & Management from anywhere across the globe with our online courses. There is no barrier to learning. We have our classes on the weekends. We are focused on quality education and training by helping aspiring individuals prepare to become professional wedding planners. We prepare students to face the dynamics of wedding planning and how they can eventually become leaders & become successful entrepreneurs.

To start things off for our TWS Tribe, we had a surprise box delivered to them.
We sent them a starter kit to help them be more prepared for the classes.

In our session 1, we got to introduce ourselves and everyone got to know each other. Our CEO, Mareesha Parikh then proceeded to give an introduction to wedding planning and after more discussion at the end of the class, the students were given a research assignment.

Session 2 kicked off with our students presenting their assignment and discussing the important moments in a wedding with Hemant Kale. He spoke about the creative aspect of the job and gave a brief introduction to the Industry stalwarts. We’ve been educating budding wedding planners at the wedding school for over two years but this is our first virtual batch.

Thanks to the overwhelming response and support in the industry, we’ve been lucky enough to build a foundation for the wedding planners.

How To Choose The Best Wedding Planning Institute

April 23, 2024June 22, 2020 by janki

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Wedding planning is a great occupation that can lead to amazing opportunities to the students after they have successfully completed their course. During the course, the students figure out how to design, structure, analyse, and execute a wedding. Furthermore, the students will have the option to ace in the marketing strategies, promoting and accounting for the wedding and event planning related jobs. The best wedding planning schools in India give internship opportunities to assist students with executing every one of their abilities and to gain experience over the duration of their course. The students likewise get the chance to work with some big names from the industry and learn basic planning while at the same time working with their expert staff. From Mehendi to vidaai and the reception, a wedding planner executes a huge job. Till recently the job of a wedding organizer or facilitator was to book venues, flower specialists, artists, caterers etc. Yet, today they are responsible for taking care of a wide assortment of assignments like meeting the bride and groom to comprehend their vision, organising the wedding, finding the correct venue, vendor, DJ, photographer, flower specialist, and that’s just the beginning. They are responsible for managing all the issues that may happen before, during or after the event. Their significant job is to monitor the wedding events and to guarantee incredible services to all the guests and the couple. To begin your vocation in this industry you have to get your basics right. It is quite reasonable that you begin searching for wedding planner schools. Joining a school will be exceptionally useful as it will give you an understanding of the reality of the industry. Simultaneously finding out about the field will give you a higher ground compared to your counterparts who did not enroll in wedding planning courses. These are a few ways by which you can figure out which wedding organizer school will be best for you. For a wedding planner management course, the applicant should have finished their 10+2 in any stream from an accredited board or college. There are various schools or colleges in India offering wedding planning courses according to the demands of the industry. Listed below are a few ways to test out which institute works best for you:

1. Research the courses that the Institute offers:

You have decided to become a wedding organizer and you are extremely amped up for it but now what? I am sure you are plagued with many doubts and questions. To step into any industry you need knowledge. Learning your foundational knowledge will give you a head start in your profession. If you do not have any clue about the course or what wedding planning entails, your foundation won’t be strong enough. To get the information you need, start researching for courses related to your field. In all actuality, there isn’t only one course that instructs you to turn into a wedding organizer. The wedding planning industry is exceptionally assorted and big. You have to have some expertise in your interest area and gradually develop with the assistance of your experience. There are numerous diplomas, certification courses, advanced certificates and concentrated courses offered by some wedding organizer establishments. For instance, you can pick a specific course like how to plan a destination wedding. You can likewise decide on a Diploma in Wedding Management and design or a particular course in flower management.

2. Simplified Admission Process:

You should definitely put in a lot of thought and thoroughly research every institute before joining a wedding planner school. But, when you have concluded your research you have to be passionate enough to begin your course right away. You will be more encouraged to enroll in a school in the event that you can join the school with no issues on account of its simple admission process. You must go to the site and locate a FAQ section or a form you can fill out with your inquiries. Along these lines, the school can get back to you and give you further insights regarding the courses you are keen on. Additionally, you can directly go to the school and get yourself enlisted.

3. Check if they offer a discount:

Picking a wedding planning course can be costly for certain students. Be that as it may, this ought not to be the reason to opt out of doing the course. There are many Wedding Planning Institutes which offer discounts or reduction in fees. Discover one which will furnish you with the same. You cannot simply take the plunge without thinking about the expenses. Regardless of whether it is referenced on the site you can even call them or go to the school and inquire as to whether they have any such discounts. You simply need to have the mental fortitude to go and have a chat with them. Odds are they may support you.

4. Check if they offer Field Experience:

Learning wedding planning theoretically is only the beginning. In the end, practical on-field knowledge is an absolute necessity to flourish in this industry. A decent wedding organizer school will furnish you with numerous opportunities where you can get such an experience. They ought to give you at any rate 3 months internship after the theoretical portion is finished. Working at weddings is the basic step to find out about the business. Students need to be instructed on how to survey the venue before the real wedding. Working at weddings will show you how to function under tension. It will give you an idea about how weddings are an intense business and you have to have a great deal of endurance and good judgment to be an expert in this industry. Likewise, working at a wedding will give you clarity about your areas of expertise. Practical training will also guarantee that you get an opportunity to connect with the working industry professionals.

5. Interesting and Viable Career Opportunities:

A decent wedding institute will organize workshops for their students. Prior to joining, make sure you research this in the event that they give such workshops and classes where you can meet working industry experts. This will assist you in getting an understanding of the real business. It is significant that the establishment you pick encourages you to find a job after you complete the course. They should assist you with your CV’s and help you with the placement. It’s imperative that you begin working with or under a decent wedding organizer in light of the fact that your insight will be extremely new. So don’t battle to secure your job on your own. Your organization must assist you with sending your CV to reputed organizations where you can start your internship/job. Fundamentally, they should give you a head start since they are the ones who have teamed up with many wedding planning organizations. Before you join you can also check their partners on their site. Numerous individuals get into this industry since it is extremely showy and glamourous. Make an effort not to pay attention to this part towards the beginning of your profession. Simply go with the learning attitude. Get as much introduction as possible. Be relentless and don’t surrender in the event that you are extremely passionate about this field. At long last, your insight will be of incredible worth and take you forward. If you feel like you are ready and have researched thoroughly, go get yourself enlisted in a Wedding Planner Institute. Happy Learning!

5 Reasons why the Wedding Industry will explode after COVID-19

April 23, 2024June 17, 2020 by janki

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Indian weddings are indeed a memorable affair and on an average, a person spends around one-fifth of his life savings on their wedding day. The wedding industry did take a setback with a lot of weddings getting cancelled due to coronavirus. But the industry will kickstart their work on a larger scale as soon as the guidelines are issued. One of the most lucrative industries in India, they are all set to erupt post-COVID-19. Here are some of the reasons why.

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1. 50% of couples are planning a 2021 wedding

This is the best time to boost your career by upskilling and learning the ins and outs of the wedding industry in India. Learn under the guidance of industry experts with our interactive and detailed curriculum. So when the wedding season starts, you’ll be ready to begin an illustrious career.

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2. 90% of couples have confirmed that pandemic will not affect their pre-planned wedding budgets

According to a survey done by the Wedding Wire, families or couples said that they wouldn’t let the pandemic affect their wedding celebrations. Majority of the population choose to get married in India, so when the weddings resume it will be with the same excitement and vigour.

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3. Online Weddings are rising in popularity

The pandemic couldn’t stop couples from getting married. Instead of cancelling their nuptials, many couples have opted for getting married virtually via zoom or skype wedding with their loved ones able to witness their union of love from around the world.

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4. Weddings for a limited number of people have already begun

During this lockdown, many couples chose to downsize their wedding and invite guests according to the government guidelines. Love continues at the time of this pandemic with social distancing and donning masks. With new safety precautions post-pandemic, weddings will be bigger than ever. How they will manage social distancing? The guests will be given time slots to attend weddings.

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5. Now more than ever, people want to marry their significant others

With uncertainty looming over the future, people want to hold onto their love and cherish it. They want to be with their significant others in the future. There is an increase in trends of people getting engaged or Roka’s happening virtually. Love has only blossomed during this time and will continue to do so.

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As lives continue, the marriages will prosper and continue with full pomp and splendour next year. Now is the best time to pursue your dreams and join the multi-billion dollar wedding industry as a wedding event planner. Interested in how to be a wedding planner? Connect with us to know more.