4 Ways To Plan A Fun And Quirky Monsoon Wedding

Do most wedding anniversaries in your family fall in the months of November and December? But, now it is your turn to get married, and you are in no mood to follow the family path? Do not worry! Choose the unconventional norm and tie the knot this monsoon season. A monsoon wedding might sound a little out of the box, but if planned well, can be way more fun than winter weddings.

Most of the weddings take place between October to February, so all the best venues and caterers are pre-booked, and even the pundits are not free. But, monsoon is the best time to bargain for deals as most vendors are free at this time of the year. So this monsoon season, get what you want at the lowest cost. Let us tell you four best advantages of having a monsoon wedding.

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#1. A blessing in disguise

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You are probably thinking about the myriad problems that can occur, if you choose to get married during the rainy season. But, there are plenty of reasons to give it a happy nod as well.

• There are shoe sales throughout this season. The prices of caterers also go down. You can easily bargain with venue managers, and can manage to save a lot of money.
• It may seem unbelievable but people actually book popular wedding halls a year in advance. But, if you are an August bride, you will get your desired venue even a month in advance.

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• It is a great idea to escape from the city and have a wedding at a hill station or a beach. Your wedding will be a great vacation for all your invitees and will be fondly remembered by all.
• Monsoon is a very romantic time and tying the knot with raindrops falling all around will surely make you fall for you partner all over again.

#2. Pre-planning

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Ask your wedding planner to arrange for waterproof tents at the venue. To be on the safer side, organise all the ceremonies indoors. Make sure that there are no leakages anywhere. Besides this, choose a venue that is convenient for all the guests. Also check for any potholes outside the venue.

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Make arrangements for valets with large umbrellas to help the guests reach the venue from their cars. You can also hire a few cabs to pick and drop some of the guests. You can plan for a few other things.

• Make sure there is a backup power supply as there can be random power cuts during monsoons.
• Floral arrangements during the monsoons may attract insects. So, you can think of a hatke wedding décor like candles in ornate glass candleholders, or create a 'fairy tale-like' ambience with rice lights and diaphanous curtains.

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#3. The Menu

Monsoon weddings give you an unparalleled opportunity to explore different menu options. Just take extra care to ensure that everything is prepared in a hygienic manner, since there is a greater chance of stomach ailments during this season. Make sure that everything is fresh; the best way to do this is by having live counters.

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You can explore some different ideas for the menu.

• Monsoon is the perfect time for a variety of seafood options.
• Keep a hot soup counter for dinner.

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• Besides tava items and pasta, a live counter for bhajiya and jalebi will be a definite hit. You can also add hot drinks like masala or kulladh chai, kesar doodh with rabri, and badaam milk in your menu.
• You can have sweets shaped like umbrellas and rain boots. The grown-ups would love these quirky and colourful treats just as much as the kids.

#4. The monsoon theme

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Make 'rain' your theme by using fountains, umbrellas and rainbow colours around the venue. Add some special touches to brighten up the ambience.

• For your pre-wedding functions, instead of having a plain old party, plan a rain dance party for your friends. It will definitely be a show-stealing event. Make sure lots of hot tea and coffee gets served right afterwards.
• You can use bright colours to decorate the venue. Go for a rainbow theme since that would cheer up the ambience.
• You can play classic monsoon songs at the reception.

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So, now you know why a monsoon wedding is not a bad idea at all. Follow our tips and divert your expenses to more fruitful plans such as your honeymoon, a joint investment plan or may be a first night gift for your beloved.

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