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Are you excited about the upcoming wedding in your family? We can understand that apart from the joy of all the festivities, you are also worried about how you will be able to manage every responsibility that has come your way. Managing every aspect of the wedding is not a job for the faint hearted, after all, they are not called the big fat Indian wedding just like that. Every function from haldi to bhaat, to sangeet and cocktail, to the actual wedding and reception require lots of preparation. A sensible thing would be to let professionals assist you so that you can enjoy the festivities without any worries. Thankfully, we have event consultant and manager available to take care of every possible situation. What is the Role of an Event Consultant? Planning an event, especially one at a large scale is not everyone’s cup of tea. There are several things which might go out of hand. However, instead of managing everything on your own, you can take the assistance of event consultants. If you know what you want but don’t know how to get it done, hiring an event consultant would make things easy. What to look for before hiring an event consultant? Sometimes people hire event consultant to plan the event, while others have some ideas but need professionals to execute it. Whatever your requirement, ensure that you discuss it with prospective candidates before hiring one. If you have decided to trust the responsibilities of the event to an event consultant, here’s what you should keep in mind before hiring one: Considering that event consultants can lower your stress, hiring one seems like a good idea. Survey to hire the best event consultant in your area.

Wedding Planner (to the bride’s mother)  – Ma’am, what was your favourite moment of the wedding? Customer  – My daughter prefers to keep her emotions to herself and is not very expressive yet on the day of the cocktails she walked up to me, hugged me and whispered in my ears – ‘Thank you for everything, the place is looking heavenly, everything is so perfect.” As a wedding planner listening to compliments like these is always a treat and it feels even more accomplishing when the ‘mother’ of the bride had been involved in the overall planning, going to great lengths to ensure that whole event turns out to be a fairy tale wedding for her daughter. As wedding planners we always come across a variety of customers, a few of them have a broad idea of what they want and look for our advice for venue, colour palette, aesthetics, cuisines etc. and then there are a few customers who just walk in knowing exactly what they want – right from the hues of décor to ingredients of cuisines on the offer, yet leave ‘us’ with the option of using our experience to ensure best results on ground. Wedding of Sanjana & Nishit provided us with the opportunity of meeting one such customer – Mrs. Sharmila Karve, the bride’s mother.  Sanjana & Nishit during the wedding ceremonies Mrs. Karve in her ever-so-youthful avatar It all started with a phone call (which we later got to know was) on recommendation of a revered common acquaintance. The first call gave us a fair idea of the expectations of the customer, we were asked to share a few references, testimonials, videos and photographs of previous events and a lot more.   A few references and phone calls later the first meeting happened in the month of September 2019 and it was also the culmination of our confidence building endeavors. The meeting went of well and we were provided with a broad outline of the cocktail event. At a later stage we were also entrusted with the task of photography, transport solutions, catering services at home and management of the Bar. We had to envisage what Mrs. Karve wanted, ideate around it, innovate if required and then present the results to her, a few yeses and no’s later and just a few days before the event we were ready with our plan and keeping 5 % for ‘Mr. Murphy’, the final preparations were started.   Mr. Murphy struck a few times but then that’s a story to be told in some other blog at some other time. As the day came closer, anxiety made it’s way through; yet Mrs. Karve veiled it with a very calm demeanor. During the buildup days to marriage, her habit of thinking aloud while going through a plan was a sight to behold, and I will be very honest it added a lot of fun and zest, even though at times it was difficult to know exactly which part of her speech is to be paid attention to, as it may just be part of her thought. As big a sport she is, I could joke with her to let me know when to pay attention.     The décor at home was kept minimalistic and elegant. In view of the Haldi ceremony colour theme was ‘shades of yellow’. To give a subtle touch to the décor, rough woven material was used to provide overhead cover. A 150 ft X 2 ft rangoli was made all along the pathway using marigold and the whole house was lit up using rice lights. Menu over the four meals was traditional Punjabi, Awadhi and Maharashtrian.  The idea was to slowly set up the tempo for the event and make each sub-event unique and enjoyable and not over-do the events preceding wedding functions.  The venue for cocktail was between two greens of a golf course. The décor had to be in sync with the already beautiful surroundings, it had to have a feel of being expansive yet cozy and comfortable. The event was in the evening hence the most important factor was the use of light and it had to be meticulously planned. Floral arrangement had to be done using Carnations and Bougainvillea, former was choice of Mrs. Karve and the latter was favourite flower of the bride. Bougainvillea is a difficult flower to be used yet the team came up with the idea of using it at the bar counter that had a glass front. Colour theme for the day was purple and white. Menu for the event was decided to be a fusion of Awadhi and Kashmiri cuisines. For the DJ, customer wanted English retro music.  Dance floor was 2000 sq ft with a 50 ft. fairy light backdrop. It was an inward-lit dance floor to ensure that the ambient lighting is not affected by the light of dance floor. With these as a few basic guidelines; the team at Passiflora sat down to brainstorm on the décor.  The most difficult part was planning the ambient lighting to cover the huge venue without it being too bright or too dull/dark. The pathway was approx. 200 ft and area of approx. 5000 sq ft had to be decorated. The ground at the venue was divided into two distinct landscapes – one a flat surface and the other a gradual slope terminating at an amphitheater. A glimpse of the venue from the southern end, near the dance floor. The area beyond the lights in the center was the food layout area. WeDoites came to the conclusion that the only way forward is to work on the decoration in a manner that it touches all the senses of guests. The first step was to just enhance the ambient beauty of the venue by converting it into a fairyland. With that as a start point; a fairy light canopy was erected along the pathway for 200 ft, on the sides of this canopy were …

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Why is it important to choose the right destination for your wedding? Your wedding day is not just a mere event but a celebration of love and the start of a journey together. The location of the wedding is a significant factor that is sometimes overlooked. Adding views to your vows is very crucial for making your special day even more special. Memories Your wedding’s location creates the foundation for a lifetime of memories. Whether you exchange vows in front of a historic castle, on a beach that is soaked in sunlight, or in a picturesque vineyard, the location plays an essential part in your love story. Selecting a location that matches your personality enhances the sentimentality and guarantees that you will be swept back into the wonder of that location each time you look back on the memories. A new beginning Selecting the ideal location is a metaphor for the new journey you two are starting. It’s a proclamation of your dedication that embodies what you want for the future. Location enhances the magic of your wedding, making it a truly extraordinary experience for you as well as people who are attending your wedding, from making unforgettable memories to symbolizing your special love story. Therefore, before getting married make sure the place you choose is meaningful to both of you. The guests A well-chosen destination not only caters to the couple’s desires but also considers the comfort and enjoyment of the guests.  In the event that guests are traveling, selecting a location that is beautiful and elegant creates a pleasurable experience for all, making your wedding an unforgettable solitude for everyone as it is not just about ceremony but about creating an entire experience for everyone who is involved in your wedding. ‘We do’ all-in-one packages Choosing all-inclusive wedding packages is often an essential step in selecting the ideal venue. ‘We Do’ provides all-inclusive services, like accommodation, decoration, and catering, which makes the planning process simpler. This ensures an effortless, well-organized event while also relieving the couple of some of their stress.