9 Things To Keep In Mind While Planning Your Monsoon Wedding!

Monsoon weddings are one of the key elements in any dramatic Bollywood movie. It rains, and the lead couple is soaked and it makes for the most romantic scene ever. Cut to reality, where the humidity can mess with your hair and the water logging in the streets isn’t exactly the fairy tale wedding you planned. Nevertheless, monsoon weddings can be fun too, as long as you are ready for it. The weather is cooler, the greenery is lush and can make way for the most fun wedding your guests will witness.

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So if you are planning a monsoon wedding this year, here are the 9 most essential things to keep in mind as you plan it!

Celebrate The Rains And Make A Rain Dance Event Out Of It!

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Plan your events with the rain. Nothing like accepting the rains and having fun with it. Check the weather and plan a pool party or a fun outdoor haldi-holi event that all your guests will love

Pick Your Fabrics Wisely

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Even if you don’t plan to get drenched in the rain, pick your fabrics for your sarees and lehengas wisely. Don’t go for heavy lehengas that you may have a tough time lifting while walking from your car to the venue. Pick organza, georgette, chiffon, crepe or synthetic fabrics for your sarees. Do not pick any see through fabrics if you are planning a rain dance event!

Tell Your Guests About Your Plans

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Mention it clearly on the invite if you are planning a rain dance or you expect your guests to be drenched for any event like a haldi holi and the works. This way they can be better prepared in terms of outfits when they arrive to your event.

Opt For Faux Florals For Your Décor And Hairstyle!

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Fresh flowers have a charm of their own but also wilt really fast in rains. So say yes to faux flowers for your décor and even hairdo so that you can be rest assured that your décor will look picture perfect and so will your hairstyle!

Get A Makeup Trial With Waterproof Cosmetics

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This is crucial. Don’t just take the word of any makeup artist, experiment with it yourself. Get a makeup trial done with waterproof cosmetics and splash some water to check if the makeup stays on or no. This will help you check with your makeup can withstand the humidity of the day. Also, if you have frizzy hair, check with your hairstylist on how you can tame them in the humidity.

Say Yes To A Monsoon Friendly Menu

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While chai-pakoras are always a fun combination, salads and sushis in the monsoon are a no-no. It's advisable to take raw vegetables or salads off your monsoon wedding menu. Add piping hot desserts to your menu instead for that warm welcome!

Pick The Right Footwear

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The rains can make the floor slippery and the mud wet, so pick footwear that will give you a solid footing when you move around rather than you slipping. If you are comfortable with flats, check the sole for grooves to create some friction. If you want heels, pick kitten heels or wedges instead of pointy stilettos.

Place Multiple Dehumidifiers At Your Wedding Venue

This will ensure that your venue is dry and humid-free. Trust us, you will be thankful and so will your guests!

Make Provisions For The Guests

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Even though monsoon weddings are fun, its not so fun to stay drenched the full time – especially if you are planning a rain dance or pool party. Make provisions where your guests can dry off, change if they want to post the event. Have extra napkins, towels, hair dryers and even umbrellas for guests who aren’t comfortable with the rain. If it’s an evening event, have insect repellents available.

All these tips will help you to have a fabulous monsoon wedding without any worries!

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