We Spoke To 6 Couples Who Had Lockdown Weddings, & Here Are Their Expert Tips!

They did it, and if you're planning it, then here's some inspiration! A lot of couples are choosing to having lockdown weddings these days instead of waiting it out, and if you're also one of those couples who are contemplating an intimate wedding during these testing times, then here are some helpful tips (and motivation) from couples who went ahead with it themselves. Yup, special advice for brides- tips and expert advice on how to host a wedding during lockdown.

Couple 1: Megha & Tushar

Images via Gautam Khullar Photography

Tip 1: In this time of excess and emergency we would like to suggest everyone to keep their wedding celebrations simple and old school. That time when our ancestors would get married out of their homes had a sense of simplicity and togetherness. They enjoyed building every detail, each member of the family either cooking or doing the decor. It all felt like a celebration where everyone had something to add to. Something we were able to achieve and don’t think we would have enjoyed it if we did it as we had originally planned.

Tip 2: Secondly regardless of all the simplicity it was essential for us to document this day. Wedding albums and photographs go on for a lifetime. These essential moments are frozen in time. And we couldn’t have compromised on that. Thinking about the stories we would tell generations to come had to have pictures to show. So we would recommend to have either a professional photographer or even someone in the family who could photograph your special moments.

Couple 2: Bhavdeep & Harkarandeep

Image via Paran Singh Photography 

Tip 1: Divide your guest list into how many ever functions you have. So that everyone is attending atleast one ceremony.

Tip 2: Do DIYs and use old stuff at home for decoration.

Tip 3: To solve the F&B issue, ask family and friends to get one home cooked dish each.

Couple 3: Sanyukta & Nishant

Images via DelhiVelvet - By Divishth Kakkar★ 4.3

Tip 1 : Be flexible, don’t let strict customs spoil your mood
Tip 2 : You will be compromising on your big day, but that shouldn’t take down your spirit of ‘getting married’. Decide on a theme and Enjoy your bachelor’s party on Zoom.

Couple 4: Riti & Amrit

Tip 1: Zoom all the way! Zoom is amazing for hosting a wedding for all the guests who can’t make it. They can dress up and be present in all the festivities. (Even had my bachelorette on zoom)
Tip 2: Less is more, specially during this time. If it’s a day weddding all you need is beautiful fresh flower arrangements and rangoli for decorations. Add fairy lights and lamps for the night functions.
Tip 3: You don’t need to buy conventional designer lehengas for your intimate lockdown weddings. Do with something more meaningful and personal. My mother designed mine and my husband’s outfits for our wedding which will always be so special to us.
Tip 4: Redoing your mother’s or grandmothers old bridal lehengas or saris and styling them in a modern way can also be a great idea.

Couple 5: Tushar & Manika 

Images via Vintage Films ★ 4.9

Tip 1: Getting married in the lockdown is the best decision, only when you chose to look beyond the idea of a big fat Indian wedding. When the venue, people, entertainment and everything else that make s it fancy, doesn't really matter. All that matters is your fiancé, and the fact that you both get to spend so much quality time with each other, you get to create a bond which would remain special for the entire life.
Tip 2: Even in the lockdown you can make it the most beautiful and memorable day of your life, it just needs the right planning and execution.
Tip 3: One needs to mentally strong and willing to be able to take such a decision, and to be happy with it all their lives.

Couple 6: Shreya & Akshay

Image via Snapped Studio

Tip 1: Don’t go overboard! Start with a mood board of how you want you intimate wedding to look like and act accordingly. Be practical as you’d not want your house to look over cluttered
Tip 2: Create a list of decor available at home and mix match it with lighting as well as current home accessories
Tip 3: DIY decor lets you add personalised elements to every part of your wedding and you really do feel a part of your own wedding instead of attending it like a guest. Understand that you’re not a pro and there maybe situations when you will have to scrap out elements you dislike. Be ready for end minute changes and other DIY alternatives. DIY can be a great family bonding activity, too! Cherish that time with your family and friends.

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