Wedding Registry - Gifting Experience Rooted in Practicality

With wedding gifting begins the ‘vicious gifting cycle’. One where the multiple clocks, dinnerware, watches, sheets and such other merchandise all wrapped up in pretty bows and colorful paper end up as gifts you roll out at the next party you attend! A wedding registry strives to create a gifting experience rooted in practicality. Having a wedding registry is extremely common at western weddings. The concept of creating your wedding gift wishlist made its entry in the Indian wedding domain in the year 2016 with the arrival of www.formyshaadi.com the concept is creeping in slowly but steadily with millennial's embracing the practicality of the idea.

What Couples Think: Its weird requesting for gifts.

What Guests Think: We are gifting them either ways, knowing what they actually need makes the whole process of deciding the gift way more easy and practical.

People will want to buy you gifts no matter what, might as well make it worth their buck!

Your guests are expecting to get you a gift for your wedding, so taking the time to pick out things you’ll really enjoy makes that process so much easier. That way you’ll end up with the décor items or experiences you will love, instead of something totally unexpected that doesn’t fit your taste.

Culturally, Indians remain apprehensive about wishing for gifts, especially when it comes to higher-end items they might not be able to afford for themselves or use right away. The idea of selecting your own gifts and asking relatives to contribute may seem audacious to some. But most guests love wedding registries—it helps them find a gift the couple really wants, and those high-end items? You’d be surprised how quickly they get snapped up as group gifts or by your favorite aunt. A wedding registry is a practical solution to the age old wedding gift dilemma!

What Couples Think: “These gifts are too expensive.”

What Friends Think: Let’s all pitch in!!

How does a wedding registry work in India?

The western culture ropes in multiple stores and multiple wishlist's as a part of their wedding registry. In India; couples can pull off a wedding registry through select websites that help achieve the same. Essentially you initiate your gift registry on a website and add all the items on it which you would love to receive as gifts. You then invite all your guests into your registry so they can see your wish list and buy you the items you chose. Some with gracious hearts request guests to donate to a charity they support. However the choice is solely yours and right from appliances to holidays, you can have it all.

“Couples create a registry where their guests help fund things a down payment for a house or any home improvement projects if they already own one” Says Sudha Maheshwari  Founder and CEO of www.formyshaadi.com 

Here’s a list of a few websites you could use to customize your wedding wishlist

www.weddingwishlist.com

www.wishtry.in

www.zibonga.com

www.mythofa.com

www.vowsandwishes.com

www.theyellowdoorstore.com

#fact

When actor Priyanka Chopra tied the knot with American singer Nick Jonas, they opted for a wedding registry of gifts ranging from home basics, travel essentials to pet accessories, making the concept popular.

Actors Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh requested guests to donate to a charity (The Live Love Laugh Foundation) they supported; it’s also an accepted form of gifting.

We’ve also got you covered on a few tips to help you through

Time It Right

Registering post your engagement is a good thing to do. It’s great for guests who'd like to purchase a gift for any prewedding celebration—engagement parties, showers—or for people who'd just like to send something to congratulate you!

Be Yourself

Don't go by traditional registry lists. If you’re not a fan of baking and love adventure or camping instead it makes more sense to register for a tent than for a stand mixer. However also consider the fact that your tastes may change in the future.

Do It Together

The two of you should be registering for gifts you'll both enjoy. To decide on what you need, talk about the style of home you'd both like, and divide and conquer categories (maybe you get to choose electronics, while your partner selects the bedding). Try not to take too much input from well-meaning family members and friends—this is for your home, not theirs, and your decisions should be made with your partner.

Over-Register

To satisfy gift needs for showers and engagement parties, request more items than the number of people on your guest list. Having options doesn't look greedy at all: You're actually doing guests a favor by giving them more choices.

Think Outside the Box

Have everything you already need? Register for experiences, right from honeymoon trips, spa treatments, hotel stay, concert tickets—the sky's the limit.

Hello Summer Weddings - Summer Wedding Ideas

Well, the winter weddings have been amazing & it’s now time to roll out some exquisite summer weddings. If you are a gorgeous summer bride to be & you’re reading this, continue reading because we’ve got you covered with ideas that will leave you inspired for your sunny wedding days!

Hydrate, Hydrate & Hydrate some more!

Keep your guests hydrated in style with fruit-infused water. Flavored H20 will make guests even more inclined to stay hydrated during a hot celebration. If you don’t want to get all fancy, ensure sufficient chilled bottled water is available at every ceremony.

Drink It Up

Get your F&B team to stock up sangria, mimosa, mai tai, mojitos etc. Get the team to curate a new mocktail/cocktail that can be named after the two of you.

Boozy popsicles are a fun choice for those pool parties and afternoon events on your itinerary.  Ensure you have non-alcoholic ones stocked up for the kids and non-drinkers. Display cans of soda, beers in a boat filled with ice.

Barbecues

Hailed as a crowd-pleasing option that’s full of flavor. Swap the traditional wedding meals for grills and barbecue. There's a time and place for a heavy, decadent five-course meal, and your summer wedding is not it. 

Sticking to lighter, more refreshing fare, like simple grilled fish or chicken, a fresh salad, seasonal vegetables, chutneys, dips, breads ensure you have happy tummy’s akin happy guests. Thrown in a few conventional Indian options to satiate guests that are keen on Indian fare.

Summer Saviours

Prepare a basket of flip flops, sunglasses, sun tan lotion, wet wipes, scarves and leave them in the wash rooms for guests to grab. 

These also double up as welcome hampers in line with your summer wedding.

Make a Smart Timeline

The last thing you want to do is ask guests to stand around in the sun for hours on end. While we suggest keeping the time between your ceremony and reception short at any time of year, it's especially essential when temps spike. Minimize time without shade and try to plan your wedding to start at the cooler points of the day, like a sunset ceremony and evening reception.

Beach Weddings

Why wait for your honeymoon to enjoy the beach when the India boasts of some fantastic beach destinations to tie the knot? Marry right on the sand, plan a sunset wedding. That way you are safe from the blazing rays of the sun, the beautiful gradient in the sky and the waves in the background are just an added bonus!

Pick a Fresh Color Palette

For summer weddings, skip darker tones in favor of lighter, airier shades. We love white weddings with pops of pretty pastels or bold colors, like bright yellows, coral, or blue. Figure out what works best in your space, but avoid heavy tones that make everything feel warmer than it already is.

Space for shade

While a party, rain dance, foam party and all the fun in the sun seems like a great idea, Ensure each venue has options for people to escape the sun for a bit. Plan for parasols, gazebos, oversized umbrellas etc with your event planner.

Ceremony Ideas

These panel programs spread out to create fans. That way, you can ensure that no guest will be without a cooling device. 

You plan could also plan for the battery operated mini fans, that could serve as wedding favours from your summer wedding.

Beauty Station

Having a beauty station at the reception is especially relevant if your reception/wedding ceremony is outdoors in the heat. This gives guests a chance to freshen up and get back as quickly as possible. All you need is a pretty table, mirror and some essentials such as deodorant, face wipes, perfume, and anything else your guests may desire.

Picnic Styled Sun downers

Instead of the traditional welcome lunch, plan a welcome sun downer at an outdoor space with some rustic décor. Gather some old benches, paint them up, and decorate them with cute picnic blankets, incorporate a BBQ. 

Set up lawn games, nothing says "summer" like playing lawn games in the summer breeze.

Spectacular Landscapes & Visa on Arrival : Top five destinations to get hitched in style!

Fantasizing that perfect destination wedding in a chic corner of the world? Disheartened by the thought of stringent visa regulations? Kiss the agony good bye! We’ve got you covered on some breathtakingly beautiful,fun and dreamy wedding destinations that serve as the perfect backdrop to customize the wedding of your dreams!

Thrilling Thailand

Thailand is draped with extremely beautiful natural sights, right from mighty mountains in the North to the serene seascapes in the South. While Koh Samui and Phuket bag the title of being all time favorites, Couples that seek exclusivity can also explore private islands such as the Naka Island with its lush greenery and alienated beaches waiting to be explored. The options are endless and you can be sure to find a setting that suits your love story the best!

Scintillating Seychelles

Popularly known as the islands of love and considered among the top romantic destinations in the World, Seychelles is a picture perfect destination to slip your toes in the pearl white sand and Say “I do”. Bound by turquoise waters, granitic boulders and forest clad mountains be sure to be transported to the dreamy locations you’ve so often seen in movies. Whether you choose Mahe, Praslin or La Digue you’re sure to be spell bound by the tropical paradise experience!

Mesmerizing Maldives

Maldives is home to some of the best beaches in the world. Clear blue sea, beautiful reefs, and amazing weather are reasons enough for Maldives to top that favorite wedding destination list. Choose a sunset cruise wedding, tie the knot along the beautiful coastline or skip the usual and have a trailblazing wedding by tying the knot underwater. Maldives is a realm of endless possibilities with world class hospitality that promises you nothing more than the perfect to start to your happily ever after!

Incredible Indonesia

Indonesia is unusual and exciting. Choose from some of the most exquisite temples, iconic chapels if you wish to break away from the trend of a beach wedding. Bali with its beautiful sites and luxurious resorts is definitely the most popular on the wedding scene. However, Jakarta, Sumatra, Nusa Dua are equally breathtaking and offer some exciting venues that are sure to add to your wedding celebratory mood at Indonesia!

Marvelous Mauritius

Mauritius has always been a stunner on the destination wedding map for years. Perfect tropical scenes, sun kissed beaches, rich culture, fascinating night life, Mauritius has it all. Top Notch resorts and villas are the perfect option to host the private ceremonies and are also amazing accommodation options. You can choose to keep it traditional and sacred by getting married in a Hindu temple and have the rituals performed by a pundit or choose a different path and say “I do” at a private island such as the Ile Des Deux Cocos, making the wedding unique and extra special!

Weddings by Garema Kumar span across the globe, we would be happy to curate a personalized wedding experience to suit your requirement!

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