Harry Potter Themed Party
“I was looking forward to this the most because we were going to have a BALL PIT! And it really did turn out to be my favourite function – so glad we did this instead of a reception. We did a bunch of random things that came together beautifully – we insisted guests wear sneakers with their formals, we had a ball pit constructed, we had a kickass gif photo booth, we had glow-in-the-dark face painting, and we had Sushant Divgikar perform in his famous male/female voice. It was a mash-mash of very different things but they aligned so well, and we’re still hearing stories about that night.”- says the bride.
Cocktail & After Party
Fun Anecdote:
“The after party randomly almost became a Harry Potter themed party, and I had no idea that was going to happen! I’m a big Potter fan, so our wedding planners made an impromptu decision to have our first dance to Hedwig’s Theme… and they also threw in some ‘golden snitches’ into the ball pit. To top it off, Sid got a lightning bolt scar painted on his head from the glow-in-the-dark painting corner.”- says the bride.
Wedding Planning Tips Or Advice For Couples Getting Married
“Don’t listen to anyone who says weddings are fun for the guests but not for the bride and groom. We heard a lot of this but refused to take it seriously. We prioritised the experience over everything – US having fun and our guests having fun, too. Everything else (clothes, jewellery, themes, etc) was secondary. And it worked out so well… we loved hearing people tell us that they’ve never seen a bride and groom enjoying themselves so much. That set the tone for everyone else too!
We optimized for guest experiences, so we did a bunch of small things that really added up to the overall effect:
1) We gave everyone card-holders that could stick at the back of their phones. Room key cards were put in those, and so many people commented on how helpful those were – especially women who end up carrying purses only so they can carry their room key.
2) We gave nathnis out to all the women in the baraat, and so many people got a kick out of wearing them.
3) We insisted guests wear sneakers + western outfits for the last function so they could be super comfortable (and get into the ball pit without difficulty). A lot of people really appreciated that, especially since by the last function you’re usually tired of wearing heels and elaborate Indian outfits.”- says the bride.
