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Plan a wedding abroad (Bali) could be very overwhelming since you are not familiar with the destination country, you have no one to trust (not yet),and you have no friends to get to know a second opinion, you have completely no idea where to start, it’s simply a blank piece of paper, but yet, the wedding destination is quite tempting. Here are a few tips:

WEDDING VISION

First thing first, you should MAKE UP YOUR MIND about your WEDDING VISION. this is important because the wedding in Bali is very various, too many options and that could make you more confused, so pick up 3-5 options then you can narrow it down. You can see so many options on the internet,  however, you should remember what is your preferences so you will stay on track.

Choose a wedding planner (choose your person in Bali)

in this case, try to choose wedding planner that represent “your person in Bali” have experienced in Indian Wedding. In your hometown you might be able to plan your wedding by your own, but not abroad. Explain everything about your wedding visions, your budget, your preferences, and your rituals, basically work together with them so they will have a big and full picture in their head about your wedding vision in Bali. Choose the wedding planner that has work with many hotels, and has a good relationship with hotels, this will make the wedding plan running very smoothly.

Choose the wedding venue

could be Hotel or Villa (I have written the other article about this, click here ) also it is very important because almost all aspect of your wedding will depend on the venue, the decor, the party,the food, the occasions, their rules and restriction, almost everything. Venue take a big part in how successful your wedding is. ask your wedding planner opinion as usually, they have experienced or they can negotiate with the hotel on your behalf (of course not all hotel/villa is flexible but everything is worth to try). the best way to do this is choose the venue that has good flexibility and Indian wedding friendly. you need to read my article about this matter, click here)

Choose your wedding package

After your wedding planner fully understands about the wedding visions, ask them to make you a wedding package for all the occasions, in this way it will be cheaper than the a la carte price (bulk price is always cheaper than retail/a la carte price) once you receive it, discuss then modify till you really feel good about it. A wedding package will usually include every aspect of your wedding. so basically it takes out a lot of stress. Some packages includes meals, some don’t, it will depend on the flexibility of the venue. All in wedding package is always the best for you, you can separate the bride make up as this is very personal, but the rest it will be more cost-efficient if you put it all together. Simply take out the headache away  and smart spending.

You can start from those points above, then next.. let the discussion flowing like a river, that’s the beautiful process and you should enjoy it

Knowledge and Experience of a certain type of event.

This one is very essential, we can anticipate and we can think about the backup plan if we truly understand the event type. We can calculate what could go wrong if we have a certain amount of experience and anticipate that possibility. Without experience it’s like a blank piece of paper, we don’t know the parameter of a successful event.

The ability to use our Imagination.

A successful event is a combination of an art job and a technical job. The successful event need both of art senses and technical senses. Art senses to make sure the event is enjoyable for the target audience and we definitely need the technical senses to calculate and prepare the equipment or decoration, also for team coordination. Since event is a case by case task, we definitely need to understand the client expectation and client requirement. We need our imagination to play the “video” of the successful event in our mind, it is literally seeing the event before it happens and it is our job the make that “video” become real and happen in reality.

The excellent team.

We definitely need a team who understand each of their tasks. We need a good team both vertically (supervisor and their subordinate) and horizontally (same level). To make sure the event running smoothly we need each part of the “big machine” to run smoothly as well. We have to put the right man in the right place. Other than that, we should give certain space for the new team to learn as regeneration is very crucial.

Chemistry from the client.

This is important because chemistry build trust, trust build respect. Mutual respect will definitely be smoothening the event, mutual trust will let the communication flowing naturally and frankly. Good communication will reveal what is the client desire so we get the clear vision of the event goal. Of course we can boost the chemistry with clients from good reputation/good branding and good communication so they confident with our service.

The ability to think the unthinkable.

Nobody wants their event to become ordinary, everyone wants their event turn out to be unique and extraordinary but still within their budget. This is very challenging since the budget is also such a big role. Then we need to think about every possibility and utilize every potential within our range.

and those Five Things are our fundamental in Bali Grace Wedding and Event. To get to know the next step to plan your destination wedding in bali, please read this articles How to Plan Indian Wedding Abroad (Bali)

and check our sister company https://shadi-bali.com/

This article’s purpose is to give a full insight into how to wisely spend your wedding budget in Bali. As a foreigner, it could be an overwhelming job to start your wedding, especially when it comes to Hindu weddings with multiple days of occasions. see these tips below

The Venue

First, Choose Resort that has a few venues to hold your specific occasions each day. This is important because spending money in one resort will give you a very good deal and also your guests will not get bored with the events. In this case please refer to this article to get to know more about the Bali venue. https://baligracewedding.com/index.php/5-things-to-consider-when-you-choose-the-right-venue-for-your-indian-wedding-in-bali/

The food

furthermore, choose the package or Lump Sum Price than A La Carte Price. Shopping in Bulk is always more efficient than buying in pieces/retail. This applies to Food and Beverage, also the event cost (decor, equipment, and entertainment) is much better to take the package. if your wedding planner offers a wedding package, make sure the package can be modified according to your taste and requirements.

The Picture

in addition, be reasonable and realistic. Those beautiful wedding pictures on Pinterest might be tempting for you, but remember those fairy tales wedding has a cost. There is nothing wrong to use it as guidance but to expect Lamborghinis with Toyota cost is likely impossible. Discuss further with your wedding planner, they might have a solution and both of you can meet at halfway.

in conclusion, not all couples want to have a big fat wedding, an intimate wedding could be as memorable as big fat wedding, in the end, the concept and the enthusiast will bring a lot of joy.

The ability to use our Imagination. A successful event is a combination of an art job and a technical job. The successful event need both of art senses and technical senses. Art senses to make sure the event is enjoyable for the target audience and we definitely need the technical senses to calculate and prepare the equipment or decoration, also for team coordination. Since event is a case by case task, we definitely need to understand the client expectation and client requirement. We need our imagination to play the “video” of the successful event in our mind, it is literally seeing the event before it happens and it is our job the make that “video” become real and happen in reality.