Planning the ‘Oh so Perfect’ wedding
October 1st 2015
She makes your D Day perfect! She is the one who tells you all those little things that are nice to know, like that flowy silhouettes are all the rage or that Marsala is the colour of the season. She even gives you friendly, essential advice that you will later think, “I’m so glad someone told me that!” She makes sure nothing’s missing on your Dream Day. TeleLIFE meets Rimjhim Bhagchandani, Wedding Planner Extraordinaire and checks out her indispensable planning secrets.
TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOUR COMPANY
Rimjhim Events is an event, wedding design & Management Company with offices in Dubai, U.A.E. and Florida, U.S.A. They provide end to end services from initial concept design to collating final guest lists to ultimate execution on your special day(s).
HOW DID WEDDING PLANNING HAPPEN?
Till 2008 I was primarily focused on corporate launches, concerts & private parties. In December 2008, a client for whom I had organized corporate events asked me to handle his wedding. Whilst it was a great challenge and a phenomenal responsibility since I had never done something as personal as a wedding before, my client’s faith in me inspired me to take it on.
After extensive research and hard work, I was able to pull off the four functions and the client was delighted with the end result. From then on there was no looking back! Through each wedding I evolved and began to understand the nuances of what a wedding means to a family. I also discovered that I have a creative side and a passion for décor.
The last five years have been incredible and have taken me to Miami, Hua Hin, Phuket, Cebu, Amritsar & Pune to organize destination weddings for my clients. In addition, I handle about 12 weddings a year in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the other neighbouring emirates.
I consider myself really fortunate to have worked with some of the most wonderful families and be a part of their memorable moments.
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR JOB?
Weddings are extremely special & happy occasions. I love the fact that I am an intrinsic part of such an important and memorable event of a couple’s life.
ANY MEMORABLE STORY TO TELL
Every wedding has something special & memorable. It could be as simple a thing as the blooming romance between the couple or a funny incident with the friends. The memories are so many, it’s difficult to list them down as it’s all spontaneous and for the moment.
WHAT ARE THE CURRENT TRENDS IN WEDDING DÉCOR?
Metallic with sequins and rose gold themes are very popular as they add instant glamour to an event. Shimmering linen, napkin holders, chunky head pieces and feathers are also very popular these days. The look is contemporary & stylish.
The previously popular pinks & lace are being replaced with more dramatic combinations of navy & orange, plum & grey and other unique colour combinations.
Another trend becoming popular is that brides and grooms are doing away with celebrity performers and opting for more dramatic theatrical performers. There is also a lot of focus on lighting. For an upcoming wedding, the bride has planned dream catcher gobos for her youngsters’ night.
The traditional stage set up where a couple stood for hours taking pictures with guests is now being replaced by Presidential Tables & the couple stepping down to meet family & friends. It’s now about innovative 5 tier cakes, champagne towers & dramatic entries.
Instagram has become a huge influencer. Most couples use wedding hashtags these days and desire an instagrammable wedding!
HOW DO YOU ENSURE THAT A BRIDE AND GROOM’S PERSONALITY IS REFLECTED IN THE WEDDING DECOR?
The bride and grooms’ personalities should be reflected not only in the décor but in all elements of the wedding as it is their special event. These days most couples are very aware and know exactly what they want. I work very closely with my clients to understand their vision and dreams; and my role is to make their dreams a reality ensuring that it is not just any other event.
I remember a few years ago a client wished to have a fairy come down from the sky and deliver the ring for the engagement ceremony; we made that happen through a heliosphere aerial act. I love to experiment with innovative and fresh concepts to provide my clients with something WOW! I make sure there is at least one signature element in each event which guests talk about even after the wedding is over. It could be a simple thing as a dry ice effect during the first dance or snowflakes falling during the cake cutting ceremony.
TIPS FOR COUPLES TO USE A WEDDING PLANNER EFFECTIVELY…
My main advice is that you should work with a wedding planner that you trust, one who has strong listening skills, has an excellent rapport with the vendors and is passionate about the work. While weddings are a memorable event, they can also be stressful. The wedding planner’s role is to eliminate that stress so you can enjoy your special time.
In addition:
• be clear about your vision and wants
• be open about your budgets so the planner can advise accordingly work intelligently around it.
• be open to considering new trends
• if in doubt, don’t hesitate to ask (beyond the regular wedding planner consultation, my team and I have connected brides with couture designers, card companies, coordinated travel schedules, sourced personalized favours, etc.).
Rimjhim believes in the Power behind One. They aim to provide the efficiencies and capabilities of an extensive corporate with the dedication and commitment of an individual who will be able to use years of expertise and an extensive team of vendors to help you create that WOW event|
Rimjhim Events does wow weddings and destination weddings accross the globe.
Article Courtesy – TeleLife
(http://www.telelifemag.com/Planning_the_Oh_so_Perfect_wedding/389/People)
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