How to have a big fat modern Goan wedding

WEDDINGS TODAY

A little bit of tradition along with a lot of modern flair go into the celebration of a contemporary Goan wedding. Here are some of the latest trends that figure in the average Goan wedding these days…

INVITATIONS

These days, personalised invites, registry, maps, QR codes and the bridal couple’s own website are just some elements that have become part of a typical modern Goan wedding.

ATTIRE

Elaborate bridal gowns fit for a queen, multiple wedding dresses, embellished tuxedos, fresh flower corsages, custom headgear and millinery are commonplace at today’s grand weddings.

TRANSPORT

It is the norm for the bridal couple, entourage and guests to travel to and from the wedding venue in vintage cars, BMWs, Mercedes and even by a carriage these days.

RECEPTION & ENTERTAINMENT

No modern wedding reception will be without at least some of these – fire dancers, dance troupes, flash mob, drone photography, pre-wedding shoots, live streaming, dream theme décor, DJ or a band serenading guests around the venue.

CAKE & MENU

Towering tiered theme cakes, live food counters, elaborate multi-cuisine buffets, chocolate fountains, are just some of the culinary delights of a wedding extravaganza.

VENUES

Choose from luxury hotel venues to fancy wedding halls to beachside backdrops to exchange marital vows and celebrate the big day in a big way.

CALL IN THE EXPERTS

A wedding planner can pull out all the stops in ensuring that your wedding day will be a lavish affair that will be remembered for decades to come.

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