Bride series... :) :) - Lets get started

Lets get started !! :)

Now that we have charted out a planner and have categorised and identified the important tasks , lets get started!! 

Before that , let me give you a heads up about something.

There is no end to what you can buy and how much you can spend when it comes to wedding shopping. We have to draw a line somewhere.So, if you happen to share my idea of being an " economical Bride" without burning a hole in your dad's pocket, then, let me tell you a little secret,   in being an "economical bride" you are not giving up anything or living your dream of being a perfect bride any less ,instead, you are just discovering the best ways to do it economically :) In short you are going to be a "smart shopper" .

Before the actual shopping it is always best to do a through research on all the options available :) Remember what I told about "satisfied buying" in my very first post :) . So, list out all the shops you would like to visit , and add the other stores and suggestions made by friends and families. Take a considerable time in researching each one of these stores :) Check all the collections they have to offer, make a note on the various pricing and the choices available in each of the stores :) Do not be in a hurry to buy. Even if you come across one of those " I have been waiting all my life to buy this saree" you have to learn to restrain yourself from doing that impulsive buying,  trust me, you will find yourself doing that more than often:) 

If there is a Saree you simply love in that case you can always ask the store to keep that piece away for you to come back :) most of the shops offer that service these days :) 

After the research there are a few places which you would have made a mental note to go back and check :) start your shopping with these stores :) and be ruthless in discarding the ones which failed to impress you, don't fall prey to " they might get better collections " next week or next month. Better options are always available and we cant keep waiting for it :) so don't think too hard :) just get started :) 

And one of the most important aspects when you begin your shopping is keeping the " shoppers spirit alive" . A wedding shopping is no joke, it takes a lot of physical and mental effort not to mention the financial blow .So be in your " best moods" when you shop :) a good mood reflects on your shopping a lot :) It is a long and tedious process, so prepare yourself for it :)

Keep your stomach full before you set out on your quest :) we do not want , hunger and problems like acidity,headache to damper the shopping spirit :) Never forget your water bottle, umbrella, cap, sun tan lotion, your priceless "wedding planner " and off course your wallet :) and  last but not the least don't leave your smile behind :) We want to look our best when we shop for the big day of our life :)

Now with everything in place , lets not wait any further :) lets get started !! :) :)

Cheers

Sanz :)

PS : list of saree stores will be up in the next post :)