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 A few important do's and don't when you are planning a wedding. Do send out the invitation well in time. People living out of town need at least 3 weeks to make arrangements to come to the wedding. Do not mention or take dowry in any way. It's in extremely bad taste. Don't impress people with the amount of money you have spent on them. Take the price tags off the gifts. Do make it a point to talk to each guest personally. Even if it is only for a minute or two. Or allocate this important duty to someone else. Don't procrastinate organising your wedding. Set the ball rolling as soon as the date is set. Do give yourself plenty of time to plan. There are bound to be hitches and upsets. Allot adequate time to deal with things. Don't make unilateral decisions regarding the wedding. Consult the bride/groom's party as well. Do cut down your gust list. Weddings are expensive. You can't invite everyone you know to your wedding. Don't worry too much about public opinion. Conduct the wedding the way you want it. You can't please everyone. Do have a realistic budget. Don't lose track of your expenses. Do welcome your guests courteously. At Indian weddings, the art of welcoming elders to the occasions takes on immense significance. It's a lot to do with respecting them.
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