Top 10 Things to Know Before Hiring a Wedding Photographer

Ask the bride or groom what all they remember of their wedding day and they will be struggling to focus. Of course, they are so much caught in their own feelings for the special day that it becomes difficult for them to pay attention to everyone and everything else around. That's the very reason you as bride or groom should ask for the best wedding photographer to capture memorable moments of all ceremonies. These pictures will narrate your story in times to come. And these very pictures are going to be your pride possession all through out.

But deciding on a wedding photographer is no easy task; the creative team of London Darbar is there to help you out in this confusion. Follow these basic tips while narrowing down your choices amongst wedding photographers -

Top 10 Things to Consider Before Finalizing Your Wedding Venue

It’s your wedding reception after all; why compromise in your arrangements! London Darbar team understands the emotional and social value of your wedding reception party and we leave no stone unturned to make it the best one for you.

For all those brides and grooms who are looking for a venue to tie their knot, we offer a few tips to help you. Do not forget to check this checklist before you select the wedding venue –

London’s Top 5 Wedding Venues

Wedding is not just the most special ceremony for two people; it is also a ceremony to remember for the two families who host the wedding party and reception. No surprise if the bride and the groom’s family aspire to make it as special an occasion as anyone can imagine! And venue indeed is the most important aspect that contributes to the success of a Wedding party. So here is our list of some wonderful venues that can add glamour and glory to your gala wedding function –

If budget is no problem, London has some of the most happening wedding venues of the world. There are some venues that bring together all services under one roof. For example The Dorchester which is reckoned to be a classy wedding venue as it offers onsite wedding planners, florist, banqueting teams a lot more value added services.

The Dorchester

What would you choose – Love Marriage or Arranged Marriage?

Marriage, even under perfect conditions, is an imperfect relation. So does it matter if you web by your choice or by parents’ choice? Yes, it does! To the young generation, it does matter if they choose to marry after love or love after marriage. The debate becomes all the more interesting as we share some interesting perspectives on the same.

“Happy is the man who finds a true friend, and far happier is he who finds that true friend in his wife.” That’s what Franz Schubert said. Indeed, this is one strong reason in favour of Love marriage. Love marriage couple turns out to be friendly with each other. Owing to their prior experience about each other’s nature and behavior, they have a comfort zone amongst themselves. They are more like friends and such marriage often turn out more successful than the rest.

Top 5 Wedding Cocktails in London

When everybody is raising a toast to your happy married life, don’t you want your guests to have the most amazing cocktail in their hands? Yes, you do, literally and figuratively. That’s’ why brides and grooms other than taking care of endless details involved in the wedding process, are paying attention to  have the best of the cocktails for their wedding day.

Listed here are some of the trendiest and impressive top 5 wedding moonshine for all those tying a knot in London -

1.  The Blushing Bride

The Blushing Bride

Totally! Totally! Apt for the occasion by the name itself right? Bar tending consultant and Tanqueray global ambassador Angus Winchester has put together a few suggestions for a royal wedding reception cocktail menu and the first amongst that was the blushing bride is a bright, fresh and flavorful drink taken from the classics Savoy Cocktail Book. The blushing bride comprises of dry gin, orange juice, lemon juice and grenadine. This is a perfect drink, feminine and classy with a modern twist – much like you, dear bride.

Top 5 Arabian Foods in London Wedding

Think celebration, think Arabian! Yes, Europe has fallen head over heels in love with Arabian cuisine and London leads the trend. The city has so many Arabian food joints and Middle Eastern restaurants that it looks like Arabian Nights setting on weekends.
In fact, so much is the popularity of Arabian food that wedding celebrations and reception parties are keeping exclusive table for Arabian cuisine in their menu. The guests are delighted with the very smell of delicately spiced falafel and the garlicky whiff of fresh hummus which makes their taste buds water.

Master Chefs of London Darbar present to you a first-hand and authentic report of top five favorite Arabian dishes which have been getting featured in Wedding menus of London –

1.  Falafel

The name sounds too cute; the taste is just awesomely cuter! It is a wonderful dish also known as ta'amia in Middle East but owes its major liking in Arab East. First of all, it is important to know that Falafel is a commonly eaten snack in Israel and its essence resembles the ubiquitous French Fries. Falafel is generally served as a side dish in wedding and reception parties. It is a spicy dish that combines chickpeas and fava beans.

Falafel

Budget-Friendly Ways to Style Up Your Reception Venue

It’s time to exchange your wedding vows and it’s the time to impress everyone with your creative décor ideas. And this time we aren’t focusing on your wedding reception party venue. Before we enlighten you more about how you can make the guests fall in love with your chosen venue, let us first tell you the good News. All these ideas won’t cost you a fortune; though they will definitely add a classy and upscale look to your venue.

• Dress Up the Venue in Stylish Drapes

We often notice people spending way too much on matching the colour scheme of the venue with crockery, table linings and furniture. Rather than doing all that, the easy, economical and effective way would be to dress up your venue in nice and contemporary draping style. You can choose from freestanding drapes to complete marquee- or full venue-lining.