The pandemic has canceled or delayed most of the weddings this year. Many couples who had their wedding dates clashing with the lockdown have decided to tie the knot after it. The weddings post lockdown won’t have many hundred guests but, based on the current rules, hundred is the max limit. The venue is a prime concern for many wedding planners as larger venues are no more needed. The bigger the venue is, the emptier a wedding party feels. This is why many people are choosing smaller venues that are compact yet gorgeous.

Many wedding photographers are finding it difficult to shoot in bigger spaces with lesser crowds. After a point of time, there are limited subjects to shoot. So to make your wedding photographs more attractive, you may opt for some small yet beautiful venues.

Poolside resorts:

All cities have gorgeous resorts with pools that are well decorated. You can have all your wedding rituals from 'Sangeet' to 'Vidaai' by the pool. A poolside party always creates a cool ambiance. You may build different themes around the pool and decide your menu accordingly. A poolside is a perfect location to have your wedding with 50-100 guests.

Beachside resorts

If you and your to-be-spouse are beach lovers, then this should be the dream wedding destination. Most of the coastal regions in India have resorts with a private beach. Given the scenario of the pandemic, it is a perfect wedding destination outdoors. You may choose the closest beachside resort to your location and book it for your D-day. Since the number of guests is so less, you can arrange for transport for those who do not have conveyance. A beachside wedding is very photogenic and perfect for wedding photography.

Hill station

Since most of the tourist places will be open soon, you can plan this exciting wedding location. Select the nearest hill station and make a prior booking for the resort or hotel of your choice. In this case, do not select a destination that is very far. This may create an unnecessary hassle for you to arrange for transport. If you wish to have an outdoor wedding, it may require some permits from the local authority. Otherwise, you may stay indoors and plan a quaint wedding in your hotel or resort banquet hall. Staying indoors is always better in this situation.

Garden house

If you live far from hills or oceans, this is the option for you. Also, if you like to play it safe, a garden house is the best location for you. There are ample garden houses all across India. A garden house generally has a big bungalow with a beautiful lawn. You can have an outdoor mandap with a seating arrangement and buffet. Social distancing can be maintained well here.

Palaces

Having a wedding in a palace adds a royal touch to your special day. There are plenty of palace hotels to choose from, for weddings and other ceremonies. You will find the best of the palaces in Rajasthan. There are other places in India too where you can get a palace for intimate weddings.

There are certain restrictions you have to keep in mind while arranging a wedding in a palace. Most of the palaces will give you a set of rules to follow. Since everything is vintage in these palaces, any damage to its property can result in a hefty fine.

Having an intimate wedding can give you ample scopes to try out new cuisines, decorations, and photoshoots. Wedding photography can be very interesting depending upon the venue. A wedding at a hill station or on a beach can be innovative regarding photography. However, when you are choosing a destination like this, always remember to inform your wedding photographer, makeup artists, and other wedding service providers beforehand.

The conveyance can be a problem for your guests and service providers in case you are planning on a faraway destination. Please keep in mind that there is a big-time problem with transport in these times. If your guests do not have their car or are not able to arrange for one then they might not be able to join you on your big day. In this case, you will have to think about renting buses to provide them with the conveyance.

No matter where you have your wedding, take all precautionary measures. Provide use and throw masks to your guests along with sanitizers. Check the temperature of everyone regularly. Ask your wedding planners to put social distancing floor markings wherever necessary. Remember safety measures are more important than anything. So be prepared to make small compromises here and there.