Your Sangeet night no doubt will make for some of the BEST wedding memories.
All the singing, dancing and preparation can take months to organise! If done right, it will make for an unforgettable evening that you and your hubby will never forget!
So what can you do to begin your preparations?
1. Dance competition!
Some of the best sangeets we have seen are those where there is INTENSE dancing! This means choreographed dances with themes, dialogues and props!
Get every group that comes up to declare what side they are on and turn this sangeet into a family-friendly dance competition - the shaadi shake-off! Its super fun for those that come up and dance and enjoyable for those watching.
Have a freestyle dance off between the girls side and boys side - this will really get the party started and have everyone ready to dance the night away on the open dance floor
You and hubby could make up the judging panel or perhaps you can involve your crowd. Either way, the judging panel will have a blast giving their aunties and uncles scores for their performances. To much delight of the audience!
We helped Farihah and her hubby prepare their sangeet performances for their friends and family.
2. Involve the little ones with a special role
Don’t make it boring for the baachas! Have fun games that the kids can be involved in between performances so they too have a good time at the event. How about making them judges for the dance competition so they can feel involved, all the while giving oh so cute commentary and giggles at the same time?
3. Shaadi shots
Have a special corner decorated with jhulas, saris or something festive and make sure everyone gets a shot before they leave! This will ensure everyone has a snapshot of the night and leaves remembering your event!
4. Pick your songs wisely
Do you block your ears when you hear Sheila Ki Jaawani for the millionth time at functions? Sometimes we underestimate just how important song selection is.
Try and avoid raunchy numbers and go for classics like Bole Chudiyan or Cutie Pie. The oldies will love busting out their 70’s and 80’s hits!
5. Game, games and more games!
Break up your programme with games to get those non dancers involved. A quiz between the friends from the grooms side vs the brides side on the topic of ‘who knows the couple best’ or a ‘tug the sari’ between the two families might be a great idea to give the audience a break and get everyone laughing!
Sangeets are wonderful occasions that will stay with you as a happy memory for a lifetime. They require planning, time and creativity if they are to be unique and on par to your favourite Bollywood movie wedding scene. Use our tips above to add a spark to your sangeet and have your guests remembering your event as THE sangeet of the year!
Chat to us at Aaja Nachle and we can help you plan for your big event! Call 021 088 10856 today 🤗