The first thing that comes to the mind after the wedding date has been set is the tons of shopping that will follow. Indeed an Indian wedding would lose half of its fun, if it weren't for the shopping. Shopping consists of the wedding trousseau, jewellery and other gift items to be given to assorted relatives.
If wedding shopping is not done wisely, then it might lead to your overall budget going awry. So one should start planning out for the things to be bought for the wedding in advance and stick to the list.

A separate shopping list should me made for the bride and the groom individually, which would comprise of their clothes, jewellery, cosmetics and other personal items. Then a separate list should be drawn out for the gifts to be given to the relatives. Also, find out from friends and family, which stores give discount if you buy in bulk. These are just some of the guidelines required for some smart, intelligent wedding shopping.