As Delhi caps guest list to 50, function organisers make beeline to Gurugram venues

Sanjay Yadav

Gurugram, November 19

With the Delhi government again limiting number of attendees in social gatherings, including weddings, to 50, party hosts are making a beeline to Gurugram venues which are allowed to have 200 guests.

The declaration by Delhi government came as blessing in disguise for the city venue owners who had been struggling with Covid-induced economic woes and many had even shut their premises.

The venues are now getting booking requests for wedding functions starting November 25. Majority of these requests have come in from those who had planned functions in aero city hotels and Chattarpur resorts and farm houses.

“I had virtually shut my marriage lawn which is meant for over 300 people. We had no booking even this season but suddenly we are flooded with calls from Delhi residents who are ready to pay double for plate price. We now have back-to-back five big bookings,” said Alok Yadav, owner of a wedding garden on CRPF Road, Sector 12.

“Majority of Gurugram residents too had gone ahead booking in aero city owing to competitive prices but now everybody is back. We have booked all available venues in hotel in last two days,” revealed banquet manager of a high-end hotel in Udyog vihar.

Majority of people are seeking bookings for November 25, 27 and 30, December 9, 10 and 11. With many venues already booked, people have now gone as far as Manesar to seek substitutes. While venue owners have rejoiced, the function organisers are a harried lot.

“My daughter was to be married on November 30. Nearly 150 guests are coming in and now this has happened at the last moment. I had booked premium venue in Chattarpur and paid minimum price of 100 plates. Now I am changing venue to Gurugram Sector 29 hotel. Paying double for plate and not getting refund here,” said Suresh Aggarwal, a Sector 14 resident.