OFFICIAL Indian 'Desi' Wedding Thread

Has anyone been or heard of Shikha's Salon & spa? http://shikhasalon.com/index.htm

i got an email from her about her services and was wondering if anyone has any experiences?

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Posted by AR31

our first guest arrives tomorrow..

my parents are adamant about all the guests stay at our house on the days leading up to the wedding.. and the night before, we all will be going to the hotel.. we live about 2 hrs away.. so it wouldn't be feasible to get an army of people out of the house in time..

and guess what.. my parents are paying for their hotel!! i think i've screamed my lungs out about this topic.. but it's of no avail.. Grrr

I actually found Pedestals to be very expensive for what I was looking for.. they were very pleasant to deal with but, I just didn't find them to be worth as much as they were charging..

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your first guest is arriving so soon??

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Posted by GtBride

that ***** ar31. we have alot of oot but i told my parents i cant handle everyone in the house so ask them to stay in a hotel. They did and now they are all crashing in my uncles house and his kids are hating me right now.

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Haha...

Hi Ladies-

Sorry I've been MIA. I've been busy busy with work lately, so I haven't been able to log on to LIW at all

Quick question.....Is It too early to start booking Limo Services? I'm not sure what the protocol is. Does anyone have any rec.?

Before I forget and get some zzz's....does anyone have any vendor recommendations for invitations? I came across a few sites this weekend..

http://www.indianweddingcard.com/
http://www.parekhcards.com/

Have a great day ladies!!!

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Posted by ADV2001

Hi Ladies-

Sorry I've been MIA. I've been busy busy with work lately, so I haven't been able to log on to LIW at all

Quick question.....Is It too early to start booking Limo Services? I'm not sure what the protocol is. Does anyone have any rec.?

Before I forget and get some zzz's....does anyone have any vendor recommendations for invitations? I came across a few sites this weekend..

http://www.indianweddingcard.com/
http://www.parekhcards.com/

Have a great day ladies!!!

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We booked our limo a few months ago I think the protocol is, do everything as early as possible, because vendors do book up pretty quickly. you have quite a bit of time with the planning, but if the wedding is on a holiday weekend, def do things early.

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Posted by GtBride

I ordered my cards from Parekh. Everyone loved my invitations. See my pics in album. But, shipping was a killer but worth it.

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I did see your invites! Beautiful loved it.

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Posted by ADV2001

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Posted by GtBride

I ordered my cards from Parekh. Everyone loved my invitations. See my pics in album. But, shipping was a killer but worth it.

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I did see your invites! Beautiful loved it.

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Did you find your DJ yet?

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Posted by GtBride

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Posted by ADV2001

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Posted by GtBride

I ordered my cards from Parekh. Everyone loved my invitations. See my pics in album. But, shipping was a killer but worth it.

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I did see your invites! Beautiful loved it.

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Did you find your DJ yet?

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Nope not as yet...

How's everything going on your end......

GTBride,
Ur invites are sooo pretty! love them! :)

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Posted by GtBride

Has anyone been or heard of Shikha's Salon & spa? http://shikhasalon.com/index.htm

i got an email from her about her services and was wondering if anyone has any experiences?

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I have.. very very pricy.. but does a great job!

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Posted by joshisgirl

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Posted by AR31

our first guest arrives tomorrow..

my parents are adamant about all the guests stay at our house on the days leading up to the wedding.. and the night before, we all will be going to the hotel.. we live about 2 hrs away.. so it wouldn't be feasible to get an army of people out of the house in time..

and guess what.. my parents are paying for their hotel!! i think i've screamed my lungs out about this topic.. but it's of no avail.. Grrr

I actually found Pedestals to be very expensive for what I was looking for.. they were very pleasant to deal with but, I just didn't find them to be worth as much as they were charging..

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your first guest is arriving so soon??

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indeed.. she has arrived and we're sharing my room..

she's a sweetheart.. but i never really had a roommate before..

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Posted by AR31

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Posted by GtBride

Has anyone been or heard of Shikha's Salon & spa? http://shikhasalon.com/index.htm

i got an email from her about her services and was wondering if anyone has any experiences?

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I have.. very very pricy.. but does a great job!

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What have you gotten done and whats the quotes like?

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Posted by Dulhan

GTBride,
Ur invites are sooo pretty! love them! :)

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Thank you so much!

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Posted by Dulhan

Hey does anyone know of any nice hotels for our wedding night?? We are looking around in Long Island, preferably nassau county. any suggestions??

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The Garden City hotel is really nice - i'm sure it's really pricy though.

Also, quick DJ question - How much would you expect to pay for a DJ at an engagement party, DJ/MC and intelligent lights at a reception? Keep in mind this isn't sharad or someone.

We are staying at the Huntington Hilton.

I am trying to find a dj for the sangeet. So far I have been quoted 750 for no names. Can you believe how ridiculous that is? Does anyone have the number for Bollywood Djs?

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Posted by pthapar

We are staying at the Huntington Hilton.

I am trying to find a dj for the sangeet. So far I have been quoted 750 for no names. Can you believe how ridiculous that is? Does anyone have the number for Bollywood Djs?

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This is my exact issue - 750 for no names! and that's w/o MC or lighting - just DJ. $1900 for DJ/MC and lights for the reception - just wanted to know if that was reasonable.

I just called another DJ.
$750 is the going rate.

We paid that much last year for DJ Gaurav for my parents anniversary party.


On to another question, how many stations do the caterers typically provide in the cocktail hours? What is the standard?