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OFFICIAL Indian 'Desi' Wedding Thread
leena07
Posted: Feb 28, 2007 11:18 AM+

Posted: Feb 28, 2007 11:18 AM
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jlu - i saw the steamer last night at joanns not sure if you have that there. its about 30 bucks. good investment i think!our first dance is going to be a hindi song,, father and daughter not sure yet i think i liked my girl =)
I uploaded some engagement pics in my album=)
Melada25
Posted: Feb 28, 2007 11:21 AM+

Posted: Feb 28, 2007 11:21 AM
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Hey Girls,I'm a newbie, and am not sure if I'm even posting to the correct thread ( I hope so), but I wanted to get some feedback on photographers. I'm Hindu and am having my ceremony on Friday evening, and reception on Saturday. I researched photographer/videographer packages for about 5 hours on Friday, and 10 hour coverage on Saturday. I got quotes that were nearly $7K. Does/did anyone else have this dilemma, and fell into the same price range, or is it just me? Please help!!
RGV07
Posted: Feb 28, 2007 11:31 AM+

Posted: Feb 28, 2007 11:31 AM
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melada- welcome and congrats to you. try duval for photo and video they do have packages less then 7000k. also look at this thread from the begining , this thread is helpful for future brides.leena - you looks so nice, and the table setting looked great. where was it? and how many people did you invite!!! is there any pictures of fh?
leena07
Posted: Feb 28, 2007 11:39 AM+

Posted: Feb 28, 2007 11:39 AM
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haha yeah i do have pics of both of us but i didnt want to put them up well he didnt so i said fine ill just put mine up =)
sm2007
Posted: Feb 28, 2007 11:42 AM+
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Hey guys I have a question...Im looking into photographers and I narrowed it down to Duval and Leli's....Im not sure who to pick... I def. like Leli's pictures so much better but I kno Duval has done so many indian weddings and I know ppl that have used them...so who would you pick duval or leli's and why?
RGV07
Posted: Feb 28, 2007 02:18 PM+

Posted: Feb 28, 2007 02:18 PM
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i would pick duval because he done so much indian functions but me and fh met with leli aslo, and he was very impressive with the photo work.? is there price any different btwn the two ? do they both have exceptional work ?
jlu830
Posted: Feb 28, 2007 08:40 PM+

Posted: Feb 28, 2007 08:40 PM
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leena!!! i'm so glad you put your epics up~ they are gorgeous!!
and the mendhi party seems like so much funthis pic is so cute
oh and i bought a steamer from a kiosk at the mall today~ i'll let you know how it works!
jlu830
Posted: Feb 28, 2007 08:44 PM+

Posted: Feb 28, 2007 08:44 PM
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Posted by Melada25
Hey Girls,
I'm a newbie, and am not sure if I'm even posting to the correct thread ( I hope so), but I wanted to get some feedback on photographers. I'm Hindu and am having my ceremony on Friday evening, and reception on Saturday. I researched photographer/videographer packages for about 5 hours on Friday, and 10 hour coverage on Saturday. I got quotes that were nearly $7K. Does/did anyone else have this dilemma, and fell into the same price range, or is it just me? Please help!!
hey melada~ welcome!
7K seems a bit expensive but i think its because you are using them for two days. Definitely shop around so you can get a better deal...who have you gone to see so far?
jlu830
Posted: Feb 28, 2007 08:47 PM+

Posted: Feb 28, 2007 08:47 PM
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Posted by nitu0701
anyone have suggestions on songs for the first dance and also for the father daughter dance?
i was thinking an english song for the first dance, and indian song for the father daughter....what do you guys think?
hey nitu
that's my fsil's name! anyways, i'm pretty sure my fh and I are using ' Thank God I Found You' by Mariah Carey for our first dance because it's sentimental to us~ one of 'our songs' from when we were dating...i have no clue about the father daughter dance though! I think using a hindi song is such a cute idea thoughFor english songs, try doing a search(you'll see it at the top of the liw screen) for 'first dance song' or something like that...i'm sure you'll find a lot of options
jlu830
Posted: Feb 28, 2007 08:52 PM+

Posted: Feb 28, 2007 08:52 PM
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Posted by sm2007
Hey guys I have a question...Im looking into photographers and I narrowed it down to Duval and Leli's....Im not sure who to pick... I def. like Leli's pictures so much better but I kno Duval has done so many indian weddings and I know ppl that have used them...so who would you pick duval or leli's and why?
hi sm2007
I'd recommend Duval also because i know 2 people who used them and were very happy. However, if you liked Leli's better then you should do a ton of research before you book and try to find some real ppl who have used them so you can get their opinions. Also, you can always create a 'must take' photo list for them so that they don't miss any of the important moments
sm2007
Posted: Mar 01, 2007 09:08 AM+
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Thanks guys!! Leli was asking $6000 and Duval was asking $5350 both include a photographer for the engagement ceremony...Anyway jus wanted to let you know that my fh and I booked Duval yest to be on the safe side cuz we know soo many ppl that have used them also the price was better at Duval.....Thanks again!!!
leena07
Posted: Mar 01, 2007 12:31 PM+

Posted: Mar 01, 2007 12:31 PM
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Posted by jlu830
leena!!! i'm so glad you put your epics up~ they are gorgeous!!and the mendhi party seems like so much fun
this pic is so cute![]()
oh and i bought a steamer from a kiosk at the mall today~ i'll let you know how it works!
Thats my fav picture to!!!! I love those kind of in the moment pics! Those are the best!
RGV07
Posted: Mar 02, 2007 12:16 PM+

Posted: Mar 02, 2007 12:16 PM
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congrats in booking duval, they are reasonable!!!!
leena07
Posted: Mar 02, 2007 12:41 PM+

Posted: Mar 02, 2007 12:41 PM
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I think im going with them as well.
luvabul
Posted: Mar 03, 2007 12:24 AM+

Posted: Mar 03, 2007 12:24 AM
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DIY scroll invitation
definately not..i am NOT a DIYer ...at allll
luvabul
Posted: Mar 03, 2007 12:26 AM+

Posted: Mar 03, 2007 12:26 AM
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$5350 does that include video??/
sm2007
Posted: Mar 03, 2007 10:38 AM+
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I have 2 photographers 2 videographers for the day of the wedding and im only having one photographer (no video) for the engagement...the price also includes enlargements, thank you cards, my album, and parent albums, and 3 dvds for the video
luvabul
Posted: Mar 03, 2007 02:53 PM+

Posted: Mar 03, 2007 02:53 PM
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thanks! very helpful
im might go see them this week...
sm2007
Posted: Mar 03, 2007 04:44 PM+
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No problem...message me if you need anything else
luvabul
Posted: Mar 04, 2007 11:21 PM+

Posted: Mar 04, 2007 11:21 PM
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any of u girls checked out House of Dipali for your stage decor etc...or for the mehndi, sangeet etc...and p.s- i saw BEAUTIFUL invitations there
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