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hi girls! thanks for all the feedback...i think i'm def going to go with the makeup bags b/c its more sentimental ;)

ggcopying~ that's so frustrating that they are not willing ot work with you on that! why don't you ask what has been done in the past? maybe they have someone to recommend?

rahana~ welcome! my service starts at 11:00 am and is over by around 12 pm. reception from 1-6

rvg/gibi~ how's it going? whats the lastest with all the panning?

leena~ what kind of make up are you getting your girls? i was think about getting soem stuff to put into the makeup bags

mrsg~ i looked at your kodak gallery and i LOVE LOVE LOVE the atmosphere you set up at cresthollow! could you fm how you arranged the lighting / lanterns/ gorgeous hot pink tablecloths etc.? also the price if you don't mind. i really love how you made the space your own

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thanks jlu! you have FM

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Posted by jlu830

hi girls! thanks for all the feedback...i think i'm def going to go with the makeup bags b/c its more sentimental ;)

ggcopying~ that's so frustrating that they are not willing ot work with you on that! why don't you ask what has been done in the past? maybe they have someone to recommend?

rahana~ welcome! my service starts at 11:00 am and is over by around 12 pm. reception from 1-6

rvg/gibi~ how's it going? whats the lastest with all the panning?

leena~ what kind of make up are you getting your girls? i was think about getting soem stuff to put into the makeup bags

mrsg~ i looked at your kodak gallery and i LOVE LOVE LOVE the atmosphere you set up at cresthollow! could you fm how you arranged the lighting / lanterns/ gorgeous hot pink tablecloths etc.? also the price if you don't mind. i really love how you made the space your own

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i am doing good, planning is going slow!!!right now. i not really doing much planning, just waiting for things to fall together.

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jlu im getting them mac cosmettics, eyeshadow and lip gloss.

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Posted by soon2BmrsG

thanks jlu! you have FM

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who did you use to linens?

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hey,

the linens were cream colored! the pink came from the lighting... i just chose the staple cream colored tablecloths CH provided :)

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Jlu, it is very frustrating .. and I already yell at FH why he didn't ask the temple b/4 he went to Sitar. So he said he is going to the temple in person and talk to them in person. but 1of my friend told me the 'community' will clean it. my question is, who is 'community'??? she said the people....(basically her guests/ uncles) I really disagree! I don't think my guests have to clean up afterward???
I personally think the workers in temple should clean it, that why it is a huge fee to use their place...but I guess this is not the case...

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hi ggcopying~ at our church we were told that it would be a courtesy if we would clean up rose petals etc after the ceremony but if we didnt then they would have to do it...maybe it is a similar situation? I was thinking of maybe asking a cousin of mine to handle it? it will just be cleaning up flowers and any programs left behind... i know you don't want your guests to have to do it...but if worse comes to worse maybeyou can ask specific relatives to help out?

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GG --

do you think the 'community' is the people that work at the temple? If not then i'd ask some relaible friends to help out.. maybe even your parents close friends or family? I know its a touchy subject because you dont want to hear complaints afterwards... i hope your FH gives you good news after he talks to the temple pple!

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gg - its seems that is your only option really. having people you know help clean up. i know you dont want that but if everyone else is refusing.. what else can you do?

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who is everyone using for hair and makeup? how early do u have to do a trail or book with them,,,,i need to get someone that can handle realy long hair for an updo any sugestions ,,,,,i want someone who can do something similar,,,

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hi sue~ contact denise venti~ she's great! and i know leena mentioned she's using the pedala sisters

check out denise's site

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NWR ~~ do any of you girls know how to cook? lol i'm ok if i have a recipe but with indian food my mom just has everything memorized so i'm trying to learn from her

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NWR ~~ do any of you girls know how to cook? lol i'm ok if i have a recipe but with indian food my mom just has everything memorized so i'm trying to learn from her

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I'm the same as you, need to have that recipe book!! i can do simple things but nothing complicated.... my mom makes awesome samoses which i need to learn!!!!

mm im hungry now...

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does anyone have suggestions for mandaps? i've seen unique emporium ( very reasonable prices) and elegant affairs ( extremely expensive but beautiful). also, has anyone worked with bharat or his wife for their mandap? any pictures would also be greatly appreciated. thanks!

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who did you hire for your mandap?

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Welcome to the thread J..

I used elegant affairs, who i totoally recommend, their products are top quality, and i was really happy with the job they did with my flowers as well, when i was running out of ideas they inspired me.. they are pricey though..

We went to see mandaps in House of Dipali in queens too but i wasnt impressed.. some of the pillars in their mandaps were chipped and looked as if they'd been painted over 25 times.. but that was just the pillared mandap, the other stuff they had was ok..

My friend used Sajawat and they were a little more reasonably priced and i know that Kalpana aunty was really reliable... Mandaps USA is also good too..

Sajawat
mandaps usa

good luck! let us know who you book..

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hi girls! mrsg and i were thinking maybe us girls should have a get together? anyone interested?

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Posted by jlu830

hi girls! mrsg and i were thinking maybe us girls should have a get together? anyone interested?

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im totally down... except i live in DC and get into NYC late on thursdays... so i'm available to go our for drinks or dinner whatever everyone else is cool with..... im sure the july desi brides might be busy though :)
who else is down!!???

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im down! but it has to be when i come to ny next. jlu i just learned how to make bean thoran i was so excited . of course i printed the recipe from www.keralarecipes.com.. my mother can not give me exact instructions.