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OFFICIAL Indian 'Desi' Wedding Thread

soon2BmrsG Posted: Nov 14, 2007 05:29 PM+

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Posted: Nov 14, 2007 05:29 PM

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Hey V,

Just wanted to let you know, that the pics i posted the other day of friends/cousins were done by Ruchi and her mom at my mehendi party, but my wedding mehendi was done (2 days before) by Susmita, my makeup lady for the wedding... just wanted to clarify :)

but i was amazed at Ruchi's work, its so perfect! and she works incredibly fast... i feel kinda bad that they worked for 4 hours and didnt take a bite to eat!!

MAY24BRIDE Posted: Nov 14, 2007 06:36 PM+

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Posted: Nov 14, 2007 06:36 PM

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Posted by soon2BmrsG

Posted by muttham4u

The girl in the middle pic....is that Bijal or is her name Radhika??

LOL thats Bijal.... shes my husbands cousin.... what a small world :) i'll have to warn her that theres a pic of her up somewhere on the internet

Hehe, she's good friends with one of my bridesmaids....I've only met Bijal a couple of times, around Stony Brook.

MAY24BRIDE Posted: Nov 14, 2007 06:38 PM+

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Posted: Nov 14, 2007 06:38 PM

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Posted by craznan

Welcome Muttham!! I had lenghas for my bm's. I think they are easier to move around in. Also, my bm's and myself are not the skinniest girls, so I don't like showing my tummy. Lenghas were the safer bet and they came out sooooo nice, ( well hopefully, they have yet to arrive from india and I ordered them back in September).

Good Luck with all the planning.

Yea, I'm not thrilled about wearing a sari at the reception myself...especially a silk one....they usually make me look bigger =\ I think saris are just easier and cheaper for all my girls to get, but lenghas would have been nice...especially since my 12 yr old sis is a bridesmaid.

MAY24BRIDE Posted: Nov 14, 2007 06:41 PM+

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Posted: Nov 14, 2007 06:41 PM

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Posted by MrsV2be

Hey Ladies,

Welcome muttham - lovely alias (it means kisses in my language)
I spoke to Mac this past weekend, he did give us a fairly decent price, I am concerned about their offsite catering.. I know their food is really good, but haven't heard of anyone using them at another venue.. just need to look into that..

o another note.. i booked my hair/makeup person..

Mrs.V2be....are you malayalee?...it means kiss in my language too =)

Mac uses Diwan for their catering, right?....try speaking with the owner of Diwan, he told they do catering for various vendors all the time...like at the Vanderbilt mansion and things.

Who did you choose for hair and make up?

joshisgirl Posted: Nov 14, 2007 07:50 PM+

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Posted: Nov 14, 2007 07:50 PM

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hey girls, just wanted to take a break from last minute stuff and say hi. wow, so many more desi brides!!

i'm getting married in 3 days!!!!!

mrsg welcome back!! sorry i havent responded to the e-mail yet. i'm so excited about getting married but will be so relieved when things can finally get back on track!

i'm getting my mehndi done tomorrow!!

AR31 Posted: Nov 14, 2007 07:57 PM+

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Posted: Nov 14, 2007 07:57 PM

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AR31 Posted: Nov 14, 2007 07:59 PM+

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Posted: Nov 14, 2007 07:59 PM

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Posted by joshisgirl

hey girls, just wanted to take a break from last minute stuff and say hi. wow, so many more desi brides!!

i'm getting married in 3 days!!!!!

mrsg welcome back!! sorry i havent responded to the e-mail yet. i'm so excited about getting married but will be so relieved when things can finally get back on track!

i'm getting my mehndi done tomorrow!!

Good luck Joshisgirl.. I wish you all the best as you start your wedding festvities..

enjoy every second..

RGV07 Posted: Nov 14, 2007 08:12 PM+

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Posted: Nov 14, 2007 08:12 PM

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hey girls

i am malayalee also. If guys need any help i alaways on the boards lurking.

MAY24BRIDE Posted: Nov 14, 2007 10:05 PM+

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Posted: Nov 14, 2007 10:05 PM

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Posted by joshisgirl

hey girls, just wanted to take a break from last minute stuff and say hi. wow, so many more desi brides!!

i'm getting married in 3 days!!!!!

mrsg welcome back!! sorry i havent responded to the e-mail yet. i'm so excited about getting married but will be so relieved when things can finally get back on track!

i'm getting my mehndi done tomorrow!!

Awww, how exciting!!! Congrats!...You're almost a MRS.

MAY24BRIDE Posted: Nov 14, 2007 10:09 PM+

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Posted: Nov 14, 2007 10:09 PM

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I have a wedding website...I made the one on LIW. We also put where we're registered on our save the date cards and will include it with the invitation as well. (People have to know where to buy my presents from)

MAY24BRIDE Posted: Nov 14, 2007 10:10 PM+

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Posted: Nov 14, 2007 10:10 PM

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Posted by RGV07

hey girls

i am malayalee also. If guys need any help i alaways on the boards lurking.

Just saw some pics in your album....you were decked out with gold!! Wow! Looked beautiful =)

craznan Posted: Nov 15, 2007 08:48 AM+

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Posted: Nov 15, 2007 08:48 AM

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Joshisgirl, Wow, the time has already come, good luck and remember to just enjoy it!!!!

Ruchi seems to be a little bit pricey compared to some of the salons in Queens. Also, she is a little bit far, so I am skeptical in booking her for a winter wedding.

Thanks gibi, I can't wait to see them. How did the proofs come out???

GtBride, I booked DJ Sharad, and he is a little on the pricier side but I have been to his parties and they are awesome. The mc's also, are soooo good, they get so involved. He charged me $1750 for the dj and mc and for music during cocktail hour. I might take the extra lighting but I'm not sure. He was totally willing to work within my budget.

Muttham, the lenghas we got were not that bad, I haggled them on the price and they only paid $200 for custom tailored lenghas, all the same style. I think that was a good price.

RGV07 Posted: Nov 15, 2007 09:15 AM+

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Posted: Nov 15, 2007 09:15 AM

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Posted by muttham4u

Posted by RGV07

hey girls

i am malayalee also. If guys need any help i alaways on the boards lurking.

Just saw some pics in your album....you were decked out with gold!! Wow! Looked beautiful =)

too much gold for me. i haste wearing that muxch, but you know parents.

GtBride Posted: Nov 15, 2007 10:29 AM+

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leena07 Posted: Nov 15, 2007 10:29 AM+

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Posted: Nov 15, 2007 10:29 AM

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another malu here! let me know if any of you need any help!!! i know how crazy it can be!

craznan Posted: Nov 15, 2007 10:43 AM+

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Posted: Nov 15, 2007 10:43 AM

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Yeah I think it sounds reasonable. When I was looking at all the extras the Dj had on the list, it can definately come up to even more than that since you are getting a lot. Who did you get the quote from??

AR31 Posted: Nov 15, 2007 10:45 AM+

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Posted: Nov 15, 2007 10:45 AM

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3K sounds resonable! I am paying about 2K w/o any of that..
..Did anybody buy anything from shaadipresentations?

GtBride Posted: Nov 15, 2007 03:27 PM+

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Posted: Nov 15, 2007 03:27 PM

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GtBride Posted: Nov 15, 2007 03:28 PM+

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Posted: Nov 15, 2007 03:28 PM

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MAY24BRIDE Posted: Nov 15, 2007 09:25 PM+

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Posted: Nov 15, 2007 09:25 PM

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Posted by craznan

Muttham, the lenghas we got were not that bad, I haggled them on the price and they only paid $200 for custom tailored lenghas, all the same style. I think that was a good price.

That's an amazingly good price!! I was being told like $150 for decent saris (bought in NY though). I'm hoping my mom can get nice ones for at least half that in India.

Leena: THanks