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Hey Girls,

I was wondering if any of you have tips on what stuff you really need for the wedding? I'm trying to get my list organized for india and don't know everything about what is required.

So far i have-

Outfits for the bridal party,
Jewelry
Gifts for future inlaws
Attendee Gifts.

Any tips would be helpful.

Thanks

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Depending on what kind of party favors you are interested in, you can check it out. Once you get to a store, you list will automatically grow to include things that never even thought of. Where are you heading to? Bombay, Banglore, Delhi?


My parents did my wedding shopping!!

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We actually got everything here. Nobody had any time to go to india but I wish we did, Could have saved so much $$$$$$$$$$$$$.

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Posted by pthapar

Hey Girls,

I was wondering if any of you have tips on what stuff you really need for the wedding? I'm trying to get my list organized for india and don't know everything about what is required.

So far i have-

Outfits for the bridal party,
Jewelry
Gifts for future inlaws
Attendee Gifts.

Any tips would be helpful.

Thanks

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favors, maybe your invitation since you getting alot of stuff there. in not sure of what else you need, are you have the ceremony and reception at chcc. Maybe stuff for the ceremony.

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hey, i went to india for two weeks in august and i shopped like a mad woman to get outfits for myself, my entire family, my husband, gifts for his family, invitations, favors. i mean it was CRAZY!!

don't forget matching jewelry for all outfits, bindis, shoes and if your ceremony requires certain items (like religous stuff), it's cheaper and nicer there.

someone mentioned invitations and i definitely recommend it. there's so much more variety and soooo much cheaper ( i paid a little over a dollar for mine and they were gorgeous!)

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Joshisgirl, I love your bridal mendhi. Looks so beautiful. Who did you use?

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Posted by joshisgirl

hey, i went to india for two weeks in august and i shopped like a mad woman to get outfits for myself, my entire family, my husband, gifts for his family, invitations, favors. i mean it was CRAZY!!

don't forget matching jewelry for all outfits, bindis, shoes and if your ceremony requires certain items (like religous stuff), it's cheaper and nicer there.

someone mentioned invitations and i definitely recommend it. there's so much more variety and soooo much cheaper ( i paid a little over a dollar for mine and they were gorgeous!)

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Joshisgirl,

Can you post a picture of your invitation and where you got it from? FH and I are thinking of getting invites from India but aren't really liking what we're seeing. We want something fairly simple. Thanks!

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Wow, your mendhi looked beautiful!!!! She did a great job!!!!!!!!!

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Posted by GtBride

Joshisgirl, I love your bridal mendhi. Looks so beautiful. Who did you use?

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i used nimisha from mehak on hillside ave. my aunt is friends with her so i didnt have to go through the salon and she gave me a better deal, i think she charged $150 (can't remember now)

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Posted by MAY24BRIDE

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Posted by joshisgirl

hey, i went to india for two weeks in august and i shopped like a mad woman to get outfits for myself, my entire family, my husband, gifts for his family, invitations, favors. i mean it was CRAZY!!

don't forget matching jewelry for all outfits, bindis, shoes and if your ceremony requires certain items (like religous stuff), it's cheaper and nicer there.

someone mentioned invitations and i definitely recommend it. there's so much more variety and soooo much cheaper ( i paid a little over a dollar for mine and they were gorgeous!)

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Joshisgirl,

Can you post a picture of your invitation and where you got it from? FH and I are thinking of getting invites from India but aren't really liking what we're seeing. We want something fairly simple. Thanks!

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i'll post a pic when i get home. are u planning on going to india? to be honest, some of them are over the top and stuff and initially i picked mine beause i just got a little fed up after looking at sooo many ivitations. however, when they were all done and printed, i liked them a lot more and i got so many compliments.

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Posted by craznan

Wow, your mendhi looked beautiful!!!! She did a great job!!!!!!!!!

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thanks!!

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hey deepa518, that IS angie!!

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My mom is going soon. FH just got back from India...his grandma is pretty sick.....anyway, he looked at invitations really quickly while he was there and came back with one (book style....which is what we're really looking for), but neither of us really like it. I mean, it says INVITATION on it and on the cover....both FH and I are not a fan of that, hehe.

I figure my mom'll have an easier time finding one if i show her one i like =)

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yeah I would def suggest getting invitations and favors done from there. My mom is going soon also, and she is pretty much getting EVERYTHING! its a lot cheaper there, not necessarily with outfits, but def with invitations and favors. Getting matching jewelry and shoes to your outfits is a good idea as well. My mom will also bring the Mehndi decorations from there too!

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i went to the dulhan expo and met a whole bunch of vendors...Let me know if you need anything in particular girlies :)

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Posted by GtBride

Joshisgirl, I love your bridal mendhi. Looks so beautiful. Who did you use?

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i used nimisha from mehak on hillside ave. my aunt is friends with her so i didnt have to go through the salon and she gave me a better deal, i think she charged $150 (can't remember now)

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Your mendhi looks great!! I love how you included your DH's name in there

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Posted by Dulhan

i went to the dulhan expo and met a whole bunch of vendors...Let me know if you need anything in particular girlies :)

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Did you see any desi printing people? I need to get some program cards done for the wedding. I don't want to send it to India.. the cards are being done there and stuff and I want to personalize it a little bit too..

You braved the cold to go to NJ!!

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Posted by MrsV2be

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Posted by Dulhan

i went to the dulhan expo and met a whole bunch of vendors...Let me know if you need anything in particular girlies :)

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Did you see any desi printing people? I need to get some program cards done for the wedding. I don't want to send it to India.. the cards are being done there and stuff and I want to personalize it a little bit too..

You braved the cold to go to NJ!!

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There is a printing shop call Bhagyoday in Iselin, NJ. I went there to check out their wedding invites and they were beautiful but totally expensive. A card that i liked would've cost me like 4.50 but i got the same card at Parekh card for like a buck including printing. But i am sure if you just want printing they can do it.

Also, try like a PIP printing. I got my 'will you be my bridesmaids card there' and they aren't expensive at all.

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How was working with Parekhcards?? I keep sending them revisions and stuff.. and they do it.. but I feel like when they do the revisions, they don't look at the aesthetic aspect of it!!

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First parekh website was down for like a week and i freaked cause i wanted to get my invites from them. When the website was finally working I ordered and had to wait almost 5 days to get a draft. Now i am in the process of sending revisions and blah blah but i feel like you have to basically know what wording, font and style you want cause they don't really have any clue. They basically have the cards and you have to style it!

Are you having a good experience so far?