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OFFICIAL Indian 'Desi' Wedding Thread

Original post by riniko

Hi all,

I have had the opportunity to meet a handful of LIW South Asian (Indian) brides as well as non-Indians marrying Indians through LIW.

Everyone can participate in the thread but some of us felt it would be helpful to share information to fellow Indian (or Desi) brides out there.

If you all are for it, we can post info that will help each other on it. Like DJs, makeup artists, clothing resources, etc etc.

Take care!

sonia Posted:

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Posted by Scooter

Congratulations & Good Luck Soon2BMrsA!!!!!!



wow you're married!!! CONGRATS!! We're waiting to hear all about it
Soon2BMrsA Posted:

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thanks ladies!!! I just did a quick post , will fill you in and post pics when we get back from the HM!
cindiella Posted:

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Two Things:

Congratulations Soon2BMrsA!

And

What cake topper did everyone use/plan to use on their cakes? Please post pics if you have them! Thanks
riniko Posted:

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Posted by cindiella

What cake topper did everyone use/plan to use on their cakes? Please post pics if you have them! Thanks



I am just using flowers on my cake. But if you are looking for a desi themed cake topper. There are some on this site. Indian Wedding Cake Toppers

Here is one example:
tayme Posted:

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CHOLI HELP NEEDED!!!

Do you girls know of a good website out there that clearly shows cholis (fronts and backs)??

I am having my choli stiched in India and need to send them an example of what I want asap.

Please help!!

Thanks in advance!
temi
riniko Posted:

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Posted by tayme

CHOLI HELP NEEDED!!!

Do you girls know of a good website out there that clearly shows cholis (fronts and backs)??

I am having my choli stiched in India and need to send them an example of what I want asap.

Please help!!

Thanks in advance!
temi



Generally speaking I have no idea.

I sent these 2 pictures which I found on indiangarment.com to stitch my wedding saree blouse.





Homeindia.com has some nice blouses if you want to check it out. Don't think the back is there though

sonia Posted:

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Page 1 has a bunch of fashion links .. I would suggest looking through those to find the choli you like best. Here's a list of some more sites too: Clothing Sites
Scooter Posted:

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Riniko- only 11 more days!!!!
Hope everything is going well!!!

libride Posted:

Soon2BMrsA's pro photos

Hi - just wanted to plug Soon2BMrsA's pro photos - she has posted a few on bottom of page 1 and top of page 2 -

Soon2BMrsA's pro photos

Soon2BMrsA Posted:

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Posted by libride

Hi - just wanted to plug Soon2BMrsA's pro photos - she has posted a few on bottom of page 1 and top of page 2 -

Soon2BMrsA's pro photos




aww thanks libride!
I was going to post the link on here when i got the chance but ya beat me to it!
Ashmie Posted:

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Hey Girls,

I need your help in finding Indian favors...I would appreciate some advice or locations in NY or NJ.Thanks
sonia Posted:

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Shaadi Presentations is in NJ. This is their website and an article about them.

article

website
riniko Posted:

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Posted by Scooter

Riniko- only 11 more days!!!!
Hope everything is going well!!!




One week now!! Going okay... so far!
wddgcrzy Posted:

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wow this picture is beautiful!
Hi, im new to LI weddings, but I was hoping to get some advice on photographers.

I just went to meet 2 photographers this weekend - Patken and an indian photograher.
Both their prices were comparable, but I love Patkens work. The only problem is that im not sure if Patken will be able to capture the important parts of my wedding since it is a Hindu wedding.
Patken says they have done numerous indian weddings, but im still unsure.

Alot of the indian photograhers ive seen take all the traditional poses, but not that really stike me.

Are there indian brides out there that can help me out? I will be having a hindu ceremony so its important that they capture all the right moments on both photo and video.

Any suggesstions for Photographers would be helpful!

thanks!
lcherian Posted:

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welcome to LIW!!

i had the same reservations like you about 'indian photgraphers'--their pictures were a little too 'posey' for my taste. I dont think you should worry about non-indian photographers not being able to get all the shots that you want, especially since many photographers do have experience w/indian weddings, and you can tell them exactly what shots you want beforehand.

i would definitely suggest also taking a look at:
Duet wedding photography
and if youre really into photojournalism:
www.somethinginblue.com
www.williwongphotography.com
www.jangweddingphotography.com

good luck!
wddgcrzy Posted:

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Thanks lcherian! I'll definately check these out. Im also going to meet with Duval this week. I've heard they do a lot of Indian weddings.

Soon2BMrsA Posted:

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Posted by Ashmie

Hey Girls,

I need your help in finding Indian favors...I would appreciate some advice or locations in NY or NJ.Thanks



If you're interested in ordering them from India. Riniko referred me to this woman and she was great to work with. I ordered organza pouches and small lakh work mirrors. I loved them!!! She can get them to you pretty quickly depending on the qty you need.
www.ec21.com/shivanishu
www.taraexports.org
Her email is [email protected]

Good luck!
tayme Posted:

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Must Play List??

Wanted to see if any of you girls put together a must-play list for your DJ's. Specifically, Hindi/Punjabi/Bhangra songs. Please share!!

Thanks!
Soon2BMrsA Posted:

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Posted by tayme

Must Play List??

Wanted to see if any of you girls put together a must-play list for your DJ's. Specifically, Hindi/Punjabi/Bhangra songs. Please share!!

Thanks!



I hired vocalists (a husband and wife team) and had them sing songs from:

Kuch Kuch, DDLJ, Kal ho na ho, Kabhi Kushi Kabhi Ghum, Dil to Pagal Hai, Mohabatein, Dev Das

The bridal party for the reception walked into
a really good song by Shukbhir (sorry cant remember the name) and our parents walked into Chaye Chaye.

Sorry if my spelling is off, I dont speak hindi, just listen to the music!

Hope this helps!

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