Re: OFFICIAL Indian 'Desi' Wedding Thread

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Posted by GtBride

I invited my friends and they assumed they could bring dates. I basically had to call them and clarify b/c of restricted amount of space i can not accommodate your date. Sorry! Unless they are married or engaged then the significant other is invited.

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That's what FH said - I was going to invite everyone w/ a date - he told me I was nuts - he's not even inviting his best friend w/ a date (b/c he doesn't have a significant other)

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I agree to invite '+1' only if they have wives/fiancees/girlfriends. There's this girl I know who always brings her sister to weddings when she's allowed guests. I'm sorry, but that is a waste of space and money for the hosts if they don't know the sister. Some people take the '+1' as an open invitation to bring whomever and not necessarily a real date.

People who I KNOW are 100% single are not going to be given the opportunity to bring a guest to my wedding. That makes the most financial sense to me. I'd rather spent an extra $100 on favors or something rather than having someone's sister there.

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I agree. Only people with spouses, fiances and significant others. I know the feeling. I have someone on FH's side who brings her sister everywhere. She wanted to bring her to my bachelorette party and NOW i am being pressured to invite her to my bridal shower. By the way, not the nicest woman. She makes the gathering difficult since she's so miserable.

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A lot of photographers don't do videography, so its pretty common. I'm surprised that the photographer didn't have anyone to recommend. I am using Duval for everything. They are experienced with South Asian weddings, so you might want to call them. They are located in Wantagh and ask for Liz.

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we're using a videographer recommended by our photog.. hth

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Posted by pa56

I agree to invite '+1' only if they have wives/fiancees/girlfriends. There's this girl I know who always brings her sister to weddings when she's allowed guests. I'm sorry, but that is a waste of space and money for the hosts if they don't know the sister. Some people take the '+1' as an open invitation to bring whomever and not necessarily a real date.

People who I KNOW are 100% single are not going to be given the opportunity to bring a guest to my wedding. That makes the most financial sense to me. I'd rather spent an extra $100 on favors or something rather than having someone's sister there.

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Ok, I think I'm going to have to use this approach - sux b/c one of my close friends asked me if she can bring someone (she isn't dating anyone) and I was like uhh ok but now I'm going to have to say no.

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People just assume they can bring someone. Its hard to tell them but once you get it off your chest and realize how much your saving you won't think twice.

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i only have about 5 single friends so we did invite them with dates so that during the slow dances, they had someone to dance with. they ended up coming solo but i would have been pissed if they bought their kid sister or their mother or something, i mean thats not really what a +1 stands for.
although i wouldnt have felt bad if i was single and was invited w/o a date. people really dont realize how expensive weddings are!

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ok i have a question..where do you write '+1' exactly?? isnt it supposed to be 'and guest'?? im confused lol

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so i spoke to my mom last night and she said that 95% of the shopping is done, and she has one more week there. she already has like 3 suitcases filled!!! and she is really afraid of the luggage getting lost, and now im worried!! I reallyyyyy hope that she gets all her luggage whenn she arrives back, bc when she got to Pakistan, Emirates lost both her suitcases, but she did get them after a day. this is unnecessary stress!

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so i went to meet with a DJ yesterday, and his pricing wasnt too bad..but the only thing that ***** is that his basic packages dont really come with any sort of basic lighting. :( im kinda bummed about that bc usually DJ's have some sort of lighting in their BASIC package.

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who did you meet with?

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i met with DJ Tony

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hello everyone. wow, i must say the amount of pages was/is overwhelming. i want to wish all of you the best of luck and amazing ceremonies.

im writing here because i have a bit of a dilemma. Im Turkish and in the Turkish culture we have a Henna night right before our wedding ceremony. During this Henna night, the bride to be MUST wear all red. I am in LOVEEEEEEE LOVE LOVE with the desi weddings and would LOVE to wear a beautifully beaded red and gold sari on my Henna night. However, i cannot afford the hefty price most of these gorgeous outfits cost. I was wondering if you guys could help me.

I would like to know where and IF i could rent one? Or maybe a place where I can buy an inexpensive sari?

please pm me or email me at [email protected] thank you so much in advance for all of your help

xoxo

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Posted by Dulhan

ok i have a question..where do you write '+1' exactly?? isnt it supposed to be 'and guest'?? im confused lol

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it is supposed to be 'and guest', i just meant that the guest is usually a sig. other and not some other relative or friend

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Posted by Dulhan

so i went to meet with a DJ yesterday, and his pricing wasnt too bad..but the only thing that ***** is that his basic packages dont really come with any sort of basic lighting. :( im kinda bummed about that bc usually DJ's have some sort of lighting in their BASIC package.

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desi dj?

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yeah he was a desi DJ..im meeting with two other DJ's this week. Dj Sid and Akash..Hopefully one of them is the winner! lol

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so i haven't had much luck finding a videographer...do any of you have recommendations?

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Do you want someone American or Desi?

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try duval if you having trouble!