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GtBride Posted: Mar 10, 2008 12:18 AM+

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Posted: Mar 10, 2008 12:18 AM

Re: OFFICIAL Indian 'Desi' Wedding Thread

Has anyone been or heard of Shikha's Salon & spa? http://shikhasalon.com/index.htm

i got an email from her about her services and was wondering if anyone has any experiences?

joshisgirl Posted: Mar 10, 2008 12:43 AM+

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Posted: Mar 10, 2008 12:43 AM

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Posted by AR31

our first guest arrives tomorrow..

my parents are adamant about all the guests stay at our house on the days leading up to the wedding.. and the night before, we all will be going to the hotel.. we live about 2 hrs away.. so it wouldn't be feasible to get an army of people out of the house in time..

and guess what.. my parents are paying for their hotel!! i think i've screamed my lungs out about this topic.. but it's of no avail.. Grrr

I actually found Pedestals to be very expensive for what I was looking for.. they were very pleasant to deal with but, I just didn't find them to be worth as much as they were charging..

your first guest is arriving so soon??

MrsSM09 Posted: Mar 10, 2008 01:05 AM+

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Posted: Mar 10, 2008 01:05 AM

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Posted by GtBride

that ***** ar31. we have alot of oot but i told my parents i cant handle everyone in the house so ask them to stay in a hotel. They did and now they are all crashing in my uncles house and his kids are hating me right now.

Haha...

MrsSM09 Posted: Mar 10, 2008 01:16 AM+

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Posted: Mar 10, 2008 01:16 AM

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Hi Ladies-

Sorry I've been MIA. I've been busy busy with work lately, so I haven't been able to log on to LIW at all

Quick question.....Is It too early to start booking Limo Services? I'm not sure what the protocol is. Does anyone have any rec.?

Before I forget and get some zzz's....does anyone have any vendor recommendations for invitations? I came across a few sites this weekend..

http://www.indianweddingcard.com/
http://www.parekhcards.com/

Have a great day ladies!!!

GtBride Posted: Mar 10, 2008 01:37 AM+

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Posted: Mar 10, 2008 01:37 AM

Re: OFFICIAL Indian 'Desi' Wedding Thread

I ordered my cards from Parekh. Everyone loved my invitations. See my pics in album. But, shipping was a killer but worth it.

MAY24BRIDE Posted: Mar 10, 2008 08:16 AM+

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Posted: Mar 10, 2008 08:16 AM

Re: OFFICIAL Indian 'Desi' Wedding Thread

Posted by ADV2001

Hi Ladies-

Sorry I've been MIA. I've been busy busy with work lately, so I haven't been able to log on to LIW at all

Quick question.....Is It too early to start booking Limo Services? I'm not sure what the protocol is. Does anyone have any rec.?

Before I forget and get some zzz's....does anyone have any vendor recommendations for invitations? I came across a few sites this weekend..

http://www.indianweddingcard.com/
http://www.parekhcards.com/

Have a great day ladies!!!

We booked our limo a few months ago I think the protocol is, do everything as early as possible, because vendors do book up pretty quickly. you have quite a bit of time with the planning, but if the wedding is on a holiday weekend, def do things early.

MrsSM09 Posted: Mar 10, 2008 10:27 AM+

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Posted: Mar 10, 2008 10:27 AM

Re: OFFICIAL Indian 'Desi' Wedding Thread

Posted by GtBride

I ordered my cards from Parekh. Everyone loved my invitations. See my pics in album. But, shipping was a killer but worth it.

I did see your invites! Beautiful loved it.

GtBride Posted: Mar 10, 2008 10:36 AM+

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Posted: Mar 10, 2008 10:36 AM

Re: OFFICIAL Indian 'Desi' Wedding Thread

Posted by ADV2001

Posted by GtBride

I ordered my cards from Parekh. Everyone loved my invitations. See my pics in album. But, shipping was a killer but worth it.

I did see your invites! Beautiful loved it.

Did you find your DJ yet?

MrsSM09 Posted: Mar 10, 2008 04:15 PM+

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Posted: Mar 10, 2008 04:15 PM

Re: OFFICIAL Indian 'Desi' Wedding Thread

Posted by GtBride

Posted by ADV2001

Posted by GtBride

I ordered my cards from Parekh. Everyone loved my invitations. See my pics in album. But, shipping was a killer but worth it.

I did see your invites! Beautiful loved it.

Did you find your DJ yet?

Nope not as yet...

How's everything going on your end......

Dulhan Posted: Mar 10, 2008 06:47 PM+

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Posted: Mar 10, 2008 06:47 PM

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GTBride,
Ur invites are sooo pretty! love them! :)

AR31 Posted: Mar 10, 2008 10:48 PM+

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Posted: Mar 10, 2008 10:48 PM

Re: OFFICIAL Indian 'Desi' Wedding Thread

Posted by GtBride

Has anyone been or heard of Shikha's Salon & spa? http://shikhasalon.com/index.htm

i got an email from her about her services and was wondering if anyone has any experiences?

I have.. very very pricy.. but does a great job!

AR31 Posted: Mar 10, 2008 10:50 PM+

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Posted: Mar 10, 2008 10:50 PM

Re: OFFICIAL Indian 'Desi' Wedding Thread

Posted by joshisgirl

Posted by AR31

our first guest arrives tomorrow..

my parents are adamant about all the guests stay at our house on the days leading up to the wedding.. and the night before, we all will be going to the hotel.. we live about 2 hrs away.. so it wouldn't be feasible to get an army of people out of the house in time..

and guess what.. my parents are paying for their hotel!! i think i've screamed my lungs out about this topic.. but it's of no avail.. Grrr

I actually found Pedestals to be very expensive for what I was looking for.. they were very pleasant to deal with but, I just didn't find them to be worth as much as they were charging..

your first guest is arriving so soon??

indeed.. she has arrived and we're sharing my room..

she's a sweetheart.. but i never really had a roommate before..

GtBride Posted: Mar 10, 2008 11:01 PM+

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Posted: Mar 10, 2008 11:01 PM

Re: OFFICIAL Indian 'Desi' Wedding Thread

Posted by AR31

Posted by GtBride

Has anyone been or heard of Shikha's Salon & spa? http://shikhasalon.com/index.htm

i got an email from her about her services and was wondering if anyone has any experiences?

I have.. very very pricy.. but does a great job!

What have you gotten done and whats the quotes like?

GtBride Posted: Mar 10, 2008 11:02 PM+

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Posted: Mar 10, 2008 11:02 PM

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Posted by Dulhan

GTBride,
Ur invites are sooo pretty! love them! :)

Thank you so much!

Dulhan Posted: Mar 10, 2008 11:47 PM+

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Posted: Mar 10, 2008 11:47 PM

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Hey does anyone know of any nice hotels for our wedding night?? We are looking around in Long Island, preferably nassau county. any suggestions??

MAY24BRIDE Posted: Mar 11, 2008 07:41 AM+

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Posted: Mar 11, 2008 07:41 AM

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I haven't stayed in too many hotels on LI, but we're staying at the Sheraton (in suffolk co). They have a loft style bridal suite. I'm staying at the Holiday Inn bridal suite the night before, and even that's nice! I would call around and see if they have any bridal suites for your night.

Soon2bMrsRP Posted: Mar 11, 2008 08:32 AM+

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Posted: Mar 11, 2008 08:32 AM

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Posted by Dulhan

Hey does anyone know of any nice hotels for our wedding night?? We are looking around in Long Island, preferably nassau county. any suggestions??

The Garden City hotel is really nice - i'm sure it's really pricy though.

Also, quick DJ question - How much would you expect to pay for a DJ at an engagement party, DJ/MC and intelligent lights at a reception? Keep in mind this isn't sharad or someone.

pa1220 Posted: Mar 11, 2008 09:03 AM+

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Posted: Mar 11, 2008 09:03 AM

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We are staying at the Huntington Hilton.

I am trying to find a dj for the sangeet. So far I have been quoted 750 for no names. Can you believe how ridiculous that is? Does anyone have the number for Bollywood Djs?

Soon2bMrsRP Posted: Mar 11, 2008 09:41 AM+

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Posted: Mar 11, 2008 09:41 AM

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Posted by pthapar

We are staying at the Huntington Hilton.

I am trying to find a dj for the sangeet. So far I have been quoted 750 for no names. Can you believe how ridiculous that is? Does anyone have the number for Bollywood Djs?

This is my exact issue - 750 for no names! and that's w/o MC or lighting - just DJ. $1900 for DJ/MC and lights for the reception - just wanted to know if that was reasonable.

pa1220 Posted: Mar 11, 2008 10:04 AM+

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Posted: Mar 11, 2008 10:04 AM

Re: OFFICIAL Indian 'Desi' Wedding Thread

I just called another DJ.
$750 is the going rate.

We paid that much last year for DJ Gaurav for my parents anniversary party.

On to another question, how many stations do the caterers typically provide in the cocktail hours? What is the standard?