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dont forget that the dj will make ur wedding!!! they may sometimes be worth the extra $$. i wouldnt book anyone who hasnt been recommended or who i havent seen personally.

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I completely agree.

We went all out with the DJ for the wedding/reception. DJ Sharad.

I am just trying to cut the cost with the DJ at the sangeet. FH and I are doing the sangeet together.

Jagruti- thanks for the info on the food. I went to some people for the family style and its amazing how expensive it is compared to the buffet style and when they talk they talk about individual appetizers, not stattions. I'm just freaking out now since I am so over budget.

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Posted by pthapar

I completely agree.

We went all out with the DJ for the wedding/reception. DJ Sharad.

I am just trying to cut the cost with the DJ at the sangeet. FH and I are doing the sangeet together.

Jagruti- thanks for the info on the food. I went to some people for the family style and its amazing how expensive it is compared to the buffet style and when they talk they talk about individual appetizers, not stattions. I'm just freaking out now since I am so over budget.

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who did u go with for catering?
i'll fm u later about the mehndi!

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We are going with Vinny. It's just that he's hasn't been around to go through all the details so I am freaking out. Akbar quoted me 35 + bowl rentals and sitar quoted me 55 for family style and said 'don't do it', since they feel like the food will be cold. I'm like wth..

Thanks for the mehendi info. God only know how much bridal mehendi will cost.

This thing is ridiculously expensive.

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Posted by pthapar

We are going with Vinny. It's just that he's hasn't been around to go through all the details so I am freaking out. Akbar quoted me 35 + bowl rentals and sitar quoted me 55 for family style and said 'don't do it', since they feel like the food will be cold. I'm like wth..

Thanks for the mehendi info. God only know how much bridal mehendi will cost.

This thing is ridiculously expensive.

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the first time i met with vinny, he was great. however, any time after that was a nightmare!! he got kinda annoyed at me when i asked for a tasting. but, he was cheap and the food was great so it worked out in the end. so... dont worry, i've been there with vinny also.

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Posted by pthapar

We are going with Vinny. It's just that he's hasn't been around to go through all the details so I am freaking out. Akbar quoted me 35 + bowl rentals and sitar quoted me 55 for family style and said 'don't do it', since they feel like the food will be cold. I'm like wth..

Thanks for the mehendi info. God only know how much bridal mehendi will cost.

This thing is ridiculously expensive.

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the first time i met with vinny, he was great. however, any time after that was a nightmare!! he got kinda annoyed at me when i asked for a tasting. but, he was cheap and the food was great so it worked out in the end. so... dont worry, i've been there with vinny also.

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also, did u want the mehndi person to come to your house? if so, fm me what town u live in.

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Jagruti,

Are you a social worker? Saw you post on another thread, just wondering. Where do you work?

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Thank you so much

Basically i want the woman to come to my house to put the mehendi on me and then come to the sangeet the day after to put it on everyone.

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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?

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

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What have you gotten done and whats the quotes like?

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i've gotten makeup and hair done by hair.. she charged me about $250 and i was a bridesmaid and the bride went about $1400 for 2 looks wedding and reception..

i think she is in india now.. she's really pricy.. but her work is really good!!

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Posted by pthapar

We are going with Vinny. It's just that he's hasn't been around to go through all the details so I am freaking out. Akbar quoted me 35 + bowl rentals and sitar quoted me 55 for family style and said 'don't do it', since they feel like the food will be cold. I'm like wth..

Thanks for the mehendi info. God only know how much bridal mehendi will cost.

This thing is ridiculously expensive.

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Vinny gets way too much business than he knows what to do with.. he's like if not you, then someone else attitude.. but he can be like that.. his food is good.. he delivers!!

akbar only does indian food.. so totally not worth it.. sitar is great with the food, but 55 is way too much and i am not too fond of their family style either.. food will not be cold.. we did it for engagement at it was a huge hit among everyone.. and the food was hot and refills kept coming to individual tables..

i think most people have about 4 to 5 stations with atleast 2 to 3 dishes each and about 5 butler passes maybe even 6..

are you planning on family style??

eta: i'm the type to enjoy cocktails more than the dinner.. so it's jmo..

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Posted by riniko

Hey girls,

I am clearly already married. But I thought the girls on this thread could help me out.

Can you please recommend a good tailor on Long Island or Eastern Queens? I usually go out to Jackson Tailors in Jackson Heights but I am too lazy to trek all the way there.

Thanks in advance.

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in the rani salon complex in new hyde park, there's a desi clothing store.. forget the name.. she does really good work..

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AR31

I agree with you about liking the cocktail more than the main course.
I want the cocktail hour to have italian, indian and asian while the main course is all indian. Of course I won't enjoy it as i'll be taking pictures then. haha

I'm really happy you have experience with this. It just freaks me out since Akbar and Sitar said 'don't do it'.

I just hope it works out well.

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Im looking for a mehendi woman for my bridal mehndi. I need to book that soon. Please share from your experiences! :)

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jagruti, i sent ya fm mail. did you get it?

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So I had a question for anyone that's had any of their functions at Sterling - I wanted to set up a food tasting and they're like no weekends and weekdays before 5!!! I'm like wth - don't these people realize everyone has a job - so i'm pushing them for the weekend and otherwise I'm going to have to either work from home or come home early (i work in the city and get out at 7) - FH is going to have to work from home w/ his schedule and our parents are going to have to leave work early also - did anyone have this experience or if I push them do you think they'll set it up for a sunday morning or something??