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yeahhh ur right. they do ship it if its off a registry. I guess we put the 'no boxed gifts' so that ppl dont decide on bringing their own boxed gifts..u know?
basically a way of saying 'cash please' hahahahah

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Thanks ladies!

My FH and I live in Chicago and the wedding is in NY.. so the positive would be not having to lug any gifts back to chicago... hmm...

anywhoo.. Dulhan who is doing your mendhi??

I'll take any suggestions..

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im going to try Shobha next week. Dont have anyone definite yet

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Hey guys! My name is sonia and i'm gettign married in 4 months. I live in MD and my fiance lives in NY which is where the wedding is.

On the 12th i am going to NY to find some make up and hair places. Does anyone know any salons that are good? Im getting married at the Villa Barone Manor in Bronx and I would want them to come over there.

If you do know someone can you please give me their name and phone number and if you know the rate? and if you have any pictures!!!

its soooo hard finding vendors when you dont live in the state and you cant go every weekend!

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

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Ok so this is the timeline I have thought of for the Wedding reception. Let me know what you think :)

Hall booked 8:30 to 1:30am

Appetizer hour 8:30-9:15

8:30 guests come in.have appetizers
9:00 FH comes in with Baraat
I come in with siblings
( I was also thinking we should introduce parents. Like DJ announces 'Bride's parents' and 'Grooms' Parents' and they walk in. And then siblings as well)

9:35-40 Speeches
10:00 First Dance -->followed by inviting ppl to come dance
10:30 to 11:30 Dinner served

11:00 Cake cutting

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sounds good!!!

best to get things done before dinner.. desis like to walk out right after..

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Hi girls - haven't been on in a while - my engagement party was this past weekend at the sterling - it was amazing! - I was so nervous but everything went smoothly and FH and I had a blast plus everyone was raving about the food - obviously I wouldn't really know but that's to be expected. Anyhow - the timeline looks good - my only suggestion based on this past weekend is pushing back dinner as much as you can - b/c no one really gets on the dance floor after dinner and they just start leaving. For my reception I'd like to push dinner to like 11. In terms of no boxed gifts - I think it's totally acceptable - even for the engagement most everyone gave $ - but just in case - I'm planning on putting it in the reception invite. It's totally acceptable in NY and so many couples do it.

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Posted by AR31

sounds good!!!

best to get things done before dinner.. desis like to walk out right after..

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yeah totally. they always do.

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Posted by Soon2bMrsRP

Hi girls - haven't been on in a while - my engagement party was this past weekend at the sterling - it was amazing! - I was so nervous but everything went smoothly and FH and I had a blast plus everyone was raving about the food - obviously I wouldn't really know but that's to be expected. Anyhow - the timeline looks good - my only suggestion based on this past weekend is pushing back dinner as much as you can - b/c no one really gets on the dance floor after dinner and they just start leaving. For my reception I'd like to push dinner to like 11. In terms of no boxed gifts - I think it's totally acceptable - even for the engagement most everyone gave $ - but just in case - I'm planning on putting it in the reception invite. It's totally acceptable in NY and so many couples do it.

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So glad your engagement party went well! considering the fact that my wedding will be at the sterling, it makes me feel a lil better lol put up some pics!!
yeah i think maybe dinner can start at 11? I think thats prob a good idea,since ppl leave after.

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Hey girls

Some more questions.

Is anyone using an actual Doli? I thought it would cute and different but I cant find a vendor for it. I'm going to ask my mandap guy but I just wanted to ask here as well.

Also, these are the people that I am considering to do my make up and hair with. Does anyone know how they are? I rather get some feedback before I go since I don't have much time.

Archi's Beauty Salon
Punum Seth Bridal Looks
Femina Beauty Salon
Neelu's Khubsoorat

Thanks!

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You may also want to look into Kalpana Patel.

www.kalpanabeauty.com

She is doing my hair for my wedding and reception. She does makeup as well but I am using my makeup artist that I've had for the last few years.

I'm not using a Doli but usually the place you get your mandap will have them for an additonal fee.

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thanks! I will definitly check her out!

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hey girls! hope things are going well! i just got back from India last week and got all my shopping done! so much fun...but exhausting! anyways, i was wondering, for those you having a mehndi, do you know of anyone who is not that expensive who we could book to do mehndi for the ladies? everyone i've called is so so expensive!

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Posted by Soni725

Hey girls

Some more questions.

Is anyone using an actual Doli? I thought it would cute and different but I cant find a vendor for it. I'm going to ask my mandap guy but I just wanted to ask here as well.

Also, these are the people that I am considering to do my make up and hair with. Does anyone know how they are? I rather get some feedback before I go since I don't have much time.

Archi's Beauty Salon
Punum Seth Bridal Looks
Femina Beauty Salon
Neelu's Khubsoorat

Thanks!

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I went for a trial at Neelu's.. not a big fan.. she totally over did it even after i asked to look more natural. Funniest thing..she kept taking pictures of me and adding more blush!.. But everyone is diff so whom ever you choose definately go for trials!.

I'm coming in on a doli... see pic.. ( wedding colors are pink & orange). Our Mandap guy is providing it... it was like $250

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Thanks Deepa! I'll definitly ask my mandap guy!

Do you have any suggestions on who to use for my make up? Everyone that I heard is REALLY good charges over 1000. My budget at the most is 600! Since I live in MD I dont have time to come every weekend for make up trials.

Any suggestions! I AM DESPERATE!

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hey soni....do you need someone for two different events or just one?

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The ceremony and reception is on the same day so I need an updo and full make up for the ceremony and then for reception i want me hair just down so blowdry and touch up for the make up. thats it.....

I FEEL LIKE CRYING! im about to give up and just pay 1000-1400!

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yeah but the thing is ur getting ur hair done over again for reception, and im sure ur makeup will be a lil different. so you will be charged as if your getting two of them.
i mean ur hair will be all done and up with hairspray for ur ceremony, she cant just take it all out and let it down. she will have to do it all over again. thats why
i know its a lot of money, but is that the average price ur getting ?

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ok i have a question

what beauty treatments are you girls getting before the big day?? Also, how far ahead are you getting them done?

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Yes, thats the average price I am getting. I think I am just gonna pick Habib. I have a trial with her on Saturday.

I am going to start getting faicials in April. Once a month till July. In april I will also try the wax with the lady that is doing it for my wedding just to make sure im not allergic or anything like that. So I would say start now!