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OFFICIAL Indian 'Desi' Wedding Thread

Original post by riniko

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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!

shujanashanto Thread views: 546,992

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Koool!
Who's catering your event?
SI

riniko Thread views: 546,992

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Posted by shujanashanto

Koool!
Who's catering your event?
SI

Sitar

sonia Thread views: 546,992

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A friend of mine is looking for a makeup artist - has anyone heard of Susmita - I believe she's in New Jersey.

Soon2BMrsA Thread views: 546,992

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Posted by sonia

A friend of mine is looking for a makeup artist - has anyone heard of Susmita - I believe she's in New Jersey.

Sorry I havent heard of her, I have some family in NJ so I'll ask them. But Im sure some artists in New York / Westchester would be willing to travel, which part of NJ is she in?

sonia Thread views: 546,992

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she's actually from CT but getting married in NJ. She had a trial with Nina Doshi but just thinks she's too expensive. Any other makeup recs in the tri-state area?

Soon2BMrsA Thread views: 546,992

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Posted by sonia

she's actually from CT but getting married in NJ. She had a trial with Nina Doshi but just thinks she's too expensive. Any other makeup recs in the tri-state area?

she definately wants an indian makeup artist?

sonia Thread views: 546,992

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yup

Soon2BMrsA Thread views: 546,992

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I know an Indian makeup artist on LI, whose supposed to be very good..she actually works for a salon in the city, I forget the name. But she does Indian brides on the weekends. She charges $700 for the whole day, is that more than your friend wants to spend? Let me know, I'll find the # for you.

Scooter Thread views: 546,992

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Does anyone know of an indian hair stylist (who knows how to pin on heavy veils!)?

nutmeg Thread views: 546,992

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I am not using indian makeup/hair artists but here are 2 names i have gotten along the way. no idea how good they are, or how much they charge. nina lamba www.brides&more.com (that's on LI) and sushmita in NJ. FM if you want phone numbers etc. Goodluck :)

riniko Thread views: 546,992

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Hi Ladies,

Here is a small list of makeup artists whose names I have handy.

1) Archi's Beauty Salon
Archita Upadhyaya
Holtsville, NY
631 207 3475
This woman is so reasonable. She quoted me $25 and $25 for hair for my bridesmaids. $100-$125 for me depending on what I need.

2) Habib's Hair & Beauty Studio
Ginni
13 West Nicholai St
Hickville, NY 11801
516 935 6210
www.habibsbyginni.com

3) Khubsoorat
Nina Lamba
Dix Hills, NY
631 253 9499
www.brides&more.com

4) Aaina Beauty Salon - this is where I go to personally for threading
337 S. Broadway
Hicksville, NY
516 933 3524

5) Nina Doshi (upwards of $900 plus)
www.ninadoshi.com

6) Someone named Alpa in South Setauket... I don't have her info handy atm.

Anna99 Thread views: 546,992

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Hi! For those of you who are still looking for an Indian wedding sari or lengha, you should check out Benzer. The store is in Bombay but you can order the clothes online. I have two Benzer outfits and they're beautiful! The quality is amazing as well.

http://www.benzerworld.com/collection2005/Home.asp

riniko Thread views: 546,992

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Thanks Anna. Welcome to LIW! Benzer has awfully nice stuff. I am getting my outfits made by www.homeindia.com ... they will design any outfit from a picture! And their prices are not too exhorbant.

lcherian Thread views: 546,992

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welcome anna!!

i've checked out benzerworld before and their outfits are GORGEOUS!

melijane Thread views: 546,992

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sorry to butt in... but does anyone know where I can get Sari fabric. I would prefer not to go into the city. I live in Hauppague or online would be great! TIA

lcherian Thread views: 546,992

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sorry im not from LI so i have no idea....what about jackson heights? and remember if you go to an indian store, try to bargain with them!

riniko Thread views: 546,992

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Posted by melijane

sorry to butt in... but does anyone know where I can get Sari fabric. I would prefer not to go into the city. I live in Hauppague or online would be great! TIA

Ebay is a cheap source. But if you want to see/feel the fabric, your best option is Jackson Heights. Also, there are plenty of stores in Hicksville you can check out as well. But Jackson Heights is another 30 minutes away from Hicksville and the better option.

You can also head down to Edison, NJ. But its a bit further. And as Leena mentioned please bargain.

riniko Thread views: 546,992

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This choli looks like an American wedding gown..

I kinda like it.

mkg517 Thread views: 546,992

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My wedding is in 5 days-AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

My videographer is not Indian so I will need to provide him with 4-5 songs for the different segments of the video. Anyone have any recommendation for Hindi favorites for 'Childhood Pictures Montage' 'Getting Ready' ,'Meeting at the Arch (for when you throw the garlands on each other)', 'Getting Married', 'Cocktail Hour' 'Reception', 'Saying Goodbye to All', and for the 'Highlights Recap'? I really appreciate it!

Soon2BMrsA Thread views: 546,992

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Posted by mkg517

My wedding is in 5 days-AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

My videographer is not Indian so I will need to provide him with 4-5 songs for the different segments of the video. Anyone have any recommendation for Hindi favorites for 'Childhood Pictures Montage' 'Getting Ready' ,'Meeting at the Arch (for when you throw the garlands on each other)', 'Getting Married', 'Cocktail Hour' 'Reception', 'Saying Goodbye to All', and for the 'Highlights Recap'? I really appreciate it!

You have FM :)