OFFICIAL Indian 'Desi' Wedding Thread

Original post by riniko

Jan 19, 2005 06:44 PM

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!

MAY24BRIDE Posted: Jan 06, 2008 08:09 PM

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I honestly don't really know how it works....if they have different fillings and we get to try it out or not. I know they don't offer tasting for the regular menu. I guess as we discuss the menu, this is something I'll have to remember to bring up though.

craznan Posted: Jan 07, 2008 08:28 AM

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My cake is through ButterCooky bakery since my RH, floral terrace is providing the cake. We were able to taste the fillings and the cake (after a little persuasion) and they tasted phenominal!!! We just had to provide the design and got to choose the fillings and it was covered by the RH. This bakery has really good cakes, so I would definately give them a try!!

Soon2bMrsRP Posted: Jan 07, 2008 08:44 AM

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Posted by GtBride

I found a photographer/videographer. YIPPPEEEE

I AM STARTING TO GET NERVOUS NOW

I know me too - I just booked my photographer/videographer - sooo excited!! I went with House of Talent - they're indian and they do great photojournalism with story book albums.

http://www.houseoftalentstudio.com/

AR31 Posted: Jan 07, 2008 09:34 AM

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my friend used HOT for her reception (she got married in India) and the pics were very pretty!

the relief once you cross out the big stuff is unbelievable!

Soon2bMrsRP Posted: Jan 07, 2008 09:45 AM

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So I got my invites (ordered from 123weddingcards.com) and they're really beautiful however I feel like they're too fancy for an engagement. Now, I don't know what to do
I am getting married in India so i'm trying to justify it by thinking well I'm just having my engagement here and a reception in October so it's ok if it's a bit fancy - but it totally looks like it's for a wedding. Any thoughts? Am I overreacting?

AR31 Posted: Jan 07, 2008 09:52 AM

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aww honey do not worry!!

my engagement invites were way too fancy as well.. cost wise and design wise.. unfortunately now I can't deal w/ my wedding invites because I feel that they don't match up! and every time i make a correction or edit for my wedding invite, i get depressed!

but no worries.. if the card is beautiful and extravagant.. let it be.. you picked it because you liked it.. and no i don't think you are not overreacting.. at all!! :)

RGV07 Posted: Jan 07, 2008 09:56 AM

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i dont think that a problem. these invites are only for the engagement. so when is your wedding. just do invites that are more fancier

Soon2bMrsRP Posted: Jan 07, 2008 10:05 AM

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Posted by MrsV2be

aww honey do not worry!!

my engagement invites were way too fancy as well.. cost wise and design wise.. unfortunately now I can't deal w/ my wedding invites because I feel that they don't match up! and every time i make a correction or edit for my wedding invite, i get depressed!

but no worries.. if the card is beautiful and extravagant.. let it be.. you picked it because you liked it.. and no i don't think you are not overreacting.. at all!! :)

Thanks - that makes me feel a lot better
Gosh - when I told FH he was like oh ok while watching tv
Now I know why this site rocks!

GtBride Posted: Jan 07, 2008 10:48 AM

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I handed out some of my invites this weekend and i gotten alot of phone calls so far to say how fancy the invites looks and how beautiful they are. I am soo excited

My RH is providing the cake but i have to pick the design. Have anyone ever seen a square and round tiered cake? I was thinking of doing this and the guy at the RH looked at me a bit funny. I need a picture i guess to show him. But i only have a vision.

craznan Posted: Jan 07, 2008 10:55 AM

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If you do a search on this site for cakes, you get a lot of pretty ones. I have seen square and round cakes. I actually got my cake design from this site as well. It looks soo indian. I will try and post a picture.

AR31 Posted: Jan 07, 2008 11:00 AM

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Posted by GtBride

I handed out some of my invites this weekend and i gotten alot of phone calls so far to say how fancy the invites looks and how beautiful they are. I am soo excited

My RH is providing the cake but i have to pick the design. Have anyone ever seen a square and round tiered cake? I was thinking of doing this and the guy at the RH looked at me a bit funny. I need a picture i guess to show him. But i only have a vision.

you've got FM.. i couldn't post it on board for some reason..

it's not exactly square and round.. more like hexagon and round..

craznan Posted: Jan 07, 2008 11:09 AM

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I tried, but I can't place the pictures since they are saved onto a word document, but i'm sure if you do a google search for round and square cakes, you will find a lot.

GtBride Posted: Jan 07, 2008 11:26 AM

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thanks girls..

Are you girls buying your own flutes and cake cutters?

I just feel like it such a waste but i really want them.

Soon2bMrsRP Posted: Jan 07, 2008 11:27 AM

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So - I'm trying to figure out center pieces for the engagement party at Sterling. The place is pretty nice as is, but I was thinking of doing something as a centepiece - maybe something around candles or rose petals or both. Any ideas?

AR31 Posted: Jan 07, 2008 11:51 AM

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cake cutters maybe.. i totally dig it!! flutes.. most likely not..

i agree both are a waste.. what i wanted was sword to cut the cake
since i can't seem to find a sword (my family thinks I am nuts and so does FH).. i might have to resort to a cake cutter..

AR31 Posted: Jan 07, 2008 11:52 AM

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Posted by Soon2bMrsRP

So - I'm trying to figure out center pieces for the engagement party at Sterling. The place is pretty nice as is, but I was thinking of doing something as a centepiece - maybe something around candles or rose petals or both. Any ideas?

can you rent stuff? most decorators have stuff they rent out and can embellish it w/ flowers or candles.. so you don't end up spending a fortune..

RGV07 Posted: Jan 07, 2008 12:20 PM

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Posted by GtBride

thanks girls..

Are you girls buying your own flutes and cake cutters?

I just feel like it such a waste but i really want them.

i didnt have any of these items, to me it was , do i really want to spend the money?.

GtBride Posted: Jan 07, 2008 12:24 PM

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Posted by MrsV2be

cake cutters maybe.. i totally dig it!! flutes.. most likely not..

i agree both are a waste.. what i wanted was sword to cut the cake
since i can't seem to find a sword (my family thinks I am nuts and so does FH).. i might have to resort to a cake cutter..

Cutting your cake with a sword is a really cool idea. Our video guy showed us a couple that did this and it looked awesome on their video. DO IT! Who cares if your family thinks your weird. My family thinks i am so crazy right now. ha ha.

I saw this cool cake cutter and flutes that match at macy's. i guess i will put it on my bridal registry and hope one of my bridesmaids gets it for me! cross my fingers

AR31 Posted: Jan 07, 2008 12:40 PM

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I might just end up w/ the RH's cutter.. every little thing is soo expensive!!

But if any of you ladies do come across a sword, please share.. most likely this idea of mine will not come to fruition.. but a girl can sure try..