Friday, March 30, 2012

DINNER IS SERVED!

Table settings are one of the most important element in your wedding decor. Your table is the focus of any party where food is served and sometimes, the tableware and seating plan can be as important as the food you serve. This is why you should also focus your attention on dishes, linens and silverware. Have a look to these wonderful tables we have found for you!
















Wednesday, March 28, 2012

New Instrumental Songs

Here are some new instrummental songs to conisder for your wedding:

Yeh dooriya

Tu bas de

Sajda

Pee loon

Tum jo aaye

Maula

A Summer Cocktail Hour

Summer time is almost here and many brides want to have their events take place outside. Be very careful with this. Many think since there is no snow and the temperature is warmer, it’s a best to host the cocktail hour outdoors. We recommend bride’s have this indoors, especially if the ceremony is outdoors, to give your guests a break from the sun and heat. Although the summer brings warmer weather, there are other issues to be concerned about. Extreme heat, humidity and rain can make any event unpleasant and put a damper on the festivities. If it is hot, you have to worry about food being affected and possibly spoil if out in the heat too long. Another issue is cocktail hour music and finding the appropriate power source for the musician or dj. If your event begins in the evening, you have to find or provide a light source to keep the outdoor area lit for guests. Men are usually dressed in Suits or Tuxedos…again.. making it even warmer for them. We suggest finding a compromise and host cocktail hour indoors with a view or an option for your guests to go out on a balcony on their own. To be safe and make your guests comfortable we suggest hosting your cocktail hour indoors.

Monday, March 26, 2012

Del Posto

If you want to experience an ambiance filled with warmth and lightheartedness of the Italian spirit for your event, the famous restaurant Del Posto is here to turn your dream into a reality. With a high quality dining experience in what is one of the greatest indoor spaces in New York City, Del Posto is the only 4-star New York city Italian restaurant. Providing sufficiant place to accomodate all your guests in their numerous Italian rooms(from 16 to 1,200 guests), you will also enjoy an abundant selections of Italian wines. Trust us, you will be amazed.

http://www.delposto.com/home.htm




Friday, March 23, 2012

Pinterest

Many of you have heard about a new crave, Pinterest. It is a wonderful tool to help you organize almost anything, from decorating your home to planning your wedding. It is a virtual pinboard where you can organize and share images you find on the web, share with other people, and get inspired. It is a fun and easy way to put your inspiration board together, share with others to gain more inspiration and feedback. This will help organize all the ideas you have while planning your wedding and can be an easy way to convey your vision to your vendors. It can even be a great tool when planning your honeymoon. Take a look: http://pinterest.com/

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Chosing the right Panditji


Chosing the right Panditji for your wedding is not always easy. A pandit brings his own personality to a wedding so it is important that the pandit’s personality and the personality of you and your fiancĂ© as a couple align. When considering a pandit, you will need to discuss his or her beliefs concerning marriage and each person's role in the marriage. Below are a list of Panditji that we really love working with.

Panditji (Priest) for Ceremony

Pandit Nikhil Trivedi

Email: trivedis108@aol.com

98-09 64th road apt 1D Rego Park, NY 11374

cell 917-710-3783



PANDIT MAHESH SHASTRI, Ph.D. Priest

71-11, Little Neck Pkwy, Glen Oaks, NY 11004

Tel. - (718) 343 3555 Fax. - (718) 343 4412

Cell. - (917) 690 7777, email: Shastriji@godmandir.com

http://www.godmandir.com/


Prabhakar Sharma

WeddingPandit@Gmail.com

http://www.desipandit.com/

Phone (484) 319-7313





Vijay A. Datar

datarva@yahoo.com

732 360 9486

Pandit OmShukla Shastri

http://hindupriestnyc.com/default.aspx

PH-201-887-2725

hindupriestom@gmail.com



Jagdish Trivedi.

313 331 0266

jagadguru108@hotmail.com

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Great Gift, Great Cause

It can be difficult to find a gift for your bridesmaids,especially with a destination wedding. We found the perfect accessory, shoes. Sometimes you ask them to wear the same shoes or provide the infamous flip flops as part of their gift. Why not give them some comfortable yet stylish shoes that are backed with a good cause. TOMS Shoes are simple, comfortable and stylish. You can have everyone wear flats or high wedges that come in a variety of colors and materials, such as sequence,lace, or linen. They even have shoes for the bride, groom, groomsmen, and kids.TOMS Shoes will match every pair of shoes purchased with a pair of new shoes given to a child in need. www.toms.com/wedding-collection




Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Something Blue

Many brides have been asking for advice on new color schemes. The color blue is quite hot for this season. It is a color associated with royalty and elegance, which also adds energy and richness to the decor of your room. Take a look at these gorgeous decor photos we have found for you.











Friday, March 16, 2012

Meaning of Flowers

Have you ever wondered what was the meaning of each flower? Here is your answer!

•Calla Lily - Magnificent beauty
•Pink Carnation - Boldness
•Red Carnation - Love
•White Carnation - Talent
•Chrysanthemum - Wealth, abundance and truth
•Daffodil - Regard
•Daisy - Share your feelings
•Delphinium - Swiftness, lightness
•Freesia - Innocence
•Gardenia - Purity, joy
•Hydrangea - Understanding
•Iris - A message of faith, wisdom
•Lilac - Love's first emotions
•Lily - Majesty, truth, honor
•Lily of the Valley - Happiness
•Magnolia - Love of nature
•Orchid Love, beauty
•Peony - Bashfulness, the spirit of ambition and determination
•Rose - Love, joy, beauty
•Stephanotis - Marital happiness
•Stock - Lasting beauty
•Sunflower - Short stemmed mean adoration
•Sunflower - Long stemmed haughtiness
•Sweet - Pea Pleasure
•Tulip - Love, passion

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Breakfast before the Baraat

Many couples have breakfast set up for their guests before the start of their baraat. If budget allows, it is a nice gesture and your guests would appreciate this. We recommend providing breakfast if most of your guests will be coming from out of town and staying at the hotel. This can be as simple as setting it up in a hospitality room so your guests can come in andout as they wish. Common items to set up for your breakfast include:


1. Cold cereals

2. Juice

3. Milk

4. Coffee

5. Tea/ Chai

6. Indian snacks

7. Fruit

8. Bagels

9. Muffins

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Personal Touches!

Yesterday, we were looking for some original pillows to set for your cocktail hour! Finally... we fell in love with those cute pillows! It adds a nice personal touch and you can reuse them in your home. We are using this idea for a couple and putting them around the cocktail hour and at the mehendi event. Also, they are doing some for their hospitality room on the sofas.
























ETSY: http://www.etsy.com/search/handmade?search_submit=&q=monogrammed+pillows&view_type=gallery

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

BARS: HOW MANY TO HAVE?

When you are having a large event it may be difficult to determine how many bars to have for your guests. You want to make sure that no one is waiting too long for a drink all while being graciously served. A good rule of thumb is to have 1 bar per 100 guests. So if you have 500 guests then we suggest 5 bars spread throughout your venue or you can do 2 bars in the back of the ballroom with 2 bartenders each and one extra one for overflow of guests. This will allow your guests toget their favorite drink almost any where from your event with ease. We also suggest that you include some cocktail high tables around the bar area as this allows your guests to put their drink down, do this at the cocktail hour and the reception.

Monday, March 12, 2012

When it comes to the cocktail hour!

I had a bride ask me a good question this weekend.. am I allowed to come to the cocktail hour... the answer is YES!!!! The newest trend is to have both the bride and groom come to attend the cocktail hour. We suggest the groom where his tux but the bride where a beautiful cocktail dress and not the reception outfit. We found some long and glamourous cocktail dresses that would be the WOW factor for the guests. It is really a fun way to mingle with your guests.








Just because we love this short dress too!