Jigna & Shephal

We wanted to congratulate Jigna and Shephal on their wedding. It was definitely a site to behold. Their Sangeet was held at the Belle Mer, in Newport, RI, where the bride gave a surprise performance to her groom. On the wedding day at the Hyatt Regency Newport, the baraat was as festive as could be, especially with the groom riding on our favorite elephant Minnie. Congratulations again!

What Does a Wedding Planner Do?

Aside from the couple as a whole benefiting from having a planner at their wedding, the bride alone benefits tremendously. The planner takes a lot of the stress and concerns from the bride so she can enjoy the entire day. From waking up in the morning to that last dance at the reception. Here is a list of some things that a planner does for her bride:

1. Making sure everything is running on schedule.
2. Making sure the bride is comfortable and has everything she needs and wants.
3. Making sure every detail is executed as the bride had visioned.
4. Making sure the family is aware of the schedule and that they are following it to the tee.
5. Collecting items beforehand that will be utilized during the ceremony and/or reception.
6. Overseeing all set-ups of the events.
7. Organizing and directing grand entrances.
8. Organizing speeches during the reception.
9. Communicating with guests to let them know the schedule and locations of events.
10. Organizing the bridal party line-up for the walk down the aisle

Sunitha and Alok

A few rain showers were not going to keep our wedding this weekend from being a shinning success!

Our lovely couple Sunitha and Alok celebrated their wedding with a gorgeous ceremony at Shady Elm Farms in Pittsburgh. This was unlike any other wedding we have done before, with so many simple yet elegant details. From the simple curly willow structure which served as the mandap, to the escort cards that were hanging from clothes pins, to the dholi card box. DJ Manan Shah kept the dance floor packed from the moment it opened till it was time to say goodnight. And guests could not stop raving about the amazing food from Amiya. The event could not have been this huge of a success without the amazing teams from Windswept Rentals and MK Staffing.

Even with the rain Sunitha and Alok had a night they will never forget!

Different Napkin Folds

Many couples don’t realize that a napkin fold can have an impact of our tablescape. Here are a few different types of folds. See which one is your favorite:

 

• Menu Fold
• Bird of Paradise
• French Pleat
• Candle    
• Crown
• Goblet Fan
• Peak
• Flame
• Tri Fold
• Opera Fan
• Cardinal Hat
• Rose

 Crown

 Rose

 Tri Fold

Bird of Paradise

Menu Fold

Opera Fan Fold

Bansari and Sachin

Big Congratulations to our couple from this past weekend Bansari and Sachin! It has been a pleasure working with them and their families these past few months and it was great to see it all come together!

It all started with a very colorful Garba on Thursday at the Wilshire Grand. It was also the brides mothers birthday which gave everyone an extra reason to celebrate.

The big day came on Saturday at the Marriott Teaneck, with a very traditional ceremony followed by a very pink reception! Our friends from Elegant Affairs did an amazing job with the decor, especially with the chandelier like Escort Card table. DJ Suhel kept guests dancing past the 12am end time and Tandoor made sure no one went hungry.

Once again congratulations to the happy couple!

Emergency Kit Essentials

The wedding emergency kit is a last minute savior in any tight squeeze, making sure it is fully stocked is an essential for any wedding.  Here is our guide of what to have handy.
                      

• SEWING KIT    
• MATCHES/LIGHTER
• SAFETY PINS                          
• SUPER GLUE
• LINT BRUSH/ROLLER           
• SCISSORS
• TIDE TO GO PEN                     
• RIBBON 
• TWEEZERS
• LOTION
• NAIL FILE
• Q-TIPS
• RED LIPSTICK
• BLISTER BLOCK
• CLEAR NAIL POLISH
• BAND AIDS
• NAIL POLISH REMOVER
• TAMPONS/MIDOL
• EXTRA EARRING BACKS
• SUNBLOCK
• SMALL MIRROR
• COTTON BALLS 
• DENTAL FLOSS
• HAIR TIES
• EYE DROPS
• COMB/BRUSH
• BREATH MINTS
• BOBBY PINS
• DEODORANT
• HAIR SPRAY
• PERFUME
• GRANOLA BAR

        

            

Baraat Time vs. Ceremony Time

Many couples often ask us to help with their invitations and a question we always get is what start time should they put down, baraat or ceremony?...Always put down the baraat start time. You want to make sure everyone is on time and guests know the ceremony will follow the baraat. Also, put down “Baraat Gathering” so guests will gather at a certain time then start the actual baraat a few minutes later. This ensures everyone will be on time for both the baraat and ceremony. If you put the ceremony start time then guests will show up for the ceremony time and no one will know about the baraat.

Lower Wedding Costs by Purchasing your Own Candles

A lot of brides have been asking on ways to lower decor costs for their wedding.  A smart solution is purchasing candles of your own!  Candles bring that right amount of lighting, romantically brightening any room .  Here is a link that offers candles in a variety of colors to match your event.
http://www.quickcandles.com/Set-of-72-Votive-Candle-Holders-72-Votive-Candle-p/c_set_72.htm