Non Floral Centerpieces

When you think of a traditional wedding centerpiece, your mind probably immediately jumps to a beautiful flower arrangement. We, however, love to think outside the box, and love the idea of non-floral centerpieces. The items you choose to use can help fuse the theme of your wedding into your centerpieces, and will probably help you save some budget! Using items such as feathers, candles, seashells, or succulents will really give your reception a unique and beautiful feel.

Tree Style Centerpieces

Choosing your centerpieces is a wonderful way to use your creativity to really make your reception stand out to your guests.  One way to create a stunning and dramatic effect at your wedding is to use tree style centerpieces at your guest tables. Adding flowers to a Manzanita branch creates a delicate and graceful effect, while hanging tealight candle holders to the branches can create a more rustic feel. Find some inspiration from Mother Nature with some of these gorgeous tree style centerpieces:

SJS Book Launch

Last night was truly magical for us. Being able to finally have the launch party for our book was a dream come true!

We are so happy we were able to share this special occasion with those closest to us, including our many past brides, currents brides and vendors we work with on a daily basis.

Publishing our first book has been seven years in the making. To finally see people purchasing our book and enjoying it really brings joy to our hearts.

We want to send a special thanks to Sanjana Vaswani for Sonal's stunning hair and makeup, DJ Manan Shah for keeping the crowd dancing and Jeannie from Atlas Floral for the gorgeous floral arrangements.

 

THANK YOU to everyone who came and showed their support, it meant the world to us!  

Nirvana NY and Beer 1947

We always like finding new Indian restaurants in the city. It's not always easy to find a place that can cook authentic Indian Cuisine that reminds us of the homeland. Last night we had the pleasure of having an amazing dinner at Nirvana. Located on Lexington Avenue between 39th and 40th this place is literally a little piece of Nirvana.

The staff is beyond attentive, friendly and proffesional, we truly felt like we were at home. The food was a perfect blend of spices that is sure to satisfy any taste buds. Even more exciting they carry Beer 1947 which we have been dying to try (not me, of course, baby, baby). Let's just say we found our new favorite beer!

Whether you are looking for a quick lunch, some take out dinner or some fun cocktails, make sure to check this place out!

Indian & American Cocktail Hour Food Stations

In our last blog post, we let you in on some of our favorite appetizers to serve during your cocktail hour. In addition to those delicious butler passed appetizers, also consider offering appetizer stations for your guests to enjoy. A live action station will definitely spice up your cocktail hour, and brides are tending to go more and more exotic with their food choices. Here are some of our favorite Indian, American, and International food stations:

Indian:

Chaat Station

Pani Poori

Papdi Chaat

Pau Bhaji

Poori Chole

Khasta Kachori

Samosa Chaat

Vada Pao

Kathi Roll (Veg and Non-Veg)

South Indian Dosa Station with Uttaphan, Idli, and Sambhar

Kashmiri Aloo Tikki with Channa

Gujarati Station with Toor ringan, Tindora, Dal and Poori

Fried Vegetable Station with Haryali tikki, Mirchi pakora, and Vegetable pakora

Biryani Station

Punjabi Station with Sarson ka saag and Kadi pakoda

Kebab Station

Ragda Patice

Mugli Paneer Tikki

American/International:

Crostini Station

Macaroni and Cheese Station

Wok ‘N’ Roll Station

Slider Station (Chicken or grilled cheese sliders)

Pasta Station

Fresh Garden Crudites and Bistro

Margarita Bar

Dim Sum Station

Risotto Station

Mexican Station with Quesadillas and Tacos

Mediterranean Station with Falafal and Hummus

Sushi Bar

Chinese Station with Spring rolls, Vegetable Manchurian, and Hakka noodles

Carving Station with lamb, roast beef, and pork tenderloin

Smashed Potato Martini Bar

Soup Station

Grill Station with grilled shrimp and chicken skewers

Cajun Station

Paella Bar

Cheese Station

Appetizers to Serve at Cocktail Hour

The best part of any cocktail hour is being able to try a wide assortment of delicious food.  The majority of couples these days are opting for more interesting cocktail hour menus, mixing a combination of Indian with American appetizers. To make things easier for you, we have compiled a list of delicious Indian and American appetizers to serve at your cocktail hour. Here are some of our favorite mouth-watering options:

Indian:

1.     Samosa Gujia

2.     Chicken Badami Kebab

3.     Bhel Puri in Martini Glasses

4.     Tandoori Mushroom

5.     Dry Paneer Tikka

6.     Sev Batata Puri

7.     Chilli Pakoda

8.     Papdi Chat in cup

9.     Surti Patice

10. Potato Kati Roll

11. Vegetable Kebab

12. Samosa with Chole

13. Achari Aloo Tikki

14. Paneer Kaliya

15. Alu Bonda

16. Spinach Pakora

17. Vegetable Shaslik

18. Bengali Peyajee

19. Gobi Pakora

20. Onion Kulcha

American/Other:

1.     Vegetable Spring Rolls with Sweet Chili Sauce

2.     Jalapeno Poppers with Cheddar Cheese

3.     Spanakopita

4.     Thai Chicken Sate

5.     Baby lamb Chops

6.     Spooned Atlantic Lobster with Caviar

7.     Goat Cheese and Fig on Sourdough Crostini

8.     Coconut Breaded Prawn with Spiced Papaya Dip

9.     Mini Vegetable Empanadas with Dipping Sauce

10. Pork & Beef Dumplings with Soy Sauce

11. Fried Macaroni & Cheese Balls

12. Mini Crab Cakes

13. Mini Chicken Cordon Bleu Balls

14. Fiesta Chicken Salad in Mini Filo Cups

15. Melon and Proscuitto Skewers

16. Smoked Salmon Canape

17. Shrimp Cocktail Shooter

18. Seared Blackened Ahi Tuna

19. Caprese Skewers

20. Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps