Bus Companies We Love

If you are having a local or destination wedding there will be plenty of guests coming in from out of town. This means that they won't always know how to get around, so to guarantee everyone makes it to all you events, and on time, we suggest providing your guests with transportation. Wether it be an airport pick up, shuttle service, or larger buses, here are our go to vendors:

1. US Coachways- Offering Bus Services all over the US

2. Bus Bank- Offering Bus Services all over the US

3. Panomara Tours- Servicing NY, NJ, Connecticut and Pennsylvania.

All three of these companies have always provided us with superb service. From their customer service to amicable drivers, they are always on time and keep their fleet in top shape. No matter what your guests will be happy with the ride.

Red, White and Blue Inspired Decor

In honor of July 4th we wanted to show you some inspirational red, white and blue decor.  You don't have to have a July 4th theme when choosing a red, white and blue palette. This color schemed works for any wedding any time of the year.

Welcome To Arizona!

When you welcome your guests who have traveled both near and far to be with you and share in the festivities on you special day, you really want to let them know how thankful you are. What better way to do so than a location themed welcome bag? If you are having your wedding in Arizona here are a few great welcome bag necessities (Be sure to put these items in an Arizona themed tote!):

• Arizona Iced Tea 
• Prickly Pear products
• Hot sauce
• Southwest style snack foods (pretzels, chips, salsa, etc.)
• Cactus themed items
• Arizona postcards
• Sunscreen

Long Distance Planners

I read this interesting article about hiring a local planner for a destination wedding. Since sometimes the expense prevents brides from hiring us, I felt this to be a good guide. When you live in a different country or even state than where you will be getting married it is important to follow a few steps while searching for a wedding planner.

1. Get referrals and recommendations

2. See who is on hotels or banquet halls wedding vendor guides. If they are, ask the staff how well they do while running the events in their establishment.

3. Research! Get in touch with the region’s local chapter of the Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC). This organization will lead you to professional planners with degrees and a hefty experience level.

4.  Ask the local planner questions about local vendors to see if they really do have experience and how many vendors are actually local vs. you having to fly in vendors.

5. Talk to past clients of the planner, especially those who are international; Ask the clients how often they communicated with the planner and what was the turn around time for the planner's response.

Ultimately, it may make sense to hire a local planner but make sure to do the research and the questions are answered

Exclusively In

Not all of our brides have the time to make a trip to India for all their wedding shopping, this is when we send them straight to Exclusively In! There is no longer a need to go shopping in India as this site brings it right to your living room.

The site offers daily flash sales featuring some of the best Indian designers and carry everything from Saris and Tunics to Jewelry and Handbags. They have a huge variety in designs, colors and price points. Plus you can see multiple views of each items which helps make the shopping a little easier. The great thing is that once you purchase your items it only takes 10days for you to get them.

 Happy Shopping!

Another Great Venue The DoubleTree Tarrytown

After the successful events we just had this past weekend at the Tarrytown, NY DoubleTree by Hilton hotel, we wanted to thank the staff at the venue for all their work. It was a pleasure working with you. They were beyond helpful with everything we needed and very organized with their tasks and responsibilities. And if that isn't enough, the venue is in a gorgeous setting that makes you feel like you are at a Colorado ski lodge. With abundant meeting rooms and grand ballroom, the Tarrytown, NY DoubleTree by Hilton hotel is a perfect location to hold any event! And who can forget the warm walnut chocolate chip cookies they give you with your room keys? Thank you Tarrytown DoubleTree for a successful weekend!

Deepti & Anup's Puerto Rico Wedding

Here are some amazing photos of Deepti and Anup's wedding at the Ritz Carlton, San Juan in Puerto Rico. We want to thank  Maloman Photographers for sharing these incredible photos. Each event, from the engagement session to the reception, was personal, vibrant and beautiful. Take a look for yourself:

Engangement

 

 Sangeet

Wedding/Reception

Girish and Kirti

We just had another amazing wedding. Girish and Kirti were the sweetest couple and we could not be happier for them! The festivities began at the DoubleTree Tarrytown for their Sangeet where Kirti did a very special performance for Girish amongst the orange and pink décor. The wedding and reception took place at the Greeentree Club in New  Rochelle. There the guests found their seating cards hanging from a larger than life tree. The couple started the evening with their first dance, sweet and spicy, ending in a bachata. Everyone danced the night away and had an amazing evening. Congratulations to Girish and Kirti!