Maharani Weddings

As planners, we work so very hard to ensure that every event we coordinate is a success in every sense of the word. As such, it fills us with immense pride when our past weddings are featured on MaharaniWeddings.com, one of the top Indian wedding blogs in the US which is read by tens of thousands of brides every month. We are beyond thrilled to have been recently featured multiple times as a highlighted vendor on the site, giving their readers the chance to see some of the beautiful weddings we have helped to create.  

We are very thankful to have been given the chance to work directly with Maharani, who today published an article of helpful and invaluable planning advice from our founder and lead consultant, Sonal J. Shah. (Click here to read the post)

We look forward to future collaborations with the wonderful team at Maharani and are so happy to continue to share our beautiful weddings with all their readers!

Decorating the Ladies Restroom

Every detail matters on your wedding day. Decor is one of the key ingredients to making your wedding immaculate. We want to remind you not to forget the restrooms. YES, THE RESTROOMS! Ladies room decor is now trending, and for a good reason. Decorating the ladies room shows your guests that you did not forget about this one important room.  Trust us, they will notice that you took the time to think about this detail.  Take a look at these pictures for a few great ideas.  

Bling Table Numbers

One of the first things that your guests will pay attention to are your table numbers. After all, they have to find the table they will be sitting at while they watch you and your spouse do your first dance. Why not bling out your table number? You can make such a strong statement by the glitz, glam and bling.

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Wedding planner through the eyes of our French intern - Axelle

Before starting my internship with SJS Events I thought that all weddings were about the same thing: love between two people. I rapidly realized that a wedding is not only about love but also about planning one of the most important (and at times, stressful) days in a couple's life.  

Working with Sonal J. Shah for the past two months has made me realize how important and helpful a wedding planner can be. There are so many details which I had never ever thought of. We really do not do weddings in France with so many details. The past two months, I have been amazed at the lighting, the flowers, the organization, all the meetings we have on a weekly basis. Working with 25+ brides, there is never a dull moment at the office. 

Unfortunately, in France, using a wedding planner is not in our custom. This is why most weddings that I have been are not very organized. . That is why I decided to do my internship in the United States. I wanted to see how weddings are organized here as well as see all the behind the scenes of what happens at wedding.

Wedding Items to Save

Your big day can get quite hectic. From hair and makeup, to family members stopping by to say hello there are a lot of things happening at once. In the blink of an eye the day will come and go and all you will be left with are the memories and mementos from the day. We tell all our brides to provide us with a list of things they want us to save for them and give back. You would be surprised the number of times that a bride doesn't even get to try her own wedding cake! Here is a list of things to ask your planner to pack and return to you at the end of the day:

1. Printed Items: Weddings programs, coasters, special signage, menus. These are all great keepsakes and you should at least keep one of each.

2. Food Items: Some people don't like the extra food to go to waste and you might be able to get your caterer to pack it for you. You can either donate it to a shelter or take with you for a week of yummy leftovers.

3. Cake: We always try to save the top tier of the cake for our couples. But if this is not an option at least ask to have a few slices sent up to your bridal suite.

4. Specialty Items: Favors, Guest Book, Card Box, Bridal Bouquet, Cake Topper, Toasting Flutes, Cake Cutting Knife; these are all items that you will most likely provide to your planner and you want to ensure to get back, as some might be family heirlooms and hold special value while others will be great memories of your big day.

 We suggest compiling a list little by little and every time you remember something just add it to the list. Hand this over to your coordinator no later than a week prior to the wedding so that there is no confusion as to what needs to be returned to you.

Wedding Planner for the Planner

As I prepare for my brother’s wedding this week I am now put into my clients’ shoes. I am on the other end realizing the group effort and the need for a wedding planner, first hand. As the planner you keep the client on task, help deal with vendors, create the timeline and play mediator, at times, with the families. Now the client and a professional planner, I need to juggle both roles, all while enjoying this special occasion in our family’s lives. A planner, no matter who you are, is a necessity to organize the events so you can have a successful wedding as well as allowing you to enjoy this once in a lifetime day.

 

 

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

The SJS App: To Be Wed

If you don’t know where to start when it comes to planning your wedding, SJS EVENTS has THE app for that.  Our app To Be Wed gives you a detailed checklist/to do list that guides you along your wedding planning process in a stress free, manageable time frame.  Throw the bouquet, and be on your way with features including: 

·        Set wedding date to automatically generate due dates for tasks


·        Live Countdown to your big day


·        Home screen quick view menu for access to To-dos, Sonal's social media links and more.

·        Fully customizable To-do list

·        Automatically created Scheduled To-do list


·        Share tasks with friends and family by email from the app


·        Set alarms to remind you of task due dates


·        Mark a task completed in the list itself


·        Set priority levels for each task

·        Expert advice/information available from Sonal for critical tasks

With the help of the SJS app, anyone can have a relaxing and enjoyable planning experience.