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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Questions to Ask a Wedding Planner

Congratulations, you’re engaged! It is time to start planning your big day. Although family members are very helpful during this time, you may want services from a professional. Interviewing wedding planners can be a bit overwhelming. Here are some questions you should ask when looking for your perfect wedding planner, especially one with Indian/South Asian experience.

1. How long have you been a wedding planner? How many Indian/South Asian weddings have you done?

2. What professional organization do you belong to and do you have a diploma? What is your education and professional background?

3. Can we have at least 10 references for you and can we call them? We prefer non friends and non family members to call.

4. Are you a registered business?

5. How do you charge (hourly, flat fee, percentage)?

6. How much will you charge for us for the services we need?

7. Do you collect commission from vendors, what is your policy on this?

8. Are you computer literate? How do you communicate with your brides?

9. Do you have a backup in case of an emergency and can’t make our wedding? Who are they?

10. How will you and your team be dressed?

11. Can you help plan a wedding within our budget?

12. How many brides do you work with within a year? Will you have more than my wedding on the same day?

13. Have you worked at our venue before?

14. What is included with your services and are there any extra fees, i.e. phone calls, emails, taxi receipts, car rental charges?

15. Do you have a preferred vendor list? What is the criterion for someone being on that list?

16. Are you involved with our rehearsal, directing and organizing? Is this included?

17. Can you handle any last minute changes or emergencies?

18. How many meetings will we have and how long will they last?

19. What is the deposit requirement? What is your cancellation policy, will we get any portion or all of the deposit returned if we cancel?

20. Will you meet our vendors and review their contracts?

21. What time to you arrive and leave the day of the wedding?

22. Will there be someone with me, the bride, exclusively? How many other staff members will you bring on the day of?

23. What is your policy on vendor and budget confidentiality? Can you put this in writing?

Fashion's Night Out

I went to Fashion's Night Out last night. It was so much fun. It was very nice to meet Shoe designer, Vince Camuto. Also, the highlight of the night was meeting and getting photographed by Nigel Barker (Fashion Photographer). He autographered his new book for Jay and I. It was all for a good cause and was great to get out and shop.

Photo of the Team in Birmingham

 


Just got this photo from Arden Photography in Birmingham. This was at the garba event.
Thanks ladies (Shital, Neeti, Monica, Kayleigh) for making this event such a fun and successful event!

I just met with a local, Manhattan, Indian Printer. He was so helpful in making us aware of the fact that Indian invitations from India are totally different as the have different ink than in America. In India, they use Vegetable dye and here they use scientifically made inks.

The paper is also processed differently in India so how the ink is held in the paper is also very different.

Plus, add to that, the fact that in India they do not really do raised ink as they do here.

Mike, the director of Xpress Printing House can turn invitations in 10 working days. That is what we need.. fast and accurate. Plus, they do electronic proofs so there is no guesswork! Thanks Mike. www.xpressprintinghouse.com