Modern Mandaps

 Modern day mandaps are really the trend right now. We get asked all the time for new and creative ideas for mandaps. Look at these gorgeous pictures to give you an idea of what a modern Mandap can look like.

The Shoe Of This Wedding Season

If you want to shine from head to toe, check out these gorgeous shoes from Sergio Rossi. They are THE shoe of this wedding season. They will go perfectly with the sparkle and shine that you have in your eyes on your special day. With this stunning crystal cutout mermaid bootie effect you are sure to be fashionable! 

Real Weddings: Bijal and Amish

This past weekend we finished a super busy month with our last wedding for May. It all took place at the Crowne Plaza in Warick, Rhode Island. Starting with a colorful Sangeet for the bride and grooms 600 guests!

Saturday morning started with a very early Baraat followed by a beautiful wedding ceremony under a stunning mandap designed by Design House Decorators. 

It all came to an end with a very energetic reception that saw the dance floor jam packed till the very end thanks to the great music by DJ Gaurav. 

We want to thank all the amazing vendors that made this weekend such a successful one. We can't wait to see all the picture from Salwa Photography. But in the mean time here is a preview of the weekend with the same say edit by Robles Video Productions: https://vimeo.com/97019700

Congratulations to the happy couple!

Questions and Tips for Transportation Companies

You should be sure that whichever transportation company that you choose for your wedding is the best of the best. To help you to determine which company to choose here are a few tips and questions to consider while deciding.

1.             Don’t rely on price quotes over the phone. Written proof is always better.

2.             Does the wedding venue provide their own vehicles, or is another company providing the vehicles?

3.             What is the year of the Vehicle you will be using, and are they properly licensed and insured?

4.             Are the Vehicles equipped with GPS Navigation System?

5.              Are tax and gratuity included in the quoted price?



6.             Make sure the contract includes all of the necessary information. Also, make sure that the company does not require a large
 deposit. Once the company has your money, there is not much you can do the day of your wedding if they
 do not show.

Most transport companies are reliable, professional. However, the only way to know you won’t be tricked is to ask the right questions, get the answers in writing and do your research ahead of time.

SJS Memorial Day Weddings Weekend

This past weekend while everyone was enjoying the holiday weekend and gorgeous weather we were super busy with four weddings!

It all started Friday at the Hyatt Jersey City for Jayasree and Akash's Sangeet followed by an amazing wedding day on Saturday.

Saturday we also celebrated the wedding of Amrita and Sam at The Pierre and Ami and Amit at The Ritz-Carlton Battery Park.

The weekend came to an end on Sunday with the wedding of Pranali and Nikhil.

We want to thank all of our amazing vendors without whom we would not have survived this crazy weekend. Working with the best in the business makes a huge difference. 

Congratulations to all our happy married couples!

RSVPify

www.rsvpify.com

RSVPs are an important aspect of your wedding.  From seating charts to catering, numbers are more important than you think.  With traditional RSVP cards, you don’t always get all the information you need.  This can be solved with RSVPify: a great free website that takes care of collecting all your RSVPs into a convenient online format.  You can send the RSVPs electronically or put them on your paper invitations, and RSVPify lets you completely customize the information you collect from your guests and organizes it for you in an easy to access format, even letting you create a drag-and-drop seating chart from the responses. 

Wedding Websites

Wedding websites are a great way for couples to keep everything about their wedding in one easy place for them and their guests to stay up to date and organized.  With many different features from corresponding apps, adding your registry, and access to local vendors and reviews, these websites can be a great tool for brides and grooms to stay on track while planning their big day. 

Here are some of our favorite websites so you can get started!

www.mywedding.com - free

            MyWedding is a great all-in-one website for couples to keep everything in one place.  You can create your website, manage your budget and checklist, find vendors, and create and add your registry

www.weddingwire.com - free

            WeddingWire is a great full service website that has three corresponding apps for finding vendors, getting style inspiration and for guests to stay up-to-date on information and share day-of photos. 

www.appycouple.com - $35

  

          appycouple is an impressive one-and-done website and app.  You design your site once and then all aspects of your wedding are available to your guests in the form of the app, RSVPs, travel plans, photo sharing, registry access and countdowns to the big day.  This by far is the most inclusive interface, and is incredibly easy for both the bride and groom and guests to use. 

Bathroom Amenity Kits

Having an amenity basket in the restroom is a great way to be sure your big day won’t be ruined by any mishaps encountered by your guests. This way if there is a small emergency you’ll be ready to solve their problem. 

Expert tips and tricks:

• Before purchasing you emergency kit, check the space available in your bathrooms at your venue.
• Add a cute touch by personalizing the door of the bathroom with photos of the Bride and Groom.
• Do not forget the little note on the basket that says the amenity is for your guests to use.

Here are some suggested items to include in your bathroom amenity kit:

Pharmacy/Health
- Eyedrops
- Bandaids in assorted sizes
- Lip Balm
- Tissues

Dental
- Dental Floss or Floss Picks
- Breath Mint

Beauty Products
- Nail File
- Clear Nailpolish
- Nail Clipper
- Lipstick

- Eye liner

- Mascara

Feminine Products and Hygiene
- Deodorant Spray
- Tampons
- Hand Sanitizer

Grooming
- Hair Spray
- Hair Bands/Elastics
- Bobby Pins
- Comb

Miscellaneous
- Hand Lotion
- Small Sewing Kit with Small Scissors
- Safety Pins
- Tide-to-Go Pens
- Lint Roller