South Asian Weddings — The Knot Community https://forums.theknot.com/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:53:15 +0000 en South Asian Weddings — The Knot Community OL Wednesday! https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/345886/ol-wednesday Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:56:12 +0000 South Asian Weddings DFWIndian 345886@/discussions Wedding Photos! https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/345719/wedding-photos Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:45:51 +0000 South Asian Weddings temurlang 345719@/discussions We finally got our photos from India sorted and edited down to a semi-reasonable number!

 

This is the ceremony and reception in Jaipur, where DH grew up:

 

https://picasaweb.google.com/temurlang/JaipurWedding#


This is the reception in Kolkata, where DH was born and most of his relatives live:

 

https://picasaweb.google.com/temurlang/KolkataReception#


This is the reception in Santiniketan, which is a village where my ILs now live:

 

https://picasaweb.google.com/temurlang/SantiniketanReception#


This is the other wedding stuff in the village:


https://picasaweb.google.com/temurlang/SantiniketanOtherWeddingEvents#


It's amazing how many people are in the pics that we have no idea who they are!]]> Wedding Photographer https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/345874/wedding-photographer Sun, 20 Mar 2011 17:49:47 +0000 South Asian Weddings ZainabA 345874@/discussions
Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. Sorry I have been out of touch lately so busy with school and trying to plan a wedding which is not going too well.. 6 months left and no wedding dress yet ugh... anyways

ok so I live in Houston but my wedding will be in Los Angeles :) I am looking for a good photographer, but with really good prices and that has experience shooting South Asain weddings

Any suggestions ladies?

Thank you
xoxo
]]> B&M Tuesday! https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/346687/b-m-tuesday Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:31:24 +0000 South Asian Weddings DFWIndian 346687@/discussions South Asian Wedding Event - Princeton NJ https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/346774/south-asian-wedding-event-princeton-nj Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:42:18 +0000 South Asian Weddings raangoli 346774@/discussions
Evenings of Elegance (<--link)

Sunday April 3, 2011
Hyatt Regency Princeton
12pm - 4pm
]]> SIL Rant https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/347046/sil-rant Mon, 28 Mar 2011 01:50:56 +0000 South Asian Weddings temurlang 347046@/discussions
When we went in November for the wedding, SIL told me that she will have the same wedding and DH will pay for it.  I didn't say anything because I was expecting DH would have to pay for her wedding.  (I just hope she will get married, and someone else can support her.)  Then she asked me about getting her a green card.  I told her I can't get her one, but I was surprised she would ask outright.  DH had given FIL a really nice digital camera as a gift.  SIL took it (DH had gotten her a new ipod).

In December, DH's grandmother needed a cataract operation and DH scheduled and paid for it.  SIL sent him a really rude email saying he shouldn't spend money on their grandmother!  DH was really really mad.  I was shocked!  Who says that?

Yesterday, SIL sent DH an email asking for $750 for her savings.  DH said no he doesn't have extra money right now (and why should we contribute to her savings anyway?).  She said he owes her because that's what she spent on her outfits for our wedding.  He told her that was her choice (MIL had even put aside one of the saris given for me and had the blouse made for SIL, but she didn't like it because it was too traditional).

She is finally seriously considering a guy she met (in an arranged way) and I really hope she doesn't scare this one off!

Okay, end of rant...
]]> Plans for the week! https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/346812/plans-for-the-week Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:54:46 +0000 South Asian Weddings DFWIndian 346812@/discussions Lurker/ Confessions Thursday https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/346109/lurker-confessions-thursday Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:20:38 +0000 South Asian Weddings DFWIndian 346109@/discussions AW Friday! https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/345102/aw-friday Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:22:36 +0000 South Asian Weddings DFWIndian 345102@/discussions Gift ideas for boyfriends parents https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/345849/gift-ideas-for-boyfriends-parents Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:08:44 +0000 South Asian Weddings SonaliPop 345849@/discussions
Any ideas? They're cute, the only thing Aunty asked for was my foundation (Cargo) as she and I are a very close match and she loved it when I applied it on her for a family wedding.


]]> Cardboxes...and other DIY ideas... https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/346048/cardboxes-and-other-diy-ideas Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:35:22 +0000 South Asian Weddings neetuandsachin 346048@/discussions Did any of you get a custom cardbox for your wedding reception or DIY? Any tips, suggestions? 

I'm DIY crazy these days... DIY programs designed, printed in India for super cheap and assembled by us here; made tonssss of pomanders for decor at the wedding ceremony itself (getting married at home in my backyard with reception offsite), and DIY gigantic initials done.  Still have to design something for photos of married couples to display at our Boston reception and looking for ideas for DIY table numbers.  

Any others DIY-crazy? What have you made? I'd love to see pics! :) 

Thanks! 
]]> **AquarianDragon ** https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/346851/aquariandragon Mon, 21 Mar 2011 20:20:44 +0000 South Asian Weddings raangoli 346851@/discussions
And I randomly came across gorgeous photos from a  desi wedding photog, Midnight Chai: http://midnightchai.com/

Might be worth a shot? Hope that helps!
]]> B&amp;M Tuesday! https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/346949/b-m-tuesday Tue, 22 Mar 2011 14:21:01 +0000 South Asian Weddings DFWIndian 346949@/discussions Decorations -- Reasonable NJ Vendor Needed https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/346628/decorations-reasonable-nj-vendor-needed Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:31:40 +0000 South Asian Weddings TravelMal3 346628@/discussions
I am in need of a responsive indian decorator to set up my mandap and reception decor.  I have a very detailed wishlist (which IMHO is not asking for a lot).  We are having our wedding at a hotel that will take care of all table/chair/stage set up.  Just need a vendor to provide mandap, linens, floral, and votives. 

We have a budget of $5000.  Can anyone recommend a vendor.  We are talking to Mandaps by Dhoom... that conversation is in progress.  Any other vendors that can do a South Asian wedding and work with a budget? 

Can you share your budget decorators?!]]> DJ Manan/Raj/Sunny https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/346434/dj-manan-raj-sunny Mon, 07 Mar 2011 05:15:57 +0000 South Asian Weddings shoodle 346434@/discussions Thanks!

]]> Open Bar all night seriously! (vent) https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/345635/open-bar-all-night-seriously-vent Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:21:34 +0000 South Asian Weddings DFWIndian 345635@/discussions
The other thing that annoyed me, but wasn't as bad is there is some ritual we are suppose to do after the wedding before I'm allowed to offically move into FI's house. So FILs said after the Honeymoon we should come stay with them for two nights and we can do the ceremony on Saturday. FI said no to that one. I'm all about Tradition, but this one was just a little too much for me.]]> Still talking about your wedding? (slight vent) https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/346213/still-talking-about-your-wedding-slight-vent Thu, 17 Mar 2011 19:34:57 +0000 South Asian Weddings MrsBM 346213@/discussions
So of the married ladies...do you feel that people talk about your wedding even though it happened x months ago?

How are you dealiing with it?  Who does the most gossiping/talking?
Does it bother you?

Of the to-be married ladies?  Do you think you want to hear about your wedding after it's all over?  All the stuff that was great and the stuff that could've been better?
How will you deal with it...

Vent: My mother STILL talks about aspects of the wedding.  (I can sort of understand where she is coming from.)  But seriously...its done I want to move on with my life with my hubby and I don't want to hear about all the stuff that could've been better. ugh]]> Going to an India Wedding https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/346244/going-to-an-india-wedding Mon, 21 Mar 2011 21:46:38 +0000 South Asian Weddings kpwedkk 346244@/discussions i've never been to India before, and am going to a South Indian wedding in May... Is there tips that I should know before hand?

People were saying that I should be vaccinated before going, does this really help?  Are there precautions that I should take, like a filtered waterbottle, or stay away from the street vendors until I get accustomed to the food?

What about clothing, I've picked out a few sarees to wear, and kameez salwars, and even have some kurtis - I know to be modest, and a bit consiervative, with loose fitting clothing that covers up the good so to speak, what about shoes?  Close toed shoes work better, or sandals, or should I take both?

Visa wise, I got a 10 year multiple entry, do I need anything else?
]]> OL Wednesday https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/345608/ol-wednesday Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:04:35 +0000 South Asian Weddings DFWIndian 345608@/discussions Letters anyone?

]]> NWR: Netbooks https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/346650/nwr-netbooks Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:31:01 +0000 South Asian Weddings SonaliPop 346650@/discussions
I was wondering if any of you could help me!

I need to transition to a tiny netbook for only work files because my main computer recently crashed due to a virus and I can't get it to work. Do any of you use an inexpensive netbook that does just word processing and internet? Do you know anything about Acer? I was looking into one of those. I just need to spend a little bit to get something to use only for work and I figured maybe one of you could help!

Sonali

]]> Scamp tried to give me a heart attack today. https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/346783/scamp-tried-to-give-me-a-heart-attack-today Sun, 20 Mar 2011 22:34:57 +0000 South Asian Weddings HisBelovedOne 346783@/discussions
And guess where the little rascal was? Sitting in the back seat with his duck, wagging his tail. He must have sneaked out when I was parking the wheelchair and had my back turned for half a second, and jumped in the car before I got the ramp out.

I took him back in the house, hugged him, and told him never to scare me like that again. I’m just glad he didn’t run to the street. We live on the corner of a busy main road and an equally busy side street, and if he'd gone past car into the road it could have been disastrous.]]> Coming to us vs. Going to them https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/346923/coming-to-us-vs-going-to-them Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:55:10 +0000 South Asian Weddings DFWIndian 346923@/discussions ICC World Cup? https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/346429/icc-world-cup Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:15:53 +0000 South Asian Weddings raangoli 346429@/discussions
I spent the better part of a Saturday watching the India vs. South Africa game and got caught up in the "drama" of the game. I was so mad that India lost the game in the last few overs!

It was good to see them win yesterday, but I really doubt whether they will make it very far past the quarter finals.
]]> Plans for the week?? https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/346292/plans-for-the-week Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:48:28 +0000 South Asian Weddings DFWIndian 346292@/discussions Indian Favor Boxes https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/345600/indian-favor-boxes Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:58:05 +0000 South Asian Weddings sherylg85 345600@/discussions I'm having a friend create sweets as edible favors for my October wedding. Does anyone know of any good sites or companies that sell indian inspired favor boxes?
Thanks! :)
]]> britishmi https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/345589/britishmi Mon, 21 Mar 2011 04:05:12 +0000 South Asian Weddings AquarianDragon 345589@/discussions Finally responded to your last message.

Sorry for the delay.   Embarassed]]> AW Friday! https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/345923/aw-friday Fri, 18 Mar 2011 13:39:29 +0000 South Asian Weddings DFWIndian 345923@/discussions NWR- Wines https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/345582/nwr-wines Fri, 18 Mar 2011 19:18:45 +0000 South Asian Weddings trueleo818 345582@/discussions Kids at your wedding? https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/346236/kids-at-your-wedding Thu, 17 Mar 2011 13:40:34 +0000 South Asian Weddings MrsBM 346236@/discussions
Based on another thread about invites....Do you want kids at your wedding?

I didn't really care either way, but I realized that too many kids at the wedding can't be good due to safety reasons.  We were watching a part of our wedding reception video and found that kids were running behind our head table/background set up and it got tugged at many times. Additionally, if they run around where the lights they may run into them (those lights are dangerously hot!)

If you do have kids, make sure you have some activty for them.  It will keep them from getting hurt and also keep them occupied.]]> Confession/ Lurker Thursday! https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/346884/confession-lurker-thursday Thu, 17 Mar 2011 13:34:29 +0000 South Asian Weddings DFWIndian 346884@/discussions
I confess I don't want to give the girl who has her wedding the weekend before mine any more ideas. It was fine when she was first planning and I gave her my vendors to check out, but she's booked almost all of them! I have her, her FI(who I know), and her sister all asking who my vendors are.
Granted our weddings will be really different, but am I wrong for finding it sightly unsettling?]]>