South Asian Weddings — The Knot Community https://forums.theknot.com/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:01:24 +0000 en South Asian Weddings — The Knot Community Very much AW: We've been blogged https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/346800/very-much-aw-weve-been-blogged Tue, 14 Sep 2010 13:28:47 +0000 South Asian Weddings meghaks 346800@/discussions
http://www.maharaniweddings.com/maharani/2010/09/featured-indian-wedding-megha-and-vivek.html

Thanks!
Megha
]]> Michigan brides https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/346030/michigan-brides Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:50:38 +0000 South Asian Weddings SonaliPop 346030@/discussions Sari shopping in LA? https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/346412/sari-shopping-in-la Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:59:17 +0000 South Asian Weddings Trupti8584 346412@/discussions Make-up/hair artist recommendations https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/345524/make-up-hair-artist-recommendations Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:27:08 +0000 South Asian Weddings patel81 345524@/discussions *kpwedkk- again* https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/345871/kpwedkk-again Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:30:29 +0000 South Asian Weddings mrs.khan 345871@/discussions For Sale: Teal colored zari pouches or batwas https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/347053/for-sale-teal-colored-zari-pouches-or-batwas Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:40:38 +0000 South Asian Weddings Lil_miss_sha 347053@/discussions
I have 125 teal colored all zari pouches that we were going to use for Garba favors but we didn't.  They have about 5 different patterns but are all the same color and zari brocade fabric all over.  The pouches can hold some bangles and/or bindis and/or sweets.  They're about 4x4 inches.  $375 for the whole lot and includes shipping to anywhere in the continental U.S.  Message me at lilmisssha at gmail dot com if interested or want pics!  Thanks!
]]> Event: Shaadi Bazaar Show -- Sep 19th MA/RI https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/345808/event-shaadi-bazaar-show-sep-19th-ma-ri Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:12:32 +0000 South Asian Weddings kpwedkk 345808@/discussions http://www.indianweddingsite.com/event-detail/35/shaadi-bazaar-bridal-show/

I'm not affiliated with this, but taking from the previous posters, it's good to see if you need a vendor or more, or alert yourself to sticker shock...  And there are taste tests too :)

 
 
Sep
SEPT
19
Shaadi Bazaar Bridal Show  
Dedham, Massachusetts
Posted By: Shaadi Bazaar

 
Date and Time   Sep 19, 2010 [11:00 AM] to Sep 19, 2010 [4:00 PM]
Location   Hilton Hotel
25 Allied Drive
Dedham, Massachusetts
USA
Website   www.Shaadi-Bazaar.com
Email   ShaadiBazaar@gmail.com
Cost   Free Admission
Details   Free Admission, Free tasting, Free consults with wedding experts.
Shaadi Bazaar will be hosting a show in the Greater Boston and Rhode Island Area.
]]> Dupatta help https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/346825/dupatta-help Mon, 06 Sep 2010 04:47:10 +0000 South Asian Weddings 101010Dallas 346825@/discussions
Thanks!

Dallas]]> Puja attire https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/346466/puja-attire Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:06:42 +0000 South Asian Weddings harvold 346466@/discussions From Wedding Cap / Withdrawal https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/346508/from-wedding-cap-withdrawal Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:07:50 +0000 South Asian Weddings kpwedkk 346508@/discussions http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_wedding-recap-withdrawal_international-wedding_.0

Titled The most International Wedding (there is a video included)
]]> Wedding ideas for a safari themed wedding. https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/346301/wedding-ideas-for-a-safari-themed-wedding Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:09:41 +0000 South Asian Weddings bandishah 346301@/discussions
The wedding will be outdoors near a pool and a garden. I need ideas for the Mandap ( the area where the wedding takes place), centerpieces and tent decor, and the pool area.

So far, I thought about having beaded male and female maasai candle holders as my centerpieces...The chair shashes will be in animal print, the tent decor will have african colored fabric and the mandap will be made in the shape of an African Gazebo.

I want other ideas to see if there is something better. Thanks!]]> Hi All!! https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/345089/hi-all Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:39:09 +0000 South Asian Weddings Hinaj 345089@/discussions
Nothing going on my end, talked to FI on Tuesday.  He is in Venezuela and he called to say that they are heading to China and to Korea (North or South, IDK) so I won't get to talk to him for a good long while....:( 

I am thinking about buying an IPAD this weekend, I am excited!!! Anyone have one?  I only played with it a while back.... ]]> *kpwedkk* https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/345702/kpwedkk Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:35:40 +0000 South Asian Weddings mrs.khan 345702@/discussions You always give such awesome answers on the board.  You could get paid for those. lol! ;)
]]> Destinations weddings for South Asians https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/345729/destinations-weddings-for-south-asians Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:58:00 +0000 South Asian Weddings MrsBM 345729@/discussions So...if you could go back and plan your wedding differently...would you do a destination desi wedding?

By destination I mean, doing your wedding at a resort in the carribean (Mexico or Cuba etc)?

I'm sure we've all seen the western/christian weddings that are done on the beach but I'm now seeing a trend were Sikh and Hindu weddings are happening at those same resorts...

What do you think?]]> Need Menu Ideas for "Fusion" Wedding https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/346557/need-menu-ideas-for-fusion-wedding Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:25:08 +0000 South Asian Weddings raangoli 346557@/discussions
Does any one have ideas for "American" style appetizers? So far this is what we are thinking: bruschetta, spanikopita and something else?

What about a chicken dish for a main entree? The caterer has suggested a lemon herb chicken which I wasn't so fond of but there is always the option of a chicken marsala, too.

Any ideas? Oh and for a dessert, too. They had a mango mousse as the "American" style dessert, which was good, but I wanted to see if there are other ideas out there.

(The other half of the menu will be more traditionally desi.)
]]> The Indian Wedding Site Did a Relaunch https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/345590/the-indian-wedding-site-did-a-relaunch Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:10:39 +0000 South Asian Weddings kpwedkk 345590@/discussions http://www.indianweddingsite.com/

It looks way better than it did before :)
]]> How did you paint your nails with your henna? https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/346053/how-did-you-paint-your-nails-with-your-henna Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:47:37 +0000 South Asian Weddings NCJW 346053@/discussions
I am getting a mani/pedi today in preparation for my Saturday wedding.  My fingernails are short and I am not going to fake nails.  How do you recommend I do my nails?  Just a plain French manicure?  I normally get a bright red color on my toes and would like to do so again, but I didn't know if this would look funny with the mehndi.  Also, if I got a French maniure on my fingernails but red polish on my feet, is that ok?  Or do I have to match?

Thanks!
]]> Saris near Philly or Princeton? https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/345681/saris-near-philly-or-princeton Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:40:55 +0000 South Asian Weddings QTsgirl522 345681@/discussions palace of asia... https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/345473/palace-of-asia Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:48:16 +0000 South Asian Weddings patiln1978 345473@/discussions
thanks!
]]> Hair and Makeup Trial: A Must? https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/345120/hair-and-makeup-trial-a-must Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:16:14 +0000 South Asian Weddings Trupti8584 345120@/discussions  I will be in India 15 days prior to my wedding(in India) and I really will have a lot on my plate when I get there.
Should I make time for a hair and makeup trial or is it OK to just discuss the different looks with my MUA. Did you do Hair/Make Up trials? If you didn't, how did it work out?

]]> HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY TRUELEO!! https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/346842/happy-belated-birthday-trueleo Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:14:08 +0000 South Asian Weddings DFWIndian 346842@/discussions
No matter what happens people, especially someone as sweet as you, deserves to feel loved on their birthday!!!Laughing]]> Foods banned from your wedding https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/345890/foods-banned-from-your-wedding Wed, 25 Aug 2010 03:43:20 +0000 South Asian Weddings SonaliPop 345890@/discussions Reception staging https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/346492/reception-staging Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:02:04 +0000 South Asian Weddings pshah002 346492@/discussions Mehndi Night Question https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/346865/mehndi-night-question Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:15:26 +0000 South Asian Weddings rsharma3 346865@/discussions
I'm having about 30-40 guests at my mehndi night. I asked my mom to research mehndi artists and I thought everything was taken care of, but there was som miscommunication between me & my mom. She didn't know that I wanted two artists there to do me and my friends simultaneously.  

My mom liked this one lady who would come by herself & she said that she'd start me at 4:00pm, and then I should have my friends come over around 6:30 & she could start them then. I'm just not sure if that's a good idea though. I like the idea of having 2 artists there so I can enjoy the moment w/my friends. I wanted one artist to focus on me & the other to focus on my friends. I have no problem with them starting me an hour before guests arrive, but I don't want to be fully done before my friends get there. It's just not how I envisioned the mehndi night.

I was just wondering how you guys had/are having yours. How many people will you have? How many mehndi artists will you have there?

Thanks & any feedback is much appreciated!
]]> photographer/videographer cost in NJ/NY https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/346436/photographer-videographer-cost-in-nj-ny Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:31:56 +0000 South Asian Weddings patel81 346436@/discussions Does anyone know how much twinproductions cost as a videographer?]]> Cost of mandaps in NJ? https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/346128/cost-of-mandaps-in-nj Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:26:04 +0000 South Asian Weddings patel81 346128@/discussions I got quoted $4500 for a spiral crystal mandap package, including reception sweetheart table.  Is that overpriced? If so what is a standard mandap ceremony package? Thanks everyone for your help!]]> South Asian Bridal Lehengas! Never been used! https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/346335/south-asian-bridal-lehengas-never-been-used Mon, 30 Aug 2010 01:05:12 +0000 South Asian Weddings ankitad 346335@/discussions I'm selling bridal lehengas that I purchased but never wore. They are designer lehengas, varying levels of work, and various colors and styles.  Alterations possible.  Please contact me for photos and more information.]]> Wedding outfits https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/345134/wedding-outfits Thu, 26 Aug 2010 02:42:55 +0000 South Asian Weddings ksathi 345134@/discussions
I am going to NJ this weekend to look for some wedding outfits, yay!  I'm looking for clothing for both the sangeet and the ceremony.  What stores would you recommend seeing?  I'm definitely stopping by Saahil and Gorgeous Studios since I have appointments at both.  Any other suggestions?

Thanks!
]]> Wedding Reception MADNESS - - have you seen this? https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/346734/wedding-reception-madness-have-you-seen-this Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:52:40 +0000 South Asian Weddings MrsBM 346734@/discussions here!
I think that there is some truth...and its very comical!
]]> How many items are you having at cocktail hour & reception dinner https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/345106/how-many-items-are-you-having-at-cocktail-hour-reception-dinner Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:57:32 +0000 South Asian Weddings rsharma3 345106@/discussions
So I was finalizing my menus for cocktail hour & dinner, & was just curious how many items brides had or will have. 

I was thinking for cocktail hour to have 8 main dishes and a chocolate fountain with fruits & pretzels. 

For the dinner I was thinking 6 main dishes (3 veg & 3 non-veg) plus naan, raita, chutneys, jeera rice. 

Plus for dessert we were going with a dessert table that had 4 or 5 different desserts. 

What do you gals think? I'm not sure if this too little, too much, or just in the middle. 

Thanks bunches! 
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