Just Engaged in NJ - Pls help w/ DJ's & Photographersss!!!

Re: Just Engaged in NJ - Pls help w/ DJ's & Photographersss!!!

• merene36

  

  January 2011 edited December 2011

  www.pandyaphotography.com - they're awesome!!

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• raangoli

  

  January 2011 edited December 2011

  Congratulations and welcome to the boards!
  
  You sound like you've got a lot done in just two weeks, that's great!
  
  I would highly recommend my photographer (I posted a link to pictures a few posts down) Sandeep Ingale of Bestphotog. He's a great person and takes wonderful photographs.
  
  As for DJ's, I would recommend ours as well. I suggested a number of vendors in this post as did others:
  
  http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_south-asian-weddings_hello-newly-engagedwould-love-hear-ideas-venues-vendors-etc
  
  Hope that helps!

  

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• amymalhotra

  

  January 2011 edited December 2011

  Hey...I'm also new to the boards and had a similar issue. Through references, I found dj sunny (djsunny.com) for photography and simran studios (simranstudios.com) for photographer/video.

  Hope it helps !

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• SimRoy

  

  January 2011 edited December 2011

  Thanksss girlsss for the help..!
  
  Some of the names you all mentioned are familiar
  
  For DJ's I am looking at Gaurav, DJ Sunny, Dhol Experience, DJ Insomnia and Raj Gulati so far.
  
  For photgoraphers I saw twin prod. for video and for still I am looking at Salwa Photography whom is non-desi and heard of Sem Thakhar and Yesh Mehta.  I will definitely look into panday and bestphotog now too.  : )
  
  Has anyone used Shobha Ji as a decorator???  She's in the s. jersey / pa area but I heard she's one of the best...
  
  

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• mimosa1977 member

  

  January 2011 edited December 2011

  Shoba did my friend's wedding a while back...she does an AMAZING JOB!!! But I would be very careful with her, she double books her customers and tried to make my friend pay "extra" after all was said for her labor for set-up...which some of her friends and cousins did most of...

  
  

  VIGI Designs does video and photography as well

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• SimRoy

  

  January 2011 edited December 2011

  Wow Twin Prod video is great but super pricey!  They start at $6800 for just one video camera for the wedding and reception.  Weddings are definitely pricey!  I mean how do you say to yourself yes I will spend 25 k on the reception venue, 7 K on photographer, 7 k on video, 5-10 K on decorations and thats just the bare minimum not including clothes and jewels and etc...OMG!!!

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• bridetobeee member

  

  January 2011 edited December 2011

  Hey SimRoy,
  
  I tried to google Sem Thakar and Yesh Mehta but had no luck. Do you have links to their websites? I am looking for photographers and Photog is not available on my date. Thanks!
  

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• SimRoy

  

  January 2011 edited December 2011

  Hi...
  
  My uncle recommended these guys and I also could not google them!  That search went w/out any fruitful results.  Are you only looking into desi vendors?  What area are you in?  I am not looking into non-desi vendors w/ a bit more creative and artistic ability w/ a more modern/contemporary flare and found a great guy in Philadelphia that  does the NJ area too.  He does both photo and video for amazing package prices!
  
  Sim
  

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• TravelMal3

  

  January 2011 edited December 2011

  IMO, DJ Guarav is the way to go.  He has DJ'd at mega clubs in New York/D.C./Miami, etc. OFTEN and can really work the crowd.  He has an expansive knowledge of hip hop and music generally.  Quite impressive.  Just as impressive is his professionalism -- you would be hard pressed to find a nicer/more professional DJ.  He has very good speaking skills and can serve as an energetic MC (which is a skill that is so important and SO overlooked).  Which brings me to my last point -- this guy has a ton of energy and enthusiasm. 
  
  I knew him from high school... met with him once (and only him) and booked him on the spot.  And I am SUPER picky.  He is the first vendor about whom I have been truly excited.  Part of the reason I picked him is because of his sample work (he can email you a video) and glowing reviews from people with trusted opinions in NJ. 
  
  With all that said... he might be a tad on the pricier side.  Needless to say, I consider it money well spent. 
  
  Here's his info: http://www.djgaurav.com/
  
  Talk to him!  You won't regret it.  If you happen to remember, please tell him that Malvika recommended him    

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• gunjana member

  

  June 2011 edited December 2011

  Hi,

  
  

  I was wondering who you ended up choosing? I'm looking at the same DJs as well.

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• creationsbyk

  

  June 2011 edited December 2011

  Congratulations on your engagement.  If I may, I like to recommend to you an entertainment company that has been running the tri-states wedding industry for the past 6years strong.  Raaz Entertainment and Event, they are a full-time fully insured wedding company, they will work with you hand in hand to keep your event running smooth.  When it comes to planning your wedding you should stick with the professionals, they can also offer lighting packages as well.  So please feel free to contact jay@raazlive.com or call 732-397-1925. 

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