When you’re planning your wedding you probably don’t think about noise restrictions. And it’s reasonable to expect venues to proactively share such restrictions if they have them. But some might not. And that’s why we collaborated with DJ Raj, Founder … Continue reading Does Your Venue Have Noise Restrictions?
Negotiating is part of our culture. And when you’re planning an expensive Indian wedding, it’s understandable that you want to extract as much value for the lowest prices. Value is they key word. Like most things in life, you get … Continue reading Negotiating With DJs for an Indian Wedding
Your big Indian wedding is just around the corner. You’re crossing all your “t’s” and dotting all your “I’s” So what info does your DJ need for the day of the event? Here’s a quick list of something to consider: … Continue reading Final Indian Wedding Details For Your DJ
Destination weddings are increasingly popular. It’s a fun-filled week or weekend of festivities with your closest friends and family. It’s usually an intimate crowd rather than the usual 300 – 500 guest wedding count. In this article, I’ll share best practices … Continue reading DJ for South Asian Destination Weddings: Best Practices
{Top 5 qualities to consider when hiring a DJ} Ever hear a song being played on the radio, club, or even in the mall while shopping that gives you that feeling of nostalgia? You know…old memories, something fun, something crazy. … Continue reading Top 5 Qualities to Consider When Hiring a DJ
Sikh Ceremony: Buena Park Gurdwara, Buena Park, CA Reception: Sheraton Cerritos, Cerritos, CA Bride and Groom: Gujarati Hindu-Punjabi Sikh Photography: Lin and Jirsa What advice would you give to couples that are planning their wedding? My advice is to relax … Continue reading Shailee and Simran, Sheraton Cerritos, Cerritos, CA
Catholic ceremony: Church in Dana Point, CA Hindu ceremony: The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel, CA Reception: The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel, CA Photography: Lin and Jirsa Ami, can you share a little about your planning environment? I live on the East Coast and knew … Continue reading Ami and AJ, The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel
Jaime and Teemir Bride and Groom: Gujarati Hindu and Gujarati Jain Ceremony: Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts Reception: Sheraton Cerritos Photography: Randery Imagery How did you decide on these venues? We wanted a winter wedding and therefore an indoor … Continue reading The last sibling to get married: Jaime and Teemir, Cerritos, CA
SF Bay Area Wedding Pro Spotlight DJ Salim, owner Envy Soundz How did you get into DJ’ing? I’ve always been actively interested in music. When I was 12, I became a drummer and joined a band. I started playing music … Continue reading Music makes or breaks the party: DJ Salim
Sonia and Ravi Bride and Groom: Gujarati Hindu and Punjabi Hindu Garba, Wedding and Reception: Hilton Irvine Photography: Randery Imagery Did your families meld your two cultures together? Even though Ravi and I are both Hindu, I was surprised at … Continue reading Gorgeous Golden Gown, Sonia and Ravi, Hilton Irvine
Presents NorCal Vendor Spotlight: Ruby’s Beauty Studio Bridal Hair and Makeup How long have you been doing bridal makeup? 13 years. I did a beauty course here in the Bay and as soon as I finished I started my business. … Continue reading NorCal Vendor Spotlight: Ruby’s Beauty Studio
Divya and Vikram Sangeet: Tandoor Cuisine of India, Orange, CA Wedding and Reception: Newport Beach Marriott Hotel and Spa Photography: Lin and Jirsa Cinematography: Imagique Weddings We had a pretty quick turn around between our engagement and wedding day – … Continue reading Fight On! Divya and Vikram, Newport Beach, CA
ShaadiShop is bringing you the people behind desi weddings. This is the 1st of our NorCal Vendor Spotlight’s, featuring Hiral Henna. How did you get started doing mehndi? My mom used to do mehndi on me when I was … Continue reading NorCal Vendor Spotlight: Hiral Henna
Photos courtesy: Lin and Jirsa, D. Park Photography and Grey Card Photography Bridesmaids at desi weddings is the norm. Still, some brides x-nay on the bridal party. Here’s why: 1. Though it looks gorgeous, it seemed like a lot of … Continue reading Why I didn’t have bridesmaids
Ceremony: Embassy Suites Reception: Sheraton Park at the Anaheim Resort Bride and Groom: both are Gujarati Hindu Photography: Randery Imagery Learn more about the Sheraton Park at the Anaheim Resort What did you like about the Embassy Suites? I really … Continue reading Reena and Kapil, Anaheim, CA
{Mamta + Steve} {Venues} Ceremony: Jain Ceremony at Bride’s Parents’ Home Reception: Hyatt Regency Orange County Mamta: I always dreamt of having a traditional ceremony at home. And standing out on the balcony as my groom and his baraat … Continue reading Mamta and Steve, Ceremony: at home, Reception: Hyatt Regency Orange County
ShaadiShop Presents “Behind the Scenes” A series of interviews with the vendors who bring wedding dreams to life. Oscar is well known for beautifying brides for their big day. Learn more about him, his services, and see his work. Get … Continue reading Get Oscarized! Tips for gorgeous wedding makeup
Sangeet, Ceremony and Reception: The Fairmont Newport Beach Bride and Groom: Both are Gujarati-Hindu It was a pleasure to interview Silvy, as I’ve known her since she was a teenager. Here she is as a beautiful married woman to share her … Continue reading Silvy and Chirag, Fairmont Newport Beach
Hindu wedding and reception: Radisson Newport Beach Bride and Groom: Both are Gujarati-Hindu What were your venue selection criteria? ability to accommodate 400+ people nice area convenience – non-hotel venues don’t have changing rooms or some require you to arrange … Continue reading Purva and Dharmish, Radisson Newport Beach, CA
Hindu Ceremony and Reception: Sheraton Park Anaheim Hotel and Resort Bride and Groom: Kutchi Hindu – North Indian Hindu What were your venue selection criteria? They’ve done Indian weddings before Allow us to have Indian food Outdoor ceremony space At/near … Continue reading Tejal and Amit, Sheraton Park Anaheim Hotel and Resort
Christian and Hindu Ceremonies: Embassy Suites Mandalay Beach Hotel & Resort Bride and Groom: Maharashtran Hindu – African American Christian Photography: Randery Imagery How did you select the Embassy Suites Mandalay Beach Hotel & Resort? Actually, it was my parents’ suggestion. … Continue reading Sanika and Chris, Embassy Suites Mandalay Beach Hotel & Resort
Beautiful song, lovely coordination and choreography! From Bollywood movie Happy New Year. Search for songs for your wedding or event at www.shaadishop.co/songs Continue reading Rehearsal for wedding dance to Manwa Laage
Garba: Jain Center of Southern California Hindu wedding and reception: Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa Bride and Groom: Gujarati Hindu – Gujarati Jain What advice would you give to a couple considering the Newport Beach Marriott for their wedding … Continue reading Dharmi and Veeral, Newport Beach Marriott Hotel and Spa
Ceremony: Private Hindu ceremony with family Reception: 7 Degrees, Laguna Beach, CA Bride and Groom: Malayalee Hindu-Gujarati Hindu What was your vision for your wedding events? We had our Hindu ceremony in Virginia for immediate family only. The reception was … Continue reading Ramya and Apoor, Seven Degrees, Laguna Beach, CA
Sikh ceremony: San Jose Gurdwara
Hindu Ceremony and Reception: Silver Creek Valley Country Club Continue reading Priya and Raman, Silver Creek Valley Country Club, San Jose, CA
Hindu Ceremony and Reception: Pacific Palms Resort, City of Industry, CA Bride and Groom: Gujarati Jain-Gujarati Hindu Photography: Randery Imagery How did you decide on Pacific Palms for your wedding and reception? I wanted something with an open feel and … Continue reading Nishita and Jay, Pacific Palms Resort, City of Industry, CA
March, 2013
Hindu-Gujarati wedding
Ceremony: Swaminarayan Mandir, Chino Hills, CA
Reception: pacific Palms Resort, City of Industry, CA
Continue reading Brinda and Pratik, Pacific Palms Resort, City of Industry, CA
