We’re lucky in Southern California to have several venues for Indian weddings that overlook the water. Up and down the coast from San Diego to Santa Barbara there are lots of venues to select from. It’s just a matter of … Continue reading 3 Indian Wedding Waterfront Venues in Southern California That Won’t Cost Your Life Savings
A key component of any Indian wedding photoshoot is the First Look. That anticipatory moment when you see each other for the first time on your wedding day – both dressed in your best – in iconic Indian wedding attire. … Continue reading First Look Photos From Indian Weddings: A Collection
photos and descriptions from real Indian weddings with this a turquoise and purple color theme. Continue reading Indian Wedding Decor Turquoise and Purple
For an Indian wedding, the venue is the single largest chunk of your total wedding budget. The next big buckets are food, decor, cinematography and photography. Plan on spending about 35% of your total wedding budget on the venue. In … Continue reading What Factors Influence Venue Fees For an Indian Wedding?
In my work helping couples find their wedding venue, for Hindu and Jain ceremonies, the ceremony flame pretty much always comes up. Some venues allow the indoor ceremony flame, others don’t, and some allow it with some restrictions and fees. … Continue reading What to Ask Your Maharaj (Wedding Officiant) for an Indoor Ceremony Flame at an Indian Wedding Venue
Indian weddings have a lot of moving parts, impacted schedules and things will move fast. So you want to be as prepared as possible so you don’t miss a beat. Your ‘getting ready’ photoshoot is one of things you’ll cherish forever … Continue reading 4 Day-Of Dressing Room Photoshoot Tips for Indian Weddings
Indian weddings are opportunities to show all your loved ones how much they mean to you. Our culture is hospitable and we want our guests to feel welcome, entertained and well-fed throughout the wedding weekend. Welcome bags for wedding guests … Continue reading Indian Wedding Welcome Bags: Packing List + Ideas
Hotel room blocks for Indian weddings are pretty important, as they’re such large events with guests traveling from across the globe to be there on your special day. When I work with couples to help them find their wedding venue, … Continue reading Understanding Hotel Room Blocks For My Indian Wedding
A lot of times venues will tell you that outside caterers are not allowed to use their kitchen. Before I started ShaadiShop and planned my own wedding I interpreted that very literally, as in outside caterers don’t step foot in … Continue reading What Does “No Kitchen Access” at Venues for an Indian Wedding Mean?