Many people lump all Indian weddings together. But the fact is, not all Indian weddings are massive, full week affairs with 500 guests. In 2018 we received a record breaking number of inquiries for smaller Indian weddings 250 and even … Continue reading There’s a New Segment Within the Indian Wedding Market: Growth Opportunity For Venues
I’ve read several blog posts and articles in fashion magazines that talk about repurposing a bride’s wedding lehenga(s) into another outfit or pillowcases or picture frames etc. It’s one of those things you hear about but never meet … Continue reading Is It Realistic to Repurpose Your Wedding Lehenga(s)?
An ancient tradition for grooms at Indian weddings where his face is covered for the baraat. Continue reading The Sehra Bandi at North Indian, Punjabi and Pakistani Weddings
I’m sure you’ve been there before. A prospect is really enthusiastic about your venue. The site visit goes well, you send them a proposal and then….radio silence. You follow up and also nothing. It happens to every salesperson and in … Continue reading How to Keep the Door Open on Indian Wedding Leads that Go MIA
The appeal is clear – a gorgeous sun-filled day, sailing out in the big blue with the breeze flowing through your hair as you marry the person of your dreams. Sailing out of Sydney Harbour when I was in my … Continue reading Thinking About Having Your Indian Wedding on a Yacht?
During the vidai the bride is accompanied by her parents/guardians, siblings and relatives to the front of the venue where her new husband and his family await to take her to her new home – his home. {Venue Catering Sales … Continue reading The Vidai; Background of An Indian Wedding Tradition
Jaggo is a beloved pre-wedding ceremony, tradition in Punjabi weddings. Centuries ago before invitation stationary and electricity, the bride and groom’s relatives would walk through the village, carrying pots on their heads with oil candles inside, singing songs to inform … Continue reading Jaggo at Punjabi Weddings
The mundavalya is work by brides and grooms during a Maharashtrian wedding. The bride’s mundavalya is tied onto her forehead just before she enters the mandap, signifying that she’s ready to get married. This headress represents unity between the couple … Continue reading Maharashtrian Wedding Mundavalya
Over the weekend I heard the 2nd incident of a friend having her wedding items stuck at customs. Confiscated at Customs The first friend this happened to, was on her way back from her India wedding shopping trip. The customs … Continue reading Avoid Getting Rejected at Customs: India/Pakistan Wedding Shopping