Sleeping rooms are hotels’ bread and butter. But what if I told you there’s a market segment that needs: sleeping rooms off peak and weekend function space open bar capacity for 300+ guests space for multiple days of events and … Continue reading South Asian Weddings: Untapped Profit Potential
A lot of merchants offer discounts if you pay with cash. For big ticket items, in particular, this can be very tempting. Our advice: when it comes to your wedding, if you can afford it, pay with credit card. Why? … Continue reading Paying for Weddings with Credit Cards vs. Cash
Tips 1. make appointments 2. fewer crowds on weekdays 3. know what styles are in – a lot of retailers ONLY carry the latest styles 4. know your measurements 5. get final pricing in writing 6. if your clothes won’t … Continue reading Pre-Prep and In-Store Wedding Shopping Tips
1. They’re THE most beautiful weddings 2. They’re SO fun! 3. I was so excited when I booked my first South Asian wedding and got to work the actual event! 4. South Asians love their Black Label! 5. South Asians … Continue reading Venue Managers’ 7 Steroetypes About South Asian Weddings
A Hindu wedding in Southern California with an interview with the bride and photos. Continue reading When the Bride & Groom Fall For Each Other…Literally!
Lesser Known Venue Tips Staging – out of everything you’ll need, venues consider setting up stages the most complicated/time consuming task. If you’re using the same ballroom for your wedding and reception make sure they know that they won’t have … Continue reading 8 Lesser Known Venue Tips for Your Wedding
Ayesha shares her romantic proposal story with ShaadiShop. Such a sweet story with lots of planning. Good job Raj! Enjoy! {The Proposal} It all started when one of my friends, Rakhi, emailed me and another girlfriend about a contest that she … Continue reading The Helicopter & Party Bus Proposal, Ayesha & Raj
One thing that bothers me when I attend weddings is the bottleneck that’s created when the ballroom doors open. I still see some couples make escort cards available only after cocktail hour as guests make their way to the ballroom … Continue reading Text Message Reception Table Numbers
We aggregated the most common advice couples shared with us. Enjoy the day: Something will go wrong, keep smiling and focus on your friends, family and the end goal. Pack ahead of time: pack all your clothes, jewelry etc. ahead … Continue reading Top 11 Pieces of Wedding Planning Advice from Other Couples