Indian weddings are kind of on two extremes when it comes to booking windows. The larger weddings with 300+ guests range from 10-12 months and smaller weddings with 150-250 guests range from 2-5 months. More about smaller Indian weddings below. … Continue reading Indian Wedding Booking Windows and Ideas for Promotions
Not every Indian or South Asian wedding has 350+ guests and an open bar. South Asian weddings are immersed in religious ceremonies. As such some weddings and pretty much all Muslim wedding receptions in particular, are dry, meaning there is … Continue reading Having a 250-person Dry, Indian Wedding and Having a Hard Time Meeting the Venue’s F&B Minimum? Things You Can Do.
One of the most iconic and visible aspects of an Indian wedding is the mandap which only applies to Hindu, Jain and Sikh weddings or the altar. There are SO many styles and designs and really there’s no limit to … Continue reading Gazebo vs. Non-Gazebo Mandaps at Indian Weddings: Framework for Venue and Decor Decisions at Indian Weddings
Being in the hospitality industry is being in the people business. And Catering teams are on the ground everyday driving value and business for the venues they work for. We’ve come along way in this industry from when I … Continue reading Miscommunication That Led to Venues Losing Indian Wedding Business: 6 Real Stories
Most venues host the wedding and reception for Indian weddings. But did you know prior to that day, there’s already been a week long of celebrations? Couples and their families arrange accommodation, meals, transportation for relatives who fly in from … Continue reading 5 Ways for Venues to Upsell Services for an Indian Wedding
Understanding how design and decor differ will help you decide which you want to hire for your Indian wedding. Continue reading Indian Wedding Design vs. Decor
{The Situation} A few months ago we were working with a bride. She had gathered some proposals from non-ShaadiShop venues and our team gathered some for her as well. She informed us that she was going to sign with a … Continue reading How ShaadiShop Saved a Venue from Losing a $37,000 Wedding
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
What does a $100K, Indian wedding budget for 350 guests buy you? Continue reading Having a $100K; 350-guest Indian Wedding? Things For You To Know.