{Sheela + Nikhil} Sheela and Nikhil had a Maharashtrian, Hindu wedding at the Fairmont San Jose, CA. Join us as Sheela shares her wedding details with us! {Venues} Our sangeet/mehndi night was held at the GlassHouse San Jose, which we found … Continue reading Sheela + Nikhil’s Maharashtrian Wedding, San Jose, CA
The average budget for a South Asian, aka Indian wedding, is $100k. The single largest piece, goes to the venue (see below). In addition to great revenue potential, South Asian weddings come with: lower labor costs higher profitability potential off … Continue reading South Asian Weddings: a DOSM and DOC’s Dream Come True
Did you know some venues have a clause in their contracts that says that they retain the right to move your wedding events into different spaces within the property…up to the day before or even the day of your wedding. … Continue reading Ballroom Switch Clause
Before jumping into the South Asian wedding market, there are some business and process implications that hotels/venues should consider: long sales cycle – It can take anywhere from 1-3 months. There will be multiple meetings and site visits. multiple contacts … Continue reading 6 Things To Know Before Getting Into the South Asian Wedding Market
Wanna get married at a hotel but find them too pricey? Consider business hotels. They want more weekend events. Business hotels are more open to negotiation. What are business hotels? Where are they? super close to airports and business parks … Continue reading Consider Business Hotels
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