Top 5

Wedding songs! No wedding is complete without music. I'm going to list my five favorite songs to play at a wedding. Including entrance, reception, cake cutting and dance floor madness!

1. Desi Boyz- Jhak Maar Ke-- Something about it, I just love.
2. Ek Tha Tiger- Saiyaara-- Sweet and calm
3. Aaja Naachle- O Re Piya
4. Navin Kundra- Tere Liye--All time favorite
5. Nauman Khalid- Desi Thumka-- Great song to dance to ( i always rock out to it in my car)

I know there's a ton more but I just can't think of them as of right now. Will update more soon.

Fall/Winter Wedding Color Schemes

Good morning!

I've gotten alot of questions from my friends asking what colors they should use for their wedding. After doing some research for Fall/Winter weddings, this is what I thought of.

An October/November bride would have brown, peach, red, orange--dark colors almost at her wedding to set "earth tones". Now by all means, you can go ahead and have that damask pink and green that you've always wanted for your wedding, but if you want it to fit the season going with darker earthier tones would be your best bet. For table centerpieces you can do flowers with branches that have beads hanging down from them. Colorful leaves and colorful beads. You can put a pumpkin as a centerpiece if you want and put leaves all over the table. It's really ultimately up to you. Talk to your friends about certain ideas you can use but any dark color would do.

A December bride would have reds, blues, whites, ivories, silver, black. This is only for a December themed wedding but you can use any color you would like for your dream wedding. If you stick to colors like white and ivory then just make sure you have a pop of color such as a red or a color that really sticks out!\

Be back soon

xx

NYC Venues

Here's some venues I found that really caught my eye. These are more on the fancy side...but they do have their perks.

1. Gotham Hall
1356 Broadway
New York, NY 10018

"Make your event truly sparkle."
"Come inside. And enter a world where style meets sophistication. "

At a whopping $275/plate minimum this hall has stained glass and is a huge statement maker.

2. Pierre, A Taj Hotel Ballroom
2 East 61st Street
New York, NY 10065

A Taj Hotel Ballroom is a little bit more pricier than other venues because they offer every service from linens, tables, menu-tasting and help with vendors. They even throw in a complimentary bridal suite! If you're looking for an amazing place with everything included, this is your venue!

3. Andaz

There are many Andaz hotels around New York City Metro area. My favorite is located on Wall Street. As you know (kendall jenner) had her birthday at Andaz and it looked amazingly decked out in decorations. There are very spacious areas and the ballroom is huge. (the name kinda sounds a little Indian, innit? ;))

4. Cordon Bleu Banquet Hall
9601 Jamaica Avenue
Queens, NY

This hall is not located in Manhattan but it is not too far from it either. Cordon Bleu has very spacious rooms/halls and can fit a great amount of people. The hall itself is decorated in mirrors and wall murals which make it more appealing. You won't know until you pay them a visit! I'm sure you won't be dissapointed.

That's all for NYC venues now, back with more later.

xx

I'm baaaaaack!

Hey everyone!

It has been a very crazy, hectic...months/year for me. But now I'm back to doing what I love and providing you with awesome tips, advice and gorgeous beautiful brides. I am now located in New York (moved from Boston) and will give everything about a New York desi wedding that you need to know. So many songs have came out, new venues, awesome DJ's...amazing dance teams and SO much more.

While I am in the middle of helping a couple of my friends plan their wedding, I will be blogging more often.

I can't wait to get back to blogging for my one and only dream job, wedding planning. If you have any suggestions on to what my first post should be, let me know!

xx
Eesha

Sorry

Hi everyone!

I haven't been blogging or posting up any pictures/blogs because i've just been SO busy and I have yet to have internet at my apartment.

Good news though! Internet will be up and running by Saturday and I will make more time to start blogging again!

I've taken many beautiful pictures of weddings and thought of new ideas! Again, i'm sorry for being so MIA. Promise it won't happen again.

xxx
Eesha

Rashida & Fahim Part II

Back! So here are some pictures of her Akth (wedding)

^Gorgeous bride!

What a gorgeous couple MashAllah! 

Thank you Rashida for submitting these pictures to me! 

Congratulations Rashida & Fahim & Cheers to an everlasting romance!

Rashida & Fahim Part I

My friend recently got married! 

I saw her pictures on Facebook and had to share her pictures with everyone! 

Everything looked amazing! The bride & groom are so cute! 

These first pictures are from her Holud. 

^awww! Such a cute couple!

Be right back with more

Distinctive soundz

Just found a new company that does lighting, DJ and sound! It's a company called Distinctive Soundz and they are the nation's elite desi sound and entertainment company!

If you visit their website Distinctive Soundz it tells you all the information about the DJ's/MC's/Singers/Dholis and much more! They specialize in elegant weddings, private/corporate events, and birthdays! They offer their services in the tri state area.

Mahreen & Shahzad

A friend I used to attend college with recently got married.

I saw her pictures in her Facebook albums and I had to feature her in my blog.

The main colors of their wedding were blue & gold. 
The bride & groom look absolutely flawless! 


Thanks Mahreen for this submission.

MashAllah, what a beautiful couple! 

Congratulations Mehreen & Shahzad
& cheers to an everlasting romance! 

Updates

Hey everyone! Sorry I haven't been able to update as much as I used to. 

I have tons of work to do for school!

I promise i'll update as soon as I can. 

Coming up will be a wedding that was taken place in Norway! 

Can't wait for these beautiful pictures to come in!

HerDollFace

I was SO excited to do this post because a friend of mine is a makeup artist! 

I asked her to do a special bridal look for my blog!  

Her name is Sana Arefin and the makeup business she has is called HerDollFace.

She lives in Poughkeepsie, New York.

I absolutely LOVE the way she does makeup! 
She did an AMAZING bridal makeup job!

Thank you Sana for this submission! 

^ Amazing.

Beautiful makeup, beautiful model.

Follow her blog HerDollFace

"Like" her Facebook page HerDollFace

Visit her website for more pictures HerDollFace.com

If you live in the Hudson Valley area, 

give her a call and book an appointment for any occasion!

You can also e-mail her at herdollface@gmail.com

Timing is everything!

Here comes planning time! 

It is essential for every bride to have a wedding timline.

It keeps you very organized and up to date.

I'm going to write a few ideas for each month you're planning the wedding.

You can find these timelines online anywhere.

10-12 Months before

-Visit and book where you want your Walimah, Wedding and Mendhi

-Create a save the date guest list

-Start looking at bridal Sari's

6-9 Months before

- Research and select a florist, DJ, photographers and videographers

- Try on bridal sari's and different hairstyles 

- Choose your food, sign a caterer

4-5 Months before

- Shop for wedding rings

- Look at ideas for wedding favors

-Reserve rental equipment

2-3 Months before

- Finalize guest list

- Schedule your last tasting and finalize menu

- Mail your invitations 8 weeks before your wedding day

1-2 Months before

-Order liquor/beverages not handled by caterer

- Confirm dates/times with vendors

-Update your registry

3-4 Weeks before

-Call guests who haven't RSVP'd

-Finalize jewelry

-Pick up your wedding rings!

Photo Credit- Bargello

1-2 Weeks before

- Confirm all beauty appointments

- Prepare place cards

- Get your hair colored/trimmed

The day before

- Get a manicure/pedicure

-Prepare list of payment envelopes

On your wedding day

- Relax and enjoy your day

Photo Credit- South Asian Bride Magazine

After your wedding day

- Meet with photographer and videographer to see shots

- Mail out thank you notes

- Get your saris cleaned and preserved

Outdoor Weddings

I know a lot of brides that want to have an outdoor wedding.

You always have to plan in advance because of weather.

You don't want it to rain on your wedding day or snow.

The best thing to refer to is the Farmers Almanac.

It's famous for it's long range weather predictions and astronomical data.

It tells you more accurate weather than meteorologists.

It gives you weather for the year in advance and how winter/spring and summer are going to be.

This book is available online at Amazon.com, Borders, Barnes & Noble and many other places. The book is under $15.

Top of your..cake!

No matter how many tiers your cake is, you always want a cake topper! 

Not too much going on but not too little.

Usually at weddings you see either a bride & groom at the top of the cake

I found this CUTE South Asian wedding cake topper!

^ haha awww I love it!

Photo Credit- South Asian Wedding Bride

Some couples have their initials either in silver or gold metal.

If you want an edible cake topper, when placing your order with the company/business

let them know what you want and how you want it. 

They would either use fondant, sugars or gum paste.

It's good to let them know in advance because it does take a while to make.

Top 4 venues (my favorites)

When choosing venues for your wedding you want to be sure there is alot of space, that it has an amazing view and is located in the heart of the city.

My top 4 are...

1. The Taj-Boston

This is my all time favorite venue because Taj Boston is beautiful. 

From the location of the hotel to the suites, it's very classy and elegant. 

Also, if you're having a summer/spring wedding you can request to have 

your wedding on the roof. Which is very spacious and has an amazing view.

2. The Four Seasons - Boston

This hotel has an amazing location and a perfect view of Boston.

The function room/hall has alot of space, so if you have alot of guests this would be perfect!

3. Omni Parker House - Boston

Very spacious, historic hotel. Location is downtown Boston.

You have an amazing view of the city/water.

4. The Living Room- Boston 

This venue is good for receptions. It's very modern.

The drinks are excellent and the food is amazing.

It's located near the North End by the water.

Good location. Good food. Good times.

Placecard holders

Here are some unique placecards/placecard holders. 

Photo Credit- The Art Zoo

^Fav!

Photo Credit: Geeky Gadgets

Fall/Winter wedding

Photo Credit- Designs To Remember

Spring wedding

Photo Credit- Blog Craft Zine

This would be perfect for a summer wedding!

Just Kiss N' Make Up!

All eyes on your....

Make up! 

I came across this makeup business called Just Kiss N' Make Up!

(what a cute name)

It's owned by Shreni Patel who lives in the greater Boston area.

I saw her photos and my jaw dropped...

Did your jaw drop yet?

Have a event coming up & want to look glamorous?

She travels to ME, NH & CT!

Visit her Facebook page for more photos!

Just Kiss N' Make Up!

Amit & Nicky

The first couple that is featured is Amit & Nicky. A beautiful, happy go lucky and vibrant couple! 

Going through the pictures, what I loved about this couples' summer wedding is the amazing color and decor that they picked out. It was very elegant but still had a chic girly touch to it. 

Thank you for this submission by Shadi Paradise.

They say pictures are worth a thousand words, these are worth a million.
 Congratulations Amit & Nicky and cheers to an everlasting romance!

I was basically drooling...

Today, my friend suggested me to be a friend on facebook of "Shadi Paradise".

I added Shadi Paradise and came across these beautiful pictures of weddings, mendhis, holuds and walimahs... 

I was basically DROOLING over these pictures. 

Have a wedding coming up and don't know what to do? 

Visit Shadi Paradise's website.

I guarantee you'll be blown away by their website the second you see it. 

Oh, how flawless

Must-have products for a bride on her wedding day! 

1. Lancome Vibrant Red Fever Gloss

 2. Bye Bye Under Eye

It Cosmetics

3. Global Goddess Boho Exotic Eyes Kit

Global Goddess Beauty 

4. Make Up Forever Lashes

Make Up Forever

 

5. Make Up Forever eye powder

Make Up Forever

6. Make Up Forever fascinating lip gloss

Make Up Forever

 7. Secret Flawless Anti Perspirant

Secret

8. Sundari Neem Eye Cream

Sundari

Article from Kismet- A South Asian Wedding Affair