Category Archive for: ‘Wedding Planners’
“We Do:” Celebrating Fitness Together
During wedding season, one of the main themes is chaos! Between planning the big day and organizing the months leading up to it, it is so easy to lose yourself amidst the invitation cards and RSVPs. Stop! Breathe! Relax! These are things we are not accustomed to hearing during the process. But if there is anything I have learned during the most stressful times of my life, it’s that sometimes, by stopping and feeling aware of the moment, I was left with the clarity I needed to successfully complete the challenge.
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2014 MyShadi Bridal Expos: Year in Review
Author by Rina Shah The Arpan Group For those who have attended a South Asian wedding in the United States, you know you are in for a sensorial treat. From the moment you step into a wedding venue transformed by colorful fabrics and florals, exotic …
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2018 Wedding Color Trends
2018 Wedding Color Trends Whether your style is bold and vibrant or subdued and classic, weddings are a time to let personality shine. From invitations and flowers to bridesmaids outfits and table settings, there are ample opportunities to use color to shape your wedding theme. …
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50 Best Bollywood Songs for Your Wedding Playlist
Weddings and music go hand-in-hand. And, when it comes to Indian weddings, Bollywood songs are a must-have on the playlist. Some Bollywood songs are so classic, the tunes must be included on your wedding playlist to indulge guests of all ages! Here’s a list of …
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Best Bollywood Songs for Groom’s Entrance
Indian wedding entrances are often grand, festive, and fun! More often than not, though, the bride is the first to come to mind when thinking of entrance songs. How she enters the venue, who will accompany her, and most importantly, what song will play as …
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Choosing the Right Photographer to Capture Your Memories by Rina Shah
Once couples and their families settle on a venue and choose a wedding date, the next important item on the list of wedding-to-dos is often choosing a photographer. You found a gorgeous backdrop for your dream wedding, now the focus shifts to finding the right …
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Choosing the Right Venue For Your Vision by Rina Shah
Choosing the Right Venue For Your Vision By Rina Shah, The Arpan Group Once a couple is engaged, along with the many congratulations and best wishes from family and friends, comes the inevitable onslaught of questions. When is the big day? Have you picked a …
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Cool Bite-Size Savory Indian Dishes for your Wedding Menu
When it comes to wedding planning, every couple wants to do things that would make their big day memorable and leave their guests wowed. When everything about your D-Day will be so wow-worthy, then why leave behind your wedding menu. One of the latest trends …
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Design & Décor Spotlight: Occasions by Shangri-la By Chris Vander Kaay
There are many skilled wedding décor and design companies throughout the United States, but when Smita Patel founded Occasions by Shangri-la back in 2005, it was because she recognized a void in the décor market during the weddings of two of her children (and Occasions …
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DJ Play That Song: Choosing an Entertainment Vendor for Your Wedding
DJ Play That Song: Choosing an Entertainment Vendor for Your Wedding By Rina Shah, The Arpan Group Factors to Consider Selecting an entertainment provider for your wedding or events is much like choosing a venue or caterer. Price is certainly a factor, but so are …
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Eat, Drink, and Be Merry: Choosing a Wedding Caterer By Rina Shah, The Arpan Group
For South Asians, weddings are just as much about celebrating a couple’s nuptials as about the festive food! Chances are guests may not remember intricate details from a wedding, but they will certainly recall memorable dishes and delectable desserts. One to five or more events …
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Eco-Friendly Wedding Favors for Your Guests
Many of us have become more environmentally conscious and aware of the resources we use and couples planning their weddings are no different. Eco-friendly weddings are on the rise, and if you are a green couple, then you are likely making conscious choices to incorporate …
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Five Must-Haves at an Indian American Wedding
Hosting an Indian American wedding and not sure how to “Indianize” it? Fret not! Read on to know the five must-haves that will make your’s an authentic one.By Taniya Talukdar Indian weddings are grand and memorable, so even someone who hasn’t attended an authentic one …
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Fusion Mini Desserts to Add to Your Wedding Menu
Make the dessert table at your wedding reception the talk of the town! For a unique twist, consider fusion and bite-size desserts that capture tradition and culture as well as a sense of adventure. The latest trend in the wedding food industry, mini-desserts are easy …
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Grah Shanti: A First Step to Happiness
Grah Shanti: A First Step to Happiness People often say that matches are made in heaven, so it is no surprise that many weddings begin with an auspicious step to placate the heavenly bodies. The Grah Shanti is often one of the first rituals to …
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