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Indian Bride Guide | USA Indian Weddings (2019) | QUICK READ

Writer's picture: Ajay ManaktalaAjay Manaktala

Updated: Jun 24, 2019

Hello soon to be Indian Bride! (Or Pakistani, Punjabi, Gujarati, South Indian, Sri Lankan).


In this post I'm going to explain a few Indian bridal basics in a quick 3 minute read specific to Indian weddings in America or Canada. I'll cover Indian Bridal wear, Venue selection & decoration and finalizing your wedding schedule. Too many article's online talk to you about hotel selection as if you're already going through contracts...I need you to take a step back and prioritize a few things first. (e.g. If you approach a decorator for example without knowing you'll need them for 3-4 events you won't plan your budget properly!)


You should know if you are going to have a Big Fat Mehendi or informal one before asking for quotes!


Ok, let's go!


FIRST THING's FIRST!


1. INDIAN WEDDING VENUE (LOCATION FIRST)


Before you start looking at Indian wedding jewelry or anything, you need to finalize a city/country for your wedding.



Should you have your Indian wedding in America or India? Or Thailand or Sri Lanka?


After LOCATION THEN YOU can finalize a venue. Then you can think about bridesmaid dresses, bridal photography and other things.


Location determine's venue, venue determine's decoration.


Also location will make you think about your guest list.


The two processes can go hand in hand because you will either cut people out based on travel or add people in based on location. Once you have location and venue ideas sorted...you can start planning your vendors. As in the linked article above, remember...not everybody will get a USA visa easily! (e.g. even the richest people in India get rejected for US Visa's everyday!)


FIVE FIRST STEPS in INDIAN WEDDING PLANNING (IN DETAIL) AFTER YOU GET ENGAGED OR PROPOSED.



2. Indian Wedding Dresses


Unpopular Opinion: Growing up in America, I have to admit...I thought all the latest trends and styles came from here with regards to Indian Clothes. But if you're going to look for the latest bridal trends, look online at Indian retailers then try to get the same thing here. Also, please remember even if you try buying online from someone in India, your measurements will 100% not be perfect.


I've written about lehenga's here. But my main tips from two family Indian wedding's in the last year will be:


Get familiar with Sabyasachi, Shantanu and Nikhil, Manish Malhotra and other big stylists. Then decide what you like. If you're interested my favorite Indian wedding designers for 2019 are at the end of this post. (e.g. Instagram's who are open to conversations).






3. SCHEDULE FOR INDIAN WEDDING IN AMERICA


Before you jump into pinterest, now that you know what days your selected hotel or venue has available, if they'll allow a 3AM after party keeping their other guests in mind, and how much you want to spend on your Mehendi decorator (e.g. $5K USD), your Sangeet decoration (e.g. $15K USD) and Mandap (e.g. $5K to $15K USD), things can start falling into place.


Now you can look at 800 dresses, 90 Mandap designs, and so on.



CONCLUSION


1. FINALIZE A LOCATION, which determine's VENUE AND GUEST LIST.


2. LOOK AT STYLES OF INDIAN BRIDAL FASHION AND PLAN (Yes, you should start 6 months' before hand).


3. LOCK IN ON YOUR SCHEDULE of EVENTS.




Few Indian American vendor's I work with who nail Indian/South Asian weddings:


DECOR



PHOTOGRAPHY


DJ

Well, US LOL. But if you want to see others, check out Sound Nation. and any other's by googling Indian DJ Los Angeles.



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Steve Austin
Steve Austin
1月14日

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Steve Austin
Steve Austin
1月14日

When students face challenges in completing their coursework, they often turn to experts for assistance. Coursework can be a demanding aspect of academic life, requiring deep understanding and efficient time management. From research papers to practical assignments, each task requires careful attention to detail and critical thinking. Students, particularly those juggling multiple courses or tight deadlines, may struggle to meet the high expectations set by their professors.


If you find yourself in need of professional guidance, seeking coursework help can be a game-changer. Experienced tutors and academic support services offer personalized assistance, ensuring that your assignments are completed on time and meet the required standards. This not only helps alleviate stress but also improves your overall learning experience, providing valuable insights…


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NEERAJ MISHRA
NEERAJ MISHRA
2024年12月19日

 journals such as IJSRET, IJSET, and IJRTSSH, particularly regarding their indexing status and publication fees. Here's a summary of each:

International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Trends (IJSRET): IJSRET is an open-access, peer-reviewed international journal that provides an academic medium for the advancement of research results.

International Journal of Scientific Engineering and Technology (IJSET): IJSET is a budget-friendly journal that publishes research in scientific engineering and technology. 


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ABCD Index: The ABCD Index is an indexing platform that lists journals across various disciplines. It is not a journal itself but serves tike IJSRET, IJSET, and IJRTSSH.


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NEERAJ MISHRA
NEERAJ MISHRA
2024年12月19日

 journals such as IJSRET, IJSET, and IJRTSSH, particularly regarding their indexing status and publication fees. Here's a summary of each:

International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Trends (IJSRET): IJSRET is an open-access, peer-reviewed international journal that provides an academic medium for the advancement of research results.

International Journal of Scientific Engineering and Technology (IJSET): IJSET is a budget-friendly journal that publishes research in scientific engineering and technology. 


International Journal for Research Trends in Social Science & Humanities (IJRTSSH): IJRTSSH focuses on social sciences and humanities, offering a platform for scholars, researchers, and professionals to publish their work.


ABCD Index: The ABCD Index is an indexing platform that lists journals across various disciplines. It is not a journal itself but serves tike IJSRET, IJSET, and IJRTSSH.


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Josh Smith
Josh Smith
2024年11月26日

I enjoyed reading this! The article covers some important aspects that often get overlooked. Thanks for shedding light on them in such a clear and concise manner.


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