OFFICIAL Indian 'Desi' Wedding Thread

I'm doing the mendhi on Friday, but very little, not too much.

Also, booked the honeymoon through Liberty Travel. They were great to deal with, threw in a lot of extras and got us a great deal, you should check them out.

Would you happen to have Liberty's info?

FH is talking to Travel Tom but I'd like see if we can get some extras

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Posted by GtBride

How did did you girls book your honeymoon? On your own? or through a travel agent?

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I booked through Travel Tom

I used the Liberty Travel in Midtown Manhattan since it was easy to go on lunch and get everything done, here is her info:

Cory Kallio
212-465-1055
499 7th avenue and 37th street
New York, NY 10018

Tell her that Nancy sent you, the one she booked Hawaii with, and she will hook you up.

Craznan,
we have both breakfast and lunch.
baraat is about 1/2 hour long,
but i have to get there before him arrives, so i sat in a room for 1 hour 15 mins. before the ceremony starts, I almost felt to sleep

GT bride
I will still do it on Thusday, this is what i did, the color sat a lot better on Sat. I argree with Mrs. V
and I use a Travel agent for my honeymoon.

I use Liberty Travel on 57th.
They are nice.

I know we wait in the room upstairs or something while the baraat is going on, but wow, I did not know it was that long. I'll probably fall asleep as well. So by the time the ceremony even starts it will be like 11 or so right?? Wow, that makes for a long morning.

Ok so I guess breakfast and lunch are the norm. Not like i'll be eating anything, gonna still be too nervous.

My friend brought me food coz i was so bored. iIgot there 45 min before DH did and took pictures.
and then the baraat was 30 min. and then
another 30 min. for people to eat breakfast and sit down. then I walk out.
the ceremony just need to be start before 12, we started at 11:30 and finish at 12:15, 20ish.

Dont worry, it is fun.

I'll call Cory and speak to her.. the problem is that the rates for Europe did not come out yet.. and it;s holding us back..

Did anyone or is anyone doing program booklets? I saw this really awesome right but they are asking about $700 bucks for 300 programs.. is that the norm? I was thinking DIY but it's such a long and tedious process.. I know I'm so lazy..

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Posted by MrsV2be

I'll call Cory and speak to her.. the problem is that the rates for Europe did not come out yet.. and it;s holding us back..

Did anyone or is anyone doing program booklets? I saw this really awesome right but they are asking about $700 bucks for 300 programs.. is that the norm? I was thinking DIY but it's such a long and tedious process.. I know I'm so lazy..

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I did it myself, I spent $40 for paper and 1/4 of my ink for 100 program

and it didn't take me that long

I just ordered my garter (no, FH is not taking it off during the reception) garter

and I ordered the crinoline for my dress: crinoline

and i ordered necklaces for my flower girls: fg gift

and I ordered FH's wedding gift.....woohoooo!! I'm on a roll, hehe

When meeting with my DJ, he recommended a few things and then goes remember to have two garter one for when the FH takes off to throw and one for when FH takes off the wedding night

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Posted by GtBride

How did did you girls book your honeymoon? On your own? or through a travel agent?

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we didn;t have a big honeymoon (just went to key west for a few days) but i just used expedia

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Posted by MrsV2be

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Posted by GtBride

Well, my girls are planning my mendhi party. i would estimate about 25 girls. I think the party is on a thurs. night. I would probably do it on Friday. My wedding is on Saturday.

or should i just get it done on thurs? I am not a big fan of mendhi. the smell turns my stomach. Will my hands and feet be stinky on saturday? or should i do it on thursday...ughh i confuse myself alot lately. FH is irratated with me

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Do it Thursday.. so the colors will set!

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definitely do it thursday! the colors will set, plus you'll be up almost all night trying to sleep with your hands face up and your feet planted on the floor and you'll also be freezing since u can;t really put a blanket over you ( i know, i make it sound like so much fun don't I?) i'm not a fan of mehndi either!

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Posted by GtBride

joshisgirl, i am sure i already asked you this but who did your mendhi? Any contact and pricing info?

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i used a lady that works at mehak on hillside ave. she is a frind of my aunt's so i sorta got a deal. i think she charged 150 for me and then 10 for the girls. do u want me to ask her for u?, and what area do u live in?

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Posted by MrsV2be

I'll call Cory and speak to her.. the problem is that the rates for Europe did not come out yet.. and it;s holding us back..

Did anyone or is anyone doing program booklets? I saw this really awesome right but they are asking about $700 bucks for 300 programs.. is that the norm? I was thinking DIY but it's such a long and tedious process.. I know I'm so lazy..

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yeah, i made my own programs. bought cardstock from staples and had some print them. it cost like 200 for 75 programs and they were soo pretty, i'll try to find a pic.