Because music is such an intrinsic part of an Indian wedding, from the sangeet to the baraat to the reception, it’s crucial to find the right DJ to keep up the energy and excitement from beginning to end.

This person will also have to serve as an emcee for the most important events, as well as providing all the audio and visual effects throughout the various ceremonies.

So here are some things to keep in mind when searching for the best DJ for your Indian wedding.

Cultural familiarity

Of course there are literally thousands of

The whole reason you'd want to hire a wedding planner is so they can take over the myriad details of your wedding. But if you hire the wrong one, your dreamed-of day could turn into a nightmare.

That’s because each wedding planner offers different services at different price points, and you need to have everything clear ahead of time.

So here’s what to ask before you hire your wedding planner.

Are you a certified wedding planner?

Your sister’s best friend from college may be great at planning weddings, but unless she has a business license

The pandemic threw a wrench into so many areas of our lives, it’s hard to remember everything that went haywire as a result.

But unless you’ve tried planning a wedding lately, there’s been one impact you may not have noticed: a severe shortage of wedding flowers. As a result, Brides reports that “some couples are having to fight tooth and nail” to find what they want.

What’s behind the wedding flower shortage?

Many couples had to postpone their nuptials due to COVID-19 interruptions. These delayed ceremonies, along with the weddings that would normally occ

The onset of the COVID pandemic in 2020 required couples to make drastic changes to their wedding plans.

According to a new survey by Paperless Post:  

• 31% of weddings held during the pandemic included virtual guests before vaccines became available.

• 14% of couples pushed their wedding out 12 months or more.

• There is now an average of 70 or fewer in-person wedding guests versus the average of 75-150 guests prior to COVID-19.

Unfortunately, wh

The Historic Alfred I. duPont Building has been host to many wonderful weddings and a number of celebrities. But we were especially thrilled when renowned actress, singer, and producer Danielle Brooks recently selected us as her wedding venue.

We were even more delighted to be featured on the upcoming cover of MunaLuchi Bride, as well as in the pages of Vogue and read more

We’re so thrilled to be able to (almost) return to pre-pandemic life, and big, in-person weddings are one of the traditions returning in 2022. But instead of the showy, over-the-top bridal hair trends of 2019 and earlier, one of the big trends that has emerged this year is the minimalist, natural look.

The best thing about the popular hairstyles of this summer is that they can complement any dress style and any personality. And after two years of pared-down weddings, brides want their dresses to take center stage.

“Whether

Now that we’re nearly halfway through 2022, it’s becoming more apparent what this year’s top wedding trends are. And if there’s one trend that’s crowding out all the rest, it’s couples are opting for untraditional wedding choices.

From the wedding dress to the food to the venue, couples are tossing tradition aside for unique choices.

“Couples are leaving behind super formal, black-tie celebrations and exploring cocktail-style parties, food truck parties, dance parties, everything outside of the typical wedding box,” Brooklyn-based event planner Jove Meyer of Jove Meyer Events tells The Knot.

While many couples are still holding traditi

Wedding cake trends this year range from the simple and classic to anything goes. If it’s edible, you’ll see it at weddings in 2022.

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Pressed flowers

In keeping with our current desire to celebrate the natural world, we’re adding touches of nature everywhere, including our wedding cakes.

Pressing edible flowers into the buttercream not only offers a unique pop of color, but also a bit of an informal