Referrals - Indian Weddings
Monday, January 14, 2008
So many brides ask me for referrals that I thought I'd publicly post the list that I usually send out. I hope these referrals are helpful, particularly to those who are planning their weddings from out of state. Many of these vendors are very busy, so it's sometimes helpful to call as well as email. While many of these vendors have extensive experience with Indian weddings, they also do non-Indian weddings.HAIR & MAKEUP
Oscar Naranjo
Ziba Beauty
Bookings via Reema at 877-777-9422
Did makeup for the following Andrena Photography couples (bride only, of course), all of whom are visible on the Andrena Blog: Cathy & Anoop, Bhakti & Ronil, Pinaki & Eric, Sheetal & Sagar, Geeta & Rahul, Achala & Arul, Sarika & Nikunj, Tina & Neel, Farah & Imran, Yasna & Ketan.
Jeannie & Madeeha
Couture Bridal Services
Did makeup for the following Andrena Photography clients: Amee & Monish, Shazia & Ehfad and Rhutu & Avikar. Amee and Shazia are on the Andrena Blog. I can send photos of Rhutu upon request.
Jesse (makeup only)
Jesse Makeup Artist
800-406-2969
Did makeup for the following Andrena Photography clients: Nita & Chirag, Sumbal & Eric and Theresa & Robert. Nita’s makeup can be seen in the first image in the Indian Weddings gallery. Sumbal and Theresa can be seen on the Andrena Blog.
David Jiminez (makeup only)
714-494-5291
mac_divad@yahoo.com
Did makeup for the following Andrena Photography clients: Ami & Mehul, Maneka & Manik. Ami is on the Andrena Blog. Maneka can be seen in the Indian Weddings gallery.
VIDEO
April Robles
Robles Video
714-672-0222
April has worked on probably 100 weddings with me, and we went to India together in February 2008.
Aron & Robert
Reel Life Video
866-646-7335
Julie Hill
Elysium Productions
800-373-6085
COORDINATION & DECOR
Smita Mohindra
Ethnic Essence
951-552-5678
Did coordination for DJ & Monty (November 2006), Amee & Monish (July 2007) and Dimple & Sagar (July 2008).
Yogi Patel
Sheer Romance
Did coordination for Arati & Nirav (March 2007), Sarika & Nikunj (March 2008), Tina & Neel (April 2008) and Yasna & Ketan (July 2008).
Sonia Sharma
Sonia Events
310-802-9216
Did coordination for Michele & Sean (2007) and Simran & Shahrooz (June 2008).
Nikki Khan
Exquisite Events
818-620-2665
Did coordination for Sumita & Neil (May 2008) and Anu & Vishal (September 2008).
Lisa Simpson
Lisa Simpson Weddings
714-305-7112
Did coordination for Vivi and Eric (May 2008).
FLORAL ARTISTRY
Jill Nomura
M's Flowers
323-728-4604
323-353-1806
Alex & the Team at
Square Root
949-380-3320
Beverly Blossoms
323-655-7171
Asiel Design
310-691-2132
DJ SERVICES
Parag, Ajay & Hetal
Kumba
800-KUMBA-98
Kumba also does mandaps and lighting.
DJ Sandeep Kumar
909-241-8721
Hemant
Ambiance AV
310-828-1006
Hemant also offer DJ services
ELEPHANT RENTALS
Have Trunk Will Travel
The elephant who works at Baraats or Jaans is named Tai.
951-943-9227
VENUES
Large So Cal Venues Allowing Outside Catering
(I’m sure there are more, so if you know of any, let me know so I can add them to the list.)
California Science Center (Los Angeles)
Pacific Palms Resort (Industry Hills)
Rancho Sol del Pacifico (Malibu)
Diamond Bar Center (Diamond Bar)
All Hyatts (Huntington Beach, Orange County, Irvine, Long Beach, etc.)
All Hiltons (Waterfront Hilton, Long Beach Hilton, LAX Hilton, Universal Hilton, Hilton Torrey Pines, etc.)
All Marriotts (including Laguna Cliffs Marriott)
Universal Sheraton (Universal City)
Pacific Hills
The Olympic Collection (suitable for sangeets, etc.)
Palos Verdes Botanical Gardens
No Outside Catering, But . . . .
The St. Regis in Laguna has a great Indian chef.
The Four Seasons in Westlake Village has an Indian chef.
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