South Asian Wedding Vendors Part II

Here's Part II of my vendor rundown for your South Asian wedding:

5) DJ/MC: The right DJ is absolutely essential in ensuring that your guests have an amazing time at your reception. Make sure your DJ really understands the type of music you and your guests enjoy. Most times the DJ can provide the lighting as well as the MC. It's always a good idea to see the DJ and MC in action through videos of their past wedding engagements. A great DJ will also be able to suggest both ceremony and reception music.

6) Lighting: The right lighting can completely transform a room. My personal favorite and most basic option is wall to wall LED lighting- or dynamic lighting. These lights don't use gel covers, and the technician can change the colors easily throughout the evening. LED's are definitely worth their cost and are sure to bedazzle.

7) Priest: An ideal priest will be able to do the following- project his voice (this is hard for some, even with a microphone), translate in English for the audience, conduct the ceremony on schedule (even going too fast can be a problem), and rehearse the ceremony with the couple in advance.

8) Horse/Elephant: If you decide to have one, just make sure that the vendor reviews are favorable.

9) Decorator: Next to having a fantastic collection, make sure the decorator has a history of reliability. The last thing you want is for your guests to enter a ceremony hall with a half standing mandap. Remember that you do not have to use the same South Asian decorator for your reception. There are numerous fabulous Western florsts that have awe striking reception centerpieces and linens.

I'll be posting the third and final part of the vendor list next time. Till then, happy planning!