Hi guys...i've been reading the wedding thread for a few days now and you guys seem really knowledgeable and helpful...i was wondering if you guys can help me out...

We live in the Los Angeles area and my sister is getting married (IA)....We are looking for good makeup artists, mehndi artists, photography, clothes, jewelry etc...so far we are not having much luck in finding things....I hope you guys can help...we will realllly appreciate it

mayakap, Please browse this:

http://www.paklinks.com/gs/wedding/2...eed-help.htmll

Thanks! We have been looking through that thread...so far we like the AA Creation photography...Has anyone on gupshup used them for an event?

samsonpro.com is the best!

we're using samson soon ia
aa creation is actually really good too. i have friends that have gone to him.

try mirage and kashish in artesia. theyre the pakistani boutiques there and have amazing stuff. depends on where u live in socal because alot of women are working from home with clothes and even really nice articifial jewellry, so u can try them as well.

if ur also looking for pakistani style jewellry, try shalimar jewellers in artesia, they're stuff is nice. also kiran jewellers, they're stuff is expensive but to die for

for make up artists- go to oscar at ziba's salon, hes amazing but expensive.
try a couple different girls from mac.

I will definitly be checking out mirage, kashish and the jewelry stores u recommended....so far i only know of 1 lady in Los Angeles that sells pakistani clothes but her selection is limited....do you know of any ladies that sell clothes out of thier homes? we live in the inland empire area ....

Have u heard of Willy from Eyebrow Image or Farah from MyFairBride?

ya there are some out in the ie. i can private message u their info, just remind me.
no i havent heard of the ones ur talking about.


do u have any event coordinators or planners? or anyone decorating ur venues?
theres a ton of those here now too

that would be awesome if u can give me some names of the aunties selling clothes as we're not planning on going to pakistan for shopping but i dont have enough posts to send you a private message yet..

i've tried googling for event planners, makeup artists, etc but i haven't had much luck.....i'm hopping to hear from people on gupshup that have any personal experiences....

where's pakifairy? she should be able to help!

Jesse my makeup artist is the BEST makeup artist i've ever had in my life. he is amazing and can do anything you want he takes so much time and is a perfectionist. i love him and he's done a lot of my friends after he did my valima makeup. you can pm me and ill send you his details.

as far as photography i believe travis hoehne is the best as well and he is relatively decent priced. he did my shaadi and valima and mehndi photos. you can pm me if you want to see some of them as well. his website is: :: Travis Hoehne Photography ::.

for clothes: i don't like any place in artesia or anywhere in southern california for that matter. i would contact designers in pakistan and work with them. a lot of them are willing to do consultations etc via email/phone/etc. i do know that yasmeens in artesia works with faiza samee.

also the best wedding coordinator/designer for any budget is saadia kibriya. you can tell her pakifairy referred you to her. she did my valima decor. you can pm me for her details too.

*double post*

can you send me the contact info for Jesse? I dont have 25 posts yet so i cant send private messages but i would LOVE to see your wedding pictures....I will check out Travis' website....

Originally Posted by mayakap

can you send me the contact info for Jesse? I dont have 25 posts yet so i cant send private messages but i would LOVE to see your wedding pictures....I will check out Travis' website....

sure. i pmed you

* Wedding Planners in Southern California:

* Exquisite Events:

Nikki Khan
Office: 818-620-2665
Cell: 818-620-2665
nikki@exquisevents.com
Exquisevents.com

* Planning Elegance:

Amy Shah Patel
Office: 888-244-7235
info@planningelegance.com
San Francisco, Bay Area & Los Angeles Wedding Planner | Indian Wedding Planners | Planning Elegance

* PinkRockEvents, LLC:

Pinaki Kaleka / Raakhi Masani
Office: 714-926-6083
info@pinkrockevents.com
PINK ROCK EVENTS

* Shirvan Design:

Office: 818-845-0488
info@shirvandesign.com
www.shirvandesign.com

* Flowers and decor:

* M's Flowers:

Jill Nomura
Office: 323-728-4604
info@msflowers.net
www.msflowersevents.com

* Sadhna's Floral Gallery:

Sadhna Sejpal
Office: 310-359-5599
smsejpal@gmail.com

* DJ's and Entertainment:

* Kumba Entertainment:

Hetal
Office: 800-KUMBA-98
info@kumba.com
www.kumba.com

* Special Occasions DJ & Lighting:

Ajay Manaktala
Office: 714-366-6565
ajay@specialoccasionsla.com
www.specialoccasionsla.com

* Hair and Makeup Artists in Southern California:

* Beauty by Lishma:

Lishma Patel
Office: 714-721-8502
lishma.patel@gmail.com
Beauty by Lishma

* Couture Beauty:

Jeannie Jeffries
Office: 714-206-6676
Cell: 714-206-6676
info@couturebridalservices.com
Couture Bridal Service

* Design Visage:

Caren Lazarus
Office: 800-603-1383
caren@designvisage.com
Design Visage Beauty, Makeup, Hair for Brides los Angeles, Orange County

* Mehndi artists in in Southern California:

* Five Dimensions:

Rachana or Hina
Office: 909-396-7773

* My Fair Bride:

Farah Manekia
909-463- 1242
farahm@earthlink.net
www.myfairbride.com

these guys are in southern california and they are phenomenal! RYAN PHILLIPS PHOTOGRAPHY | Los Angeles Wedding Photography | Bend Oregon Wedding Photography

they shot this wedding too- Real Wedding ~ Karina and Nehal at the St. Regis | Style Me Pretty : The Ultimate Wedding Blog

that links also mentions an OC wedding coordinator, stephanie larson- Orange County Wedding Planner - Stephanie Lairson
gallery #2 shows more pictures from the Karina and Nehal wedding.

she's in San Fran - http://www.sylviasphotography.com/albums/

also check this link for other vendors in California - http://www.stylemepretty.com/little-...ok/california/

Originally Posted by pakifairy

sure. i pmed you

Thanks! i saw his website...i think we will call him for a trial...if you dont mind, would you tell me how much he charges for the bridal makeup and hair?

Thanks mahismart and somegroovychick...we are looking at the people you have suggested...all of you guys are so helpful...keep it coming