From the Anvaya Team
Wedding Planning Guides
Practical advice for planning your South Asian wedding — from timelines and budgets to vendor tips and cultural traditions.
How Much Does a South Asian Wedding Really Cost in 2026?
An honest budget breakdown for Indian, Pakistani, and South Asian weddings in the US — by metro area, event, and vendor category. Real numbers, not generic averages.
How to Choose Wedding Vendors for a Multi-Day South Asian Celebration
Finding vendors who actually understand South Asian weddings is half the battle. Here's how to search, vet, compare, and coordinate 10+ vendors across multiple events.
The South Asian Wedding Venue Checklist: What to Ask Before You Book
Not every venue can handle a multi-day South Asian celebration. Here are the specific questions to ask — from fire permits for havan to sound restrictions for your sangeet.
Why Your Wedding Spreadsheet Is Failing You (And What to Use Instead)
You started with one Google Sheet. Now you have 14 tabs, three confused families, and a formatting nightmare. Sound familiar? There's a better way to plan a multi-event wedding.
How to Build Your South Asian Wedding Guest List Without Losing Your Mind
Managing a 300+ guest list across multiple events while keeping both families happy is an art. Here is how to do it without the spreadsheet chaos.
How to Plan Your Haldi Ceremony: A Complete Guide
The haldi is one of the most joyful, colorful events of a South Asian wedding. Here is how to plan it — from turmeric prep and dress code to venue setup and photography.
How to Plan Your Sangeet Night: A Complete Guide
From choreography and DJ setup to venue logistics and food — your practical guide to throwing a sangeet night your guests will actually remember.
How to Plan Your Mehndi Ceremony: A Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about planning your mehndi — from finding the right artist and setting up the space to managing guests and keeping the schedule on track.
A Complete Guide to South Asian Wedding Events: From Mehndi to Reception
Not sure what happens at a sangeet vs. a mehndi? Planning a multi-day wedding but unsure which events you actually need? Here's your honest, no-judgment guide to every SA wedding celebration.