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We couldn’t have asked for a better start to our 2019 than the INSANELY BEAUTIFUL #MehtaForceBeWithYou wedding week! Words fall short to describe this three day mega celebration that the SJS team planned in just 4 months. With more than 100 vendors involved, this wedding promises to be the show stopper for 2019! It all began with a Mehendi night …

It has been an incredibly beautiful year with the SJS Team being a part of over 20 luxury weddings! We feel extremely honored and grateful to have had so many of these couples and their families put their trust in us. From planning our first same-sex wedding to traveling all over the globe to plan unforgettable celebrations, we have done …

We are so excited to be back in our favorite place, Puerto Rico for #SJSPRshoot2018. We cannot wait to share all the photos and the collaboration we are doing to push the wedding market back to Puerto Rico!

Thank you so much PartySlate! Can’t believe of this beautiful and gorgeous photo by Clane Gessel  is the most liked photo of the year on PartySlate’s “Top Instagrams of 2018”  newsletter.    

It has been an amazing 2018 with our  SJS team being a part of some of the most epic weddings all over the world! We are so blessed to have received such fabulous press and we had to share. We couldn’t have asked for a better ending to 2018!! Priyanka and Nick’s wedding celebrations Amit & Martin’s wedding in New …

We are back in NYC after a week long holiday in the city of Venice and we cannot stop thinking about this magical city. The artistic heritage, intricate canals and narrow alleyways truly lead in making it one of the most beautiful and unique cities in the world. We had to explore some of the luxurious hotels in Venice. Here …

With DJ’s being a popular choice for the reception, live music is the perfect choice for your ceremony, lunch and  cocktail hour. Having a live performer brings a different kind of energy to these events! We love the interaction between the artist and guest. It is truly the ultimate experience and it lets your guest know that you did not …

The SJS team flew down to the beautiful Croatia for site visits this past weekend for an upcoming birthday celebration! The historical architecture, vibrant culture, stunning coastline and fairytale islands make Croatia the most romantic places to get married in! Find out some of our favorite hotels for a perfect wedding weekend mentioned below: Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik Dubrovnik Sun Gardens …

What is the best end of the night song? There are so many out there but it should be one that reflects your personality. It may be an upbeat song from your childhood or maybe a popular song from the current times that you love. Whatever you decide, it has to be perfect. Here are some other options: Dexys Midnight …

We have been lucky enough to go to Italy three times this month for various conferences and speaking engagements. With its panoramic views, sunny climate, beyond delicious cuisine, and contemporary hotels, we love this place as a top luxury wedding destination! We have listed some of our top favorite hotels below to ensure an unforgettable wedding experience. Westin Palace Principe di …

1. Hot chocolate with mint & cream 2. Apple Cranberry smash 3. Sparkling Cider 4. Mint lemonade 5. White chocolate & Peppermint mocktini 6. Masala Chai with Cinnamon 7. Blueberry soda 8. Honey & Cinnamon drink

One of our favorite places for Winter Weddings is Arizona. There are so many gorgeous resorts to choose from. The sun is always shining so why not explore this part of the United States for your next big wedding. Here are some of our favorites: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Phoenician Arizona Biltmore Four Seasons Scottsdale Ritz Carlton Dove Mountain

Happy Diwali from the entire SJS Team! We were so happy with these mini Diwali boxes. As you can tell, we love to customize everything! Thank you to the team at Fancy That and Woops! Macaroon for helping us! HAPPY DIWALI TO YOU AND YOURS!

So excited to have been writing about this blog from one of the most breathtaking places ever! We are here in the beautiful Lake Como for the Planner’s Xtraordinaire Conference 2018! Being in the industry for more than 16 years now, we have had numerous conference opportunities. However, #ThePXShow 2018 is above & beyond all. A conference curated for exquisite luxury …

We are back in the office after an exciting weekend in the sunny city of West Palm Beach. We are so happy we got to share this lovely weekend with our bride Namratha and groom Hunter. We were able to give them their true fairytale wedding. The weather was gorgeous along with our amazing bride and we were able to …

Grand entrance songs are a small detail that makes a huge difference. This is the moment the couple is first announced as newly weds so this song should be unique to the couple and be able to show some of their personality. Many times its something up beat that guests can sing and clap to as the couple makes their …

Amit and Martin’s wedding weekend was one of the most incredible weddings SJS has been a part of! We had the privilege of planning this amazing amazing wedding which was covered by the New York Times. The highlights of this wedding were:  blocking down Wall Street and watching both our grooms dance in their baraat, two horses, the incredible custom …

We are falling in love with autumn. Especially since it brings about so much creativity and color. This is a particularly beautiful time to plan your wedding. We put together some of our favorite reception spaces featuring some of the unique copper colors that autumn brings.

DurgGotRakhd weekend started with a joyous Sangeet & Garba evening!  With all their loved ones in attendance, Rakhi and Sameet tied the knot Saturday morning at the gorgeous The Legacy Castle. The beautiful venue featured of  high ceiling with a number of marbled chandeliers. Guests were totally stunned not just with the amazing venue, but also by the Lamborghini entrance …

This past week has been jam-packed full of exciting events and beautiful designs. We had to honor of attending several of the bridal runway shows including Vera Wang, Pnina Tornai and Mark Ingram. We narrowed it down to a handful of our favorites to highlight the artistry of these amazing designers.

The Knot Gala is an event we are lucky to attend each year and this year it did not disappoint. Over a thousand guests were in attendance at the historic New York Public Library to round out New York Bridal Fashion Week. This year was particularity special because it marked the kickoff of the vow to end child marriage. We …

We just met with a bride who wants only candles for her decor. We had to get creative and find inspiration. We discovered that even with just candles, the decor can still be absolutely stunning. Take a look at these images and see how candles can create that wow factor.  

One trend we absolutely love is hanging centerpieces! By suspending centerpieces from the ceiling, you’re taking your table scape to levels beyond imagination. We love the intimacy they bring without getting in the way of conversations! Don’t believe us? Well, wait till you see these stunning pictures for inspiration…

Everyone loves unique favors. We keep searching for things to recommend to our clients. Here are some which are luxurious, some which are useful and some which are delicious. 1. Bamboo Plants 2. Jo Malone Candles 3. Bling Photo Frames 4. Jacques Torres Chocolate   5. Macarons by WOOPS!