Re: Some info about karachi wedding..
i livee in GULSHAN_E_IQBAL NEAr to millenium mall..
there are two huge lawn. and location is too good not very noisy and near to the main road.
one is shalimar lawns.
and other is drive -in marriage lawns. i think......
if u guyz want contact no's so ill find n then let u guyz knW.
Re: Some info about karachi wedding..
hi every 1 i want some information on wedding as i m getting married in dec, 1stly about da venue which venue is da best for barat, second i m also confuse for the makeup where shuld i get it done:&
can any 1 tell me a gud photo studio i have heard muna mustaq result is gud...can any 1 plz giv me his no....
Re: Some info about karachi wedding..
for parlour.. there r so many you can choose from.. Sabs, cistres, shaheen saeed, ravissant, depilex, allenora etc.
for lawn.. it depends on number of people and ur affordibility.. if u can afford then go for PC.. which is the best.
Photographers.. hmm i like hakim & sons, studio9, jimmy's work..
Munna Mushtaq is a photographer, he doesn't do makeup. I saw a couple of brides done by Sabs (the owner herself did it) and they really looked nice.
Getting married in karachi....need help
Hi all
I am getting married this december in karachi and i will be going to karachi few months before my wedding...........last time i went to karachi for my nikkah and didnt plan anything so didnt know much about karachi..
First of all i would like to know where can i get a best wedding dress from..........i want something really nice but not from those big names designers such as karma deepak perwani.etc.....................i want something really lovely and must not cost about 60 k...and i would like to know if i had to order than how long does it takes
i would also like to know who does the best make for bridal
next i would like to know who is the best wedding photpgrapher in karachi......
and i would also like to know where can i find a good karigar and names of markets or malls where i can do my shopping............mostly i prefer shopping for clothes.......
Re: Getting married in karachi…need help
Re: Getting married in karachi....need help
sweet_girl123, Congrats on your upcoming marriage!
There are many threads for Karachi brides that include shopping (both general and bridal), makeup, venues and photographers. Please do a search and you'll def find loads of info.
Some of the main bazaars in Karachi that deserve a visit:
» Tariq Road Bazaar - Good for bridal, formal/semi-formal outfits.
» Zamzama Boulevard - Located in the Clifton/DHA area, worthwhile visitng for various local/western designer clothes by upscale high end designers.
» Gulf Area Market - many affordable traditional kaarigars and shoes.
» Zainab Market - If you are are looking for branded clothing for half the real price! Don't think it has bridals, though.
» The Forum - This posh place has loads of designer wear and is worth a visit. I love the jewelery designs here and always browse the jewelery and clutch stalls.
» Dolmen Mall - Located on Tariq Road.
» Millemium Mall - Located in Gulshan-e-Iqbal
» Park Towers - Located in Clifton
» Jumeirah Mall - Located on Tariq Road
» Naheed Super Market - Located near Tariq Road. (Superstores chain) You can buy great makeup here. The makeup artists are really helpful and you really end up buying the right products. I don't think they have fake makeup as the things I have bought from there have amazing results and my skin doesn't feel dead at all.
Here is a bit of a breakdown of some shops:
Jabeens at Tariq Road, Shakeel's **at Saima Center, **Makka shop at Rabi Center and Bridal creations at Dolmen Mall Tariq Road are equally good for bridals, formals, semi-formals. They mostly have made to order stuff but also have unstitched suits that you'll love.
Rizzwan Moazzam at Tariq Road, Dolmen Mall also has bridals, formals, semi-formals and sarees but have an attitude that puts people off. Bargain a bit as they do lower the prices but not much.
You can also order formals, bridals from PLK, Tariq Road. I gave them my own fabric and they did the kaam. The quality of the work was really fine and I was happy with the result. They have loads of samples and you have to keep looking at the outfits to sort out the kaam you like. They also provides matching shoes and pouches/bags alongwith their bridals. I didn't ask whether they do that with their formals. You can also show them your design and they will make it as it is. BTW, their formals start from Rs. 10,000. Negotiate and bargain all you can. Ask for Farhan if you want to order.
Mohsin at Saima Center, Tariq Road has fab outfits and they were priced from Rs. 10,000 and onwards for formals. I loved an outfit that was priced at Rs. 18,000 and he said that if I provide my fabric he'll do the same kaam in co-ordinating colours for Rs. 9,000. Still on the expensive side but I really liked the finishing and sparkle of the outfits. They have ready-to-wear outfits and made-to-order ones, too.
You'll find loads of karigaars at Gulf. Almost everyone is good there. Make sure that you explain each and everything to them. I don't remember the name but there is a shop in the inner lanes that has some lovely Karma and Maria B. designs that were originally Rs. 1,00,000 plus and the karigar quoted Rs. 20,000 plus. The work was really fine but they don't bargain.
A shop called NOOR zari centre at Rabi centre Tariq road has very good work. Show the owner your designs and he'll make it for you with or without your fabric. His max price was around Rs. 20,000. I gave him my own fabric so each outfit cost me around Rs. 4,000. He does amazing sarees too. I showed him a sari that someone bought for Rs. 26,000 and he told me that he could replicate it for Rs. 7,000. I am thinking about ordering a few of my own.
The good thing about this one is that the owner takes care of everyting himself from dress material, colour, kaam everything At Gulf you have to be really standing on the kaarigar's head so that he doesn't ruin your expensive material.
Never been to Kehkashan, Clifton but those karigaars are familiar with upscale kaam and dealing with people who have come from abroad.
Paapoush and Capital Market in Sadar are also good places for kaam but they are very low-scale places like Jama cloth where you can find bridal dresses for Rs. 5,000. Not sure whether your to-be-hubby will like going there. The Karha'i/ kaam and prices are awesome, not the enviroment.
KDA market near Gulshan has the most amazing kaam for great price. Again not so upscale but better than Paapoush. Dress Co. is a tailor in KDA who is from Dubai and has pretty nice stuff.
Zevar at Gulf has the best gold plated jewelery designs. The owner is a young guy with a bit of an attitude as he knows he has the best stuff out there. You can bargain but he doesn't lower the price. The quality and finishing is amazing.
As for the photographers, Studio 9, Munna Mushtaq, Rehan Omer Dada, and Amean J are big names with a high price bracket and quality work. It also really depends on your budget, if you are on a budget then you can go to Hakim & Sons, Dossani's Studio, Jimmy's, Azi's, Digi clip, St. Valentine's, Kashif Rashid, Shah Kazmi and they don't charge as much as the ones mentioned earlier either.
I think that covers your questions. Happy Planning! :)
Re: Getting married in karachi....need help
Thanks mahismart.....................that was really nice to have so much details from you..
who is the best from Studio 9, Munna Mushtaq, Rehan Omer Dada............do you have any bride pictures taken by them...........
and yea can you suggest some wedding planners in karachi.............
thanks so much
Re: Getting married in karachi…need help
**Rehan Omer Dada - **He is a renowned Fashion, Commercial, Wedding Photographer and has worked for various Fashion Magazines like VOGUE, SHE, JEWEL TIMES, INSTEP, BEAUTY, MAG PAKISTAN, FASHION, DIVA and many others.
Tel:
021-4981391
Cell:
0333 2188820
Rs.80,000 for the Bridal Shoot which includes 40-50 best shots in various sizes
Rs.85 per pic of event coverage
Rs.10,000 per day of video coverage
Find “ROD - Rehan Omer Dada” on Orkut and Facebook as well for more.
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He was the official photographer of a guppan, sumorani’s wedding and she loved his work.
In my opinion, one should get a wedding planner. It makes life easier. From the list I met Kyran from Plan It and Eranda Bee people. Both were really curteous and agreed to work within my budget. BTW, Plan it budget weddings start from Rs 150, 000.
Let me know if you need contact info of any vendor. Hope this helps.
Re: Getting married in karachi....need help
thanks so much mahi
yea plez let me know the datails of all the above wedding planners..
which is the best one amoung them...............and yea what are the wedding planners charges........actually i want someone who is friendly and nice........
yea if you have to chose from sabs saloon and allnora than which one will you chose...
and yea where can i get the jewellery which you see actress wearing in indian dramas........i just loved the indian artificial jewellery sets
and yea where should i get my wedding dress from..............i dont want to get my wedding dress from a designer because it cost a lot and same can be made from a good karigar at a lower price....................can you suggest some good ones if you know
Re: Getting married in karachi…need help
Here is a list of wedding planners in Karachi. Please add to the list if you have more and please share your experiance if you have used any/or talked with them.
Website:
www.shaadiarrangements.com
Phone no:
5851600
5846476
mobile #
0300-925-3669
E-mail Addresses:
[EMAIL=“[email protected]”][email protected]
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I couldn’t speak to zoreed herself even after ringing up many times. Her husband and brother spoke to me and told me that she’ll ring back but ever did. I told them that we want a simple basic tasty menu (nothing fancy) with just some nice affordable decorations and they told me that the amount would still be higher than Rs 1000/- per head. Actually Zoreed Raza is the best of them all. I think she starts from Rs. 100 per head but her rates vary from decor to decor. She has gold line, silver line and signature lines in decor. The themes are little expensive as her stages start from Re. 30,000 to Rs. 300,000. You should check out her site for pics as I don’t think anybody would have them at hand. I emailed her countless times before I gave up.
Address:
The Forum, Suite 411
Khayaban-e-Jami, Block 9
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel:
(92-21) 530-1302
(92-21) 530-1303
Kyran is really nice to talk to and has amazing ideas. I really liked her approach. I would def reommend her. BTW, Plan it budget weddings start from Rs 150, 000.
Address:
Suite # 10, First Floor
Society Apartments
Kashmir Road
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel:
(92-21) 455-5402
438-1746
Address:
Plot NO 35-C, 1st Floor, Shahbaz Commercial,
Lane No 4, Phase VI, D.H.A
Karachi, Pakistan.
Phone #
092-21-5348680-82
Fax #
092-21-5348684
E-mail
[EMAIL=“[email protected]”][email protected]
Website
www.catwalk.net.pk
Website:
www.erandabee.com
Email:
[EMAIL=“[email protected]”][email protected]
Phone #
092-21-7750942
Mobile #
092-303-2054558
092-303-2054559
Fax #
092-21-5348684
They were extremely professional. The first visit was free and they gave us a brochure and CD that had highlights of work that they had done. Further consultation would be provided with a fee of Rs: 2000 /- that would be adjusted somewhere else, too. They have interesting packages and offers.
Address:
53/54 Kokan Society, Alamgir Road / Hyder Ali Road
Karachi- Pakistan.
Tel:
(021) 4937012, 4937013, 4133778, 8475555 & 8475556
Fax:
(92-21) 4931558
Website:
.:: SADABAHAR CATERING COMPANY ::. Home](http://www.sadabaharwedding.com/)
Address:
Suite # 1-A Western Plaza, Mezz floor, Plot no 10-C/1, 12th Commercial Street, Phase II ext.
Karachi, P A K I S T A N
Tel:
+92 (21) 531 2711 - 3
Fax:
+92 (21) 538 1075
Cell:+92 (300) 923 9261
Website:
http://www.wedding.muar-events.com
Floral Decorators in Karachi:
Tel:
021-5349523
Cell:
0300-2010853
Tel:
021-4558871-2
021-4537126
021-4535324
Cell:
0300-8224400
Tel:
021-4535125
Cell:
0300-9257080
Re: Getting married in karachi…need help
GS has had countless discussion on the topic of bridal make up in Karachi. Sabs has come out to be the winner. That really depends upon your taste. Sabs is known for smoky eyes and pale lips. Alle’nora by Annie Mansoor and Alle’nora by Aliya Tipu have flashy colourful brides.
Browse this link for more advice:
http://www.paklinks.com/gs/wedding/249620-bridal-makeup-karachi.html
I have already mentioned the best places to buy jewellery and outfits from in my 1st reply to you. Read that and let me know if you have more questions.
Re: Getting married in karachi…need help
Professional Caterers in Karachi
Professional Caterers - Karachi
My friend’s family used them for a wedding and loved them more than Hanif Rajput.
Re: Getting married in karachi....need help
thanks so much for the information.......yea you said Zoreed Raza stage decoration start from 30 000 to 300 000.........thats too expesive for just a stage deco............and yea i was told by one of my friend that you have to bargin for everything in pakistan.....so i want to know do i also have to bargin with the wedding planner
Re: Getting married in karachi....need help
oh yea one more thing can you also suggest some venues for baraat and walima and also indicate the charges..........
Re: Getting married in karachi....need help
and one more thing mahi........how much does rehaan dada charge for 1 day photography......and does he have a package like if you want 3 days service than have to pay less.......something like that
Re: Getting married in karachi....need help
Hey! I just wanted to say, i would highly reccommend, Excellency Beatuy Clinic in Gulshan Iqbal, Karachi...they did a friend of mine's engagement and wedding makeup it was soooooo good, just flawless and fresh!!!
here's the number: 498-0388 and 499-4799 and speak to Ms. Shamsa, and you can tell her that Mahwish (chicago) reffered you!!! and, I will see if she can give you some discount!!!
Re: Getting married in karachi....need help
oh btw, I am getting my Walima makeup done from her, since my shaadi is here in chicago :D
Re: Getting married in karachi....need help
Thanks Mehwish.........actually gulshan Iqbal is too far from my place........it will take above 2 hours drive so i dont think i could go there..........but anyway thanks dear........
Re: Getting married in karachi....need help
Dear Sweetgirl,
I was reading all the opinions and appreciate and admire how helpfull all the people are here.i am telling you my personal experience of my brother;s wedding which was an amazing expereince to remember in karachi.We hired Zoreed Raza for everything from scracth.She gave us the best photographer and told us very reasonable dress designers and even the jewellers.She was with us from the begining till the end and we ,even got our venue booked through her with dsicount of her choice and our choice and got our cards designed from her..Our decor in mehndi and valima was out of the this world .Food was excellent and i remember that she charged us Rs.875 with decor,food and interior but we did not have a very lavish menu.Now a days the charges for everything are very high.Believe me that we all went dressesdup like a guest in our events and did not even check anything.There was not even a single complain that we could do.Till now still people are talking abut our events and remember how beautiful it was.she is nice and friendly and very professional and committed.i think she is very sincere to her work and the most honest woman i hv come across in this field.Do listen to others but decide whatever your mind tells you to do.i hv written my personl expereince to you.