Referral List

I hope these referrals are helpful, particularly to those who are planning their weddings from out of state. Many of these vendors are very busy, so it’s sometimes helpful to call as well as email. During the busy season, it may some time for them to get back to you. Many of these vendors have extensive experience with both regular and multicultural weddings. All listed referrals (except the hotels and venues) include a link to the vendor’s web site.

COORDINATION & DECOR

Sonia Sharma
Sonia Events

Pinaki Kaleka & Raakhi Masani
Pink Rock Events

Nikki Khan
Exquisite Events

Jeannie Savage
Details Details

Smita Mohindra
Ethnic Essence

David Yusuf
Contact via Pacific Hills

Sadaf Kherani at
Dahlia Events
East Coast & Travel Worldwide

Jilna Jasani
Suhaag Garden
Florida

Yogi Patel
Sheer Romance

VENUES

Large So Cal Venues Allowing Outside Catering

The Four Seasons, Westlake Village (contact Amy Wetterlind)
The St. Regis, Laguna Niguel / Dana Point (contact Amy Botdorf)
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel (contact Kelly Hunter or Fernanda Jaime)
The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey
The Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills (contact James Cutfield or Monica Bewak)
SLS Hotel, Los Angeles (contact Kym Evets)
Park Plaza, Los Angeles (contact Jackie Lowe or Trisha Harako)
California Science Center, Los Angeles (contact Tanya)
Pacific Palms Resort, Industry Hills
Taglyan Complex, Los Angeles

All Hyatts (Huntington Beach, Orange County, Irvine, Long Beach, etc.)
All Hiltons (Waterfront Hilton, Long Beach Hilton, LAX Hilton, Universal Hilton, Hilton Torrey Pines, etc.)
All Marriotts (including Laguna Cliffs Marriott)
Universal Sheraton (Universal City)
Pacific Hills (contact David Yusef)
The Olympic Collection (suitable for sangeets, etc.)
Diamond Bar Center (Diamond Bar)
Rancho Sol del Pacifico (Malibu)

HAIR & MAKEUP

Jeannie Jeffries
Couture Beauty Team
Jeannie Jeffries

Oscar Naranjo
Ziba Beauty
Bookings via Reema

Lishma Patel
Beauty By Lishma

Sherry McAnnelly
On Location Beauty

Design Visage
Design Visage

FLORAL ARTISTRY

Shawna Yamamoto
Shawna Yamamoto

Eddie at
Tick Tock Couture Flowers

Arsine at
Shirvan Design

Fayaz at
Bloom Box Designs

Sunny Ravanbach
White Lilac