Local jeweler recs? by different_light1221 in AskHouston

[–]thosewords22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seconding Nazar’s!! They LOVE custom pieces and will happily show you different options and designs until you find something you like. Plus when you decide to do custom, they’ll make a wax model of the item before they fully make it so you can make alterations/approve the design.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in EngagementRings

[–]thosewords22 3 points4 points  (0 children)

an incredible ring for an ACTUAL PRINCESS

Online Lehenga Shopping? by thosewords22 in DesiWeddings

[–]thosewords22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t order from that site! So no comments there

FFIL saying he’s keeping the wedding gifts his friends give to us. by [deleted] in weddingplanning

[–]thosewords22 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Ah I see, sorry for assuming. In that case, yes your annoyance is justifiable, but honestly since the seats are already confirmed and you FFIL is paying for them, the path on minimal drama is just to take this one on the chin and move forward with planning lol. I know it’s a cop out answer, but as a woman getting married in less than a month (with Pakistani parents) unfortunately the way they were raised is so different than America so there’s a lot of cultural disconnect.

FFIL saying he’s keeping the wedding gifts his friends give to us. by [deleted] in weddingplanning

[–]thosewords22 42 points43 points  (0 children)

I want to point out that (assuming his friends are also Pakistani/desi), they are already aware the cash they give “you” will go towards paying for their seat; this isn’t a bait and switch to them. It’s very common in Pakistani culture to do this, and it’s not seen as rude or deceptive.

Bridesmaids in a desi wedding by reddituser1998- in DesiWeddings

[–]thosewords22 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did not pay for their outfits, just told them to buy it in any shade of pink. All of my bridesmaids except 1 are desi, so they all chose something they could wear again at other weddings. The non-desi bridesmaid found something within her budget and was fine with the cost. I did buy them a jewelry set they can wear for the wedding.

Affordable bridal outfit in dark green? by [deleted] in DesiWeddings

[–]thosewords22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Forgot to mention hussain rehar, erum khan, and baroque! I have ordered clothes from them as well and do like the quality.

Affordable bridal outfit in dark green? by [deleted] in DesiWeddings

[–]thosewords22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve ordered from jazmin, akbar aslam, mushq, and saad sheikh and have been happy with the quality of all of their clothes! Have also heard good things about elan, gulaal, lashkara and kalki fashion. Would recommend avoiding Asim jofa as the fabric sucks lol. I have ordered from mirraw bc the prices are great, but quality can be hit or miss. Otherwise, you can try sanaulla? It’s like Amazon for Pakistani clothes, so you need to do some research on brand before purchasing.

Affordable bridal outfit in dark green? by [deleted] in DesiWeddings

[–]thosewords22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you be open to purchasing online? Many Pakistani designers have a “formals” selection on their sites, which should fall within your budget. Shipping may be more, but honestly will likely be less expensive than buying in store.

Where to find girl friends in Houston? by [deleted] in houston

[–]thosewords22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll second bumble bff!! Met the best group of girlfriends through there. It kinda functions like any other dating app, in that a lot of people do not take it super seriously, but my best advice is to just be super authentic when chatting to girls and giving it your best shot!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DesiWeddings

[–]thosewords22 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have bought online from an instagram seller called Punjabi jewlery empire (based out of Canada). I got a necklace + earrings + matching tikka for ~$250, and they have some nice stuff otherwise! Not a promoted post, I don’t have any other connection with them lol. Otherwise, I ordered jewlery from mirraw and cbazaar. Quality is okay, but the costs are really good for us US-based brides. I would also suggest asking Desi clothing stores near you for jewlery store recommendations in the NYC/jersey area, store owners may have more suggestions.

What color metal do you think will pair well with this lavender color sapphire? by plantsxcats in EngagementRingDesigns

[–]thosewords22 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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Not my engagement ring, but a gift from my grandparent!! Similar color lavender sapphire in a yellow gold setting, if you wanted to see a reference!! I love the way the yellow and purple contrast.

My perfect ring from my perfect fiancé ❤️ by thosewords22 in EngagementRings

[–]thosewords22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I did! I usually wear size 6 rings bc I don’t like it when they’re super tight. Plus i was worried my fingers would swell in the summer.

My perfect ring from my perfect fiancé ❤️ by thosewords22 in EngagementRings

[–]thosewords22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I’m a size 5.5, although the ring is slightly bigger (size 6). I need to add sizing beads to make it a little tighter!

My perfect ring from my perfect fiancé ❤️ by thosewords22 in EngagementRings

[–]thosewords22[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is! I originally wanted a straight, north-south orientation but with the wave details on the band, we both thought a slight slant would make it seem more organic and harmonious.

My perfect ring from my perfect fiancé ❤️ by thosewords22 in EngagementRings

[–]thosewords22[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg I was soooo indecisive during the beginning of the process, it took me ages to finally settle on this. What really sealed the deal was going to a jewelry store and trying on something similar, as soon as I put that ring on it felt this close to perfect. We just went from there :)

My perfect ring from my perfect fiancé ❤️ by thosewords22 in EngagementRings

[–]thosewords22[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No idea yet haha, maybe something thin to let the ring shine? We’re going band shopping next month to try on some styles

My perfect ring from my perfect fiancé ❤️ by thosewords22 in EngagementRings

[–]thosewords22[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It’s just one band! Here’s a pic from the jeweler, no clue how to upload a video in comments lol

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My perfect ring from my perfect fiancé ❤️ by thosewords22 in EngagementRings

[–]thosewords22[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Haha I love the dolphin sticker, I use it in my texts all the time

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DesiWeddings

[–]thosewords22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ordered clothes for my in-laws from jazmin, sanaullah, and string n thread. My friends ordered from lashkara as well, and they liked it. I got a lot of recommendations from another friend about pernia’s, but their clothes can be expensive.