Paul & Priya's Wedding

us occasion of the
wedding of their daughter

PRIYA
with
PAUL

Son of Mr. Baldev Singh and Mrs. Daljit Singh

on
Saturday April 30th 2011
at

Pearson Convention Centre
2638 Steeles Avenue
Brampton, Ontario

No gifts please, your blessings are our greatest gift! MEET THE FAMILY! PRIYA, the bride- a career-oriented Fashionista born and raised in the suburbs of Toronto. The daughter of a wealthy politician and a stylish homemaker Priya has had a privileged upbringing. With her career reaching new heights, Priya has come to the realization that she’s only missing one thing in life – the perfect man. Ask her parents and they’ll tell you “nothing is too good for our princess Priya”! PAUL, the groom- Harjinderpal, AKA Paul was born in a small village in rural India, and moved to Canada at the age of 12, when his uncle Darshan sent word of a new promised land called “ Brampton”. He has since struggled to maintain his new identity as a Canadian, while his parents continue to live life on their farm in India. His parents sent him to Canada in hopes that he would become a Canadian citizen and set up a new life for them there. Upon completion of his high school degree, he entered the business program at York University and met Priya just prior to graduation. SHEENA- the maid of honor. Truly a bridesmaid scorned, Sheena has been engaged 3 times but has never actually made it to the altar. Convinced that she is the perfect catch, she is determined to out-do everyone at this wedding.... Including the bride! And now that her 30th birthday falls on the night of the reception, her only other goal is to find the perfect groom for herself in the process. SUNNY- the best man. Determined to party harder than any other guest at the wedding. Definitely not the guy you want planning your fiancees stag, Sunny is going to make sure that Paul’s last days as a ‘single soldier’ are the best of his life! ALY Qureshi (mid 20’s): Best Man #2. Everything in Aly’s world is a scene straight out of a Bollywood movie. He met Paul during his first year at York University, where his parents thought he was studying business, but he was really a student in the Fine Arts program majoring in Drama. Aly has dreamt of making it big in Bollywood one day and loves to show the world his talent. Like Sunny he feels that Paul is getting married too early, and together, he and Sunny scheme to find ways to keep their trio together! SUBASH, Father of the bride, Aka Sam, Golf, restaurants and parties encompass his social life, so this wedding will be his chance to throw a lavish, first class party for his only daughter. Sam is a well-respected and esteemed politician, and also somewhat of a know-it-all. He’s all about ‘who knows who’ in the world of politics and spends countless hours raving about his lovely and successful daughter Priya. SUNITA – mother of the bride, Aka Sue. Sue is a self-professed “domestic engineer” and prides herself on keeping a beautiful and spotless home. She spends her free time shopping, attending kitty parties and also raving about her perfect daughter Priya. BALDEV, father of the groom Baldev is anything but polished. Living in a rural village in India, Baldev spends endless hours working on his family farm. He spends his free time dreaming of a life in Canada where he will hopefully one day work as a security guard at Pearson airport. He is a hard worker and has placed great confidence in his younger brother Darshan to help Paul get Canadian citizenship and make their dream of living in Canada a reality. DALJIT, mother of the groom – Daljit is a traditional Indian Farmer’s wife. She cooks and cleans and attends to all the household needs. She spends her free time sewing baby clothes in hopes for Paul to one day marry. UNCLE DARSHAN, Uncle of the Groom. Uncle D is a ‘rough around the edges’, loud and often rowdy man who is always causing a scene. With his thick Indian accent, Darshan is usually a spectacle waiting to happen at every family function, and Paul & Priya’s wedding will be no different. He serves as the liaison between the two families and is the main point of contact for the wedding planning on Paul’s side. Uncle D feels that he missed his calling as a Bollywood actor in his younger days, so has instead adapted to the Canadian way of life working at the local Walmart and can always be found singing along to English songs wherever he goes! BIBI, Paul’s Grandmother: Our dear sweet Bibi is anything but that. The grandmother of our groom is miserable about everything to do with this wedding - from refusing to wear a new suit to the reception to standing 2 feet away from the bride in the family photos. This bitter old woman is determined to ruin the night for our newlyweds! She never leaves home without her over- sized purse, which holds a wide array of prescription medicines and vitamins. She is also accompanied by the spirit of her late husband Baba’s ghost, and is often found arguing out loud with him and reminiscing about ‘the good old days’. VIK OBEROI, Master of Ceremonies: Born and raised in Toronto, Vik has known Priya since birth, as his parents are best friends with Priya’s parents. Vik is your modern day metrosexual. As Priya’s right hand man, he is the male version of the maid of honor. PRODUCTION SPONSORS:

Since only the very best will do for our bride Priya, the P&P production team has gone to great lengths to bring together the leading vendors in South Asian wedding planning to create the ultimate Bollywood wedding experience. We would like to extend special thanks to our partners and sponsors for their contributions to the production of Paul & Priya’s Wedding – a visually pleasing, hilariously funny event where no detail has been missed!

5 RIVERS STUDIO: When selecting a photographer who could translate the comedy of Paul & Priya’s Wedding into hilarious images for our marketing campaign, we knew we had to have the funniest photographer in town, Baz Kanda. The official photographer for the Kismet Wedding Magazine and wedding photographer extraordinaire, Baz is responsible for bringing out the best in our cast and bringing our characters to life in print. www.fiveriversstudio.com

ABCi STUDIOS: The dynamic duo Zaka and Shafiq at ABCI studios. After watching countless wedding trailers and admiring the multitude of video creations, we knew that these guys would be able to bring our vision to reality. Also responsible for the production of our commercials and additional promotional videos, you’ll find abci on the dance floor also filming the hilarious antics that unfold at Paul & Priya’s Wedding. www.abcistudios.ca

ARORA WEDDING & EVENT PLANNING: Producing a wedding that features all the bells and whistles is a huge undertaking, and managing each fine detail at Paul & Priya’s Wedding is exactly what the team at Arora Events will do. You’ll meet them at the wedding keeping the family in check and making sure that everything runs smoothly according to Priya’s plans. www.aroraevents.com

BAN BAJHA BRASS: If there's one thing these two famillies have in common, it's that they love to dance. So we've booked the finest live musical entertainment for Paul & Priya's Wedding. Mingle, schmooze and enjoy the musical medlies of Band Bajha Brass during the cocktail hour at the reception! www.bandbajhabrass.com

DHOLI TANVEER: No South Asian wedding would be complete without the heart-pounding beat of the dhol. It makes you tap your toes, snap your fingers and run for the dance floor, so look out for Dholi Tanveer as he brings the crowd to their feet during Paul & Priya’s Wedding celebrations! www.dholitanveer.com

EMPIRE ENTERTAINMENT: After you have enjoyed the comedic performances and interaction with the cast during the wedding reception, get ready to dance the night away to the amazing vibes of Empire Entertainment. You won’t be able to leave the dance floor as DJ KSR plays the best in Bhangra, Bollywood, R&B, reggae, hip-hop and more. www.empireentertainment.ca
www.djksr.com

HIDDEN TREASURES: Since such a large part of the grandeur and beauty of a South Asian Wedding comes through the décor, we wanted to select a decorator who could bring our vision of a glamorous Bollywood Wedding to life. Drawing inspiration from the glitz and glamour of a Bollywood film wedding, Hidden Treasures created a feast for the eyes as our set designers for Paul & Priya’s Wedding. www.hiddentreasuresdecor.com

JANNEL PROFESSIONAL HAIR & MAKEUP: The cast of Paul & Priya’s Wedding will be looking their best for the big day thanks to Jannel and her team of professional hair and make up artists. Jannel (Principal hair and make up artist for the Kismet Wedding Magazine) is also responsible for creating the character looks for the promotional video and photo shoots. www.jannel.ca

JEWELIZE U: Completing the look of Bollywood glam for our female cast members, meant adding a touch of bling to their wardrobe. Nicole at Jewelize U completed each costume look with the perfect jewellery and accessories to add to the overall beauty of the production. www.jewelizeu.com

KHOOBSURAT KLOTHING: Since only the very best will do for our fashionista bride Priya, we knew we had to find the best bridal lengha designer in town. Devinder, owner of Khoobsurat Klothing designed the stunning styles seen in our promotional video, marketing materials and Priya’s stunning wedding reception lengha. www.khoobsuratklothing.com

MEHNDHI STUDIO: Of course our bride Priya wants every little detail for her wedding to be perfect, right down to the intricate mehndi designs on her hands for the wedding. So we called upon talented, unconventional, style-forward Mandy at the Mehndi Studio to come up with a unique design pattern for Priya's wedding mehendi. www.themehndistudio.com


MEENA'S FLORAL: Our bride Priya loves flowers, so of course she had to have the most beautiful abundance of florals for her bridal bouquet. But these aren't your average flowers... Meena at Meena's florals adds a touch of bling to everything she creates by incorporating crystals and embellishments to every piece. www.meenasfloral.com


MEN OF INDIA: All of the male cast members of Paul & Priya’s Wedding were looking sharp from beginning to end thanks to JC at Men of India. His extensive efforts in designing the perfect looks for our groomsmen, MC and of course Paul himself added a sharp touch to the wardrobe for the promotional video, photo shoot and the wedding reception. www.menofindia.ca

PEARSON CONVENTION CENTER: For the first production of Paul & Priya’s Wedding, we wanted to find the perfect venue in a central location, easily accessible for guests from around the GTA. Just minutes from the 407, 427 and 410 Highways, this beautiful venue offers an elegant ambiance for Paul & Priya’s Wedding. www.pearsonconvention.com

SPICE KITCHEN: Of course no South Asian wedding would be complete without a lavish menu, so we’ve put together a selection of dishes that will have your taste buds dancing all night. From appetizers, to the main course, through to dessert, the Spice Kitchen has created a deliciously succulent palette for Paul & Priya’s Wedding. VANELLI CAKES: Cakes and cupcakes and cookies - Oh My! With family full of 'sweettooths', we knew that the dessert table at Paul & Priya's Wedding would have to be a lavish one! So we called upon Vanessa at Vanelli's Cakes to create a wedding cake and dessert table that would not only satisfy the sweetest tooth around, but also be a beautiful accent to the reception [email protected]