Mandy Sanghera 'big' wedding at Bingly hall in Birmingham

Mandy Sanghera 'big' wedding at Bingly hall in Birmingham

When Mandy Sanghera decided to book Maz of Leicester for her wedding decor at Bingly hall in Birmingham, she stated that the wedding would be big. But 150 tables, over 1500 guests, 2000 peacock feathers, 10000 metres of crystals is seriously big and another amazing challenge for the Maz events team. A superb team came together to make Mandy's white and peacock dream come true. A stunning combination that sparkled and wowed guests. The top table backdrop was our candlewall backdrop which created the stunning clean and contemporary canvas for the rest of the event.

To add to the drama our Bhangra bot payed a visit along with the petal arch which was used in the entrance. Our petal fairies showered guests with petals as they entered in amazement of the sheer size and sparkle of the event. We thank the Sanghera family for their cooperation and for choosing Maz of Leicester for their reception decor.

A Royal Wedding at Sports Connexions, Ryton Coventry

A Royal Wedding at Sports Connexions, Ryton Coventry


Amit from Maz created a magical reception setting for Raj Khera on Sunday 12th May 2012 at Sports Connexion in Ryton when he transformed the cricket hall into a stunning marquee setting fit for a royal wedding. The Reception décor theme was hot pink and gold and Amit worked with the Khera family to create a reception theme that was both classy and contemporary. They chose to create a canopied room in the ceiling, along with crystal chandaliers. Large Pink floral table centres along ordained the tables. Chair cover hoods were selected instead of traditional bows to bring the colours out further. The marquee decoration was dramatic and very sophisticated.

For people who want to hold a large wedding with space and a convenient location, Sports Connexion ticks all the boxes. This excellent location just off the M69, with two halls to chose from – the cricket hall and the main hall to choose from. Maz of Leicester has delivered some stunning events at Sports Connexion since 1990’s. In fact not many people know that Rita Chandarana from Maz of Leicester was the first ever bride at Sports Connexion many years ago, so it is a place close to the Maz’s heart! We have some great images of events from past to present if people want to see how you can create different reception décor in a marquee.

Wedding Planning advice by Parvy Rakkar of Royal Court Hotel, Kersely

Planning an Asian Weddings can be a daunting task, which is why we always recommend clients leave the hard work to a trusted source. However, choosing the right person to look after your wedding is not exactly easy itself, so here are Parvy Rakkar, freelance wedding planners top 10 tips on choosing the right Asian Wedding planner:

Tip 1: Word of mouth. Having a friend recommend somebody is the best way to choose your Asian Wedding Planner because they will have experienced the Pro’s and Con’s of the service. However don’t just take their word for it, ask to come to an event and always check the quality of the services provided, from the Food to the Decor. Poor quality doesn’t always mean poor service, but poor quality could leave you unhappy on your big day.

Tip 2: Shop around. Follow your head not your heart, don’t just stick to the first Planner you come across, now matter how charming they might be. Talk to different Wedding Planners, see how they work and what they have to offer. Weigh up the positives and negatives of each one and go from there.

Tip 3: Meet in person. As with any supplier, never confirm your planner over the phone. Your Wedding Planner should invite you to their office/showroom or arrange to meet you at your venue. Always take time out to go and meet your potential Wedding Planner as this will allow you to get a feel for them and not have to commit to anything until you’ve met and gotten to know them

Tip 4: Ask for case studies. Your Asian Wedding Planner should have a host of weddings under their belt so always be sure to ask for a sample of their work. They should have plenty of pictures, videos and testimonials of previous events. Ask them if you can visit them on site at a venue and see how they set up and work.

Tip 5: The “M” word. Money. If they mention or ask for it before they’ve asked you in detail what you require, walk away. A real Wedding Planner will sit down with you, take a detailed brief, explain exactly what they are offering and also offer some advice. This is all before they’ve even asked for a penny.

Tip 6: ContractCheck/ask for a get out clause. This ensures you are not legally tied into anything should the event cancel or you feel unhappy with your Planner and wish to change. This should avoid any formalities down the line and ALWAYS read the small print.

Tip 7: Customer Service. The quality of the customer service you receive from someone you are paying to plan your wedding is paramount. Your calls should be answered, if not then returned as soon as possible. Your emails replied to and they should treat you like their best friend. Your relationship with your wedding planner is key in having the perfect wedding. Make sure they have your best interests at heart. You will know when they check up on you from time to time to ensure everything is running smoothly.

Tip 8: Budget planning. A good Asian Wedding Planner should work with all budgets, however big or small. If they can’t meet your requirements, they should recommend someone who can. Your Planner should have lots of contacts and should be able to find you the service you require without breaking the bank.

Tip 9: Effort. Your Wedding Planner must take maximum effort in ensuring you a stress free journey leading up to the big day. They must find suitable products/services you want for your wedding whether this means supplying it or sourcing it and they should be able to provide you with information from A-Z when needed. You’re the client so it’s up to them to ensure that you know exactly what is going on with your wedding and take responsibility to ensure you have acknowledged what they’ve done on a day to day basis.

Tip 10: Think outside the box. When getting married you will obviously have loads of ideas, some will work and some wont. Your Wedding Planner should have a whole bunch of alternatives up their sleeve should something you want be above budget or impossible to do. They should be able to think outside the box and suggest different ideas on the spot.

Parvy Rakkar is an expert Asian Wedding Planner and offers bespoke Wedding and Event Planning and Event management services for Asian Weddings and events. For help in Planning your Asian Wedding, call her or on where she will be happy to help.

Congratulations to Zayna and Hitesh

Maz Events and Photography made a bride’s Cinderalla dream came true when they helped to organise the finishing touches for a wedding for Australian bride Zayna and her fiancé Hitesh within 2 weeks of them landing in the UK. We put together wedding idea’s and reception themes for Zayna to select when she arrived in the UK. She was confident in our abilities as Asian Wedding Photographers and Asian Wedding planners to organise her event and make suggestions from Australia and …. what a stunning wedding we delivered!

Zayna and Hitesh chose National Motorcycle Museum as the venue for their traditional Indian wedding and reception. The pre-wedding parties and mendhi were held in Birmingham. Zayna looked stunning with her beautiful red lengha and her Moghul inspired jewellery.

We themed the Hindu wedding with a traditional wooden carved mandap in rust and antique gold. Teamed up with gold lighting, creating a dark intimate atmosphere. To add a touch of colour the fresh mandap flowers were in hot pink, lime, red and orange. Zayna was happy to give us free rein on the theming and colours which was all worth it to hear that it was more than what she had expected.

With such a traditional wedding set up with we contrasted the wedding reception given the time of year, with a winter theme. Each table was named after a seasonal item. We turned the imperial suite into an ice cave with a white and silver fan backdrop, crystal sofa, ice blue sash’s, white LED dance floor , twig and crystal table centres, to finish off ice blue mood lighting to set the ambience for an Australia meets England winter reception. Truly magical and never been created before!

Maz caught some unique shots with photogenic Zayna and Hitesh, who were made for the camera. Stunning contemporary images capturing the couple and families enjoying the event! A big thank you to National Motorcycle Museum, the couple and their families for working with us to create stunning wedding photography for their Big Fat Asian Wedding!