12/20/15
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Prabhakar Uncle was a pleasure to work with for our wedding. My husband is Jewish and I am Hindu and he took care to include elements of our different cultures in the ceremony. He rehearsed with us several times and met my family members so that by the day of the wedding we felt comfortable. He was punctual, organized and always prepared. He is able to turn an otherwise (usually) chaotic ceremony into an event that has a predictable start and end time and planned out steps. On my wedding day, I wanted an organized ceremony- not chaos- and he delivered! My husband and I give him our highest recommendation.
12/01/15
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Prabhakar Uncle did an amazing job with our wedding ceremony, we could not have been happier!
From the very beginning, it was impressive how organized and meticulous he was. He showed up to our first meeting and had written down all of our comments, concerns and questions. He then sent us a detailed document delineating the steps of the ceremony, the meaning of the steps, materials required for each step, family members required and music required. My husband, Alex, is not of Indian background so this was all new to him and his family. Prabhakar Uncle was very open and understanding about his background and tailored the ceremony to be exactly what he wanted. He was very particular about all of the details and requested everything be planned well in advance so it would be perfect for the day of the wedding.
Prior to the wedding, he met with us for a thorough rehearsal so there were no questions on the day of. He also was coming from a distance and even did a test drive to make sure there would be no hitches on the wedding day.
All of his hard work paid off because the wedding could not have been better. It felt like there was no work to be done on the actual day and it was all handled - we could just focus on getting married and having the best day surrounded by all of our family and friends. Prabhakar Uncle explained all of the rituals in English and was very relatable. He also included a secular reading of our choosing, officiated a ring exchange and pronounced as a married couple so that aspects of the ceremony were more familiar to American families.
We received so many compliments on how well the ceremony was done. Many Indian people commented on how despite going to many Indian weddings for their whole lives, this was the first time they understood what was happening during the ceremony.
We are so thankful for the incredible day that we had and this was due in large part to Prabhakar Uncle's professionalism, organization and overall disposition.
09/05/15
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Sharma ji conducted the ceremony in a beautiful way, explained all the rituals with active participation of everyone. He is very detail oriented, meticulous and walked us through the whole process. He made the ceremony so much more enjoyable. He was very responsive and conscious of time. We highly appreciate his services.
09/04/15
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My husband Milan and I were extremely pleased with the service we were provided! From our very first interaction, Pandit Sharma was always very responsive and organized. He is extremely detailed oriented which really helped keep everything running smoothly and on time (which can often be a challenge with large Indian weddings). Till this day we still get many compliments from our friends and family about what a wonderful ceremony it was. It was especially nice that he explained the rituals to the audience (and us) in an exciting manner so that everyone was interested in remaining engaged the entire time. Also, my husband and I come from different backgrounds in India, and Pandit Sharmaji met with both of our families and took the time to explain all of the customs from both sides. He helped us design a ceremony that incorporated all of the aspects that were important to both of our parents. I can not stress enough what a difference he made in our wedding- I am so happy we had the honor of working with Pandiji Sharma!
08/21/15
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Panditji was absolutely incredible for our wedding; it was interfaith, and he actually suggested the Rabbi who eventually co-officiated with him!
He was not only deeply respectful and accommodating towards our diverse beliefs, but he also taught me much about the Hindu religion and culture into which I was marrying, something I will forever be grateful for.
His scheduling and planning were entirely on-point, and even better, when the day of the wedding came, he made that plan work though the chaos that can be a wedding day, allowing me to focus on the wonderful lady who became my bride and not on the increased length of the ceremony (it did go a touch longer than expected, though I was hardly conscious of this - that said, I was in the middle of getting married so perhaps my attentions was elsewhere other than the clock); in fact, the Jewish/Hindu combined ceremony was one of the best things about the whole weekend, and myself, my wife and then entire crowd were fascinated by it.
My wife said that throughout the ceremony, she was entirely conscious that she was in the act of marrying me; I cannot think of anything better than that. It was magical.
Thank you Panditji!
07/16/15
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Panditji did such a great job for our wedding ceremony this past weekend. He made sure we were comfortable with the way the ceremony would go ahead of time by hosting a meeting with us directly where he covered each step in detail. We had a timeline to the minute which was followed perfectly, despite delays in starting due to unforeseen circumstances. Panditji took it in stride and was ready to go when we were, and explained each ritual in clear English so that all of our guests were able to understand what was happening. A few comedic moments as well lightened the mood for the ceremony so our guests did not get bored, and everything was done within one hour. He is so polite, very accommodating, and very prompt with communication. I recommend him for anyone looking for a traditional ceremony!
07/16/15
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Prabhakar Uncle was so great at our wedding and we're so happy he was part of our special weekend. The ceremony was short and sweet (as we requested) and he made it light and entertaining. He also accommodated us with adding in a Jewish tradition at the end (stepping on the glass ceremony). He made it extremely personal and touching. He has conducted the ceremony for both me and my sister's wedding and we've both been extremely pleased!
04/16/15
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Panditji was great for our multicultural fusion ceremony. We had both a Hindu ceremony and Chrisrian ceremony within one ceremony on our wedding day. Panditji was very open to our ideas and to speaking with both of our families and the Christian reverend about the ceremony and integrating both cultures and traditions. He stayed within our time constraints and did a wonderful job. I would highly recommend him!!
11/19/14
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Pandit Prabhakar Sharma conducted a beautiful Hindu wedding ceremony for us in November in New York City. He gave special appreciation to our different cultural backgrounds -- the bride is Christian and the groom is Hindu -- allowing for a traditional ceremony that was formal without being inaccessible to an American audience. The pacing of the ceremony flowed smoothly and Pandit Sharma evoked a kind, sensible humor throughout to break up longer rituals. Very relatable and easy to understand. Highly recommended.
09/03/14
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Pandit Ji was extremely well organized and made the overall wedding planning process less stressful. He went through every detail of the ceremony and was extremely responsive and timely whenever we had any questions. Further, during the ceremony, he explained the various parts in English which made it a more enjoyable experience for all of our guests. He also added a humorous touch to certain parts which kept the ceremony engaging for everyone. I highly recommend Pandit Prabhakar Sharma!!
08/22/14
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Panditji Prabhakar Sharma was amazing! Panditji did a great job organizing our wedding. He met with us before the wedding and went over every aspect of the ceremony with us. My parents had never participated in a Hindu ceremony and Panditji made them feel very comfortable. We had many guests that had never been to a Hindu ceremony and all of them raved about how they loved the ceremony! He explained everything in English and my family who are Christian were so impressed. He was always available when we had questions or needed to make changes. We really love working with Panditji and he made our day very special!
07/27/14
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We were lucky to find Prabhakar Uncle through recommendation as he served as pandit for another wedding in our family a short time ago. As he did such a great job for that wedding, it was easy for us to select him for ours. After our wedding, our guests have told us the pandit was very engaging and that the program (which he prepared for us) was very well written and easy to follow. Outside the guests experience, from our interactions with Prabhakar Uncle, we would strongly recommend him for the following reasons: * Professionalism -- Prabhakar Uncle has very timely responses to email and phone calls which anyone planning wedding knows is very important. To prepare for our wedding, we coordinated a meeting with panditji a couple months before the wedding to go over all steps and plans. After that meeting he promptly delivered meeting notes that were professionally written and clear. Also, as it came closer to our wedding, he prepared a well written program designed to our specific customizations. He even communicates when he is out of town in case there is any emergencies that requires prompt response. * Excellent Communicator -- Prabhakar Uncle speaks very well and also is clear in his train of thoughts. Both of those traits are immensely valuable for a role which his clients potentially have little prior knowledge. He is very easy to work with in the planning phases and during the ceremony he explains all steps in English with personality and timely humor. He engages the audience and does not talk above or around them. * Accommodating and Flexible -- Prabhakar Uncle understands how to bridge different families customs harmoniously and is sensitive to differences that may arise. He is also accommodating to specific families desires for ceremony times, customs, ordering, etc. * Pays Attention to Detail -- Prabhakar Uncle focuses on the elegance and sacredness of the day and pays close attention to the details. We are super happy with our wedding and recommend Prabhakar Uncle!
06/24/14
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Panditji is amazing! The day my husband, mother, and I sat down to talk with Panditji and his wife was the day that I saw my wedding come alive. The ideas that he had for us, the patience with which he explained everything, and the details that he went over just in that first meeting alone, impressed all of us. We left from the meeting knowing in our hearts and minds that he would be the perfect officiant for our wedding!
During our 3 day wedding, he was as organized and calm as I knew he would be. With everything that was going and all of the different events, he was always there with a smile and a calm circle of serenity surrounding him. It wasn't just Panditji but also his wife who was such an integral part of our wedding. She actually helped my mother-in-law wrap her sari before the wedding ceremony.
All of my guests were so impressed with his poise and explanations during the ceremony and kept commenting on it. We were so blessed to have him as a part of our special event. I have to give credit to my great-uncle from Delaware for suggesting Panditji to us. If you are looking for someone who is organized, conscientious, warm, and a real treasure for your wedding, Panditji is the best! I cannot say enough! Thank you Panditji for everything you did for us!
06/23/14
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Panditji or to me, Prabhakar uncle is wonderful. Aside from being a genuinely nice person, he is very good at what he does. Right from the start he took time to get to know me, my fiance and our families. He took the time to understand what was important to us and made sure to focus on the aspects of the ceremony which were important to us. He is extremely detail oriented and organized the entire ceremony to fit within the time frame I had requested. He is so organized and came prepared with a booklet of our ceremony with the explanations to our rehearsal so that we all knew what we were supposed to do the day of of our ceremony. Aside from his work, Prabhaker uncle is incredibly nice and has a hilarious sense of humor. It was such a privilege to work with uncle and definitely recommend him to anyone interested in having a beautiful meaningful ceremony.
06/12/14
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Pandit ji is spectacular. He really is one of a kind. He performed our wedding ceremony and various other poojas around the wedding. He is meticulously detail oriented (he's an engineer after all!) which was very helpful for ensuring everything went off without stress or any hitches. He is also well versed in the hindu scriptures and able to explain our traditions to the younger generation. And lastly he was very efficient in managing the proceedings, keeping everything on time, and not taking too much air time as I've seen some pandits do. Overall wonderful!
06/09/14
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We could not have asked for a better Panditji to perform our wedding ceremony than Panditji Prabhakar Sharma. Panditji and his wife warmly welcomed our families into their home where Panditji explained the entire ceremony. His detailed notes and update emails helped us make sure all plans remained on track. At the wedding, Panditji explained all elements of the ceremony to the guests, and his sense of humor made the experience enjoyable for everyone. Our guests, American and Indian, said it was one of the most beautiful ceremonies they had ever seen. We highly recommend Panditji Sharma, especially for couples who are having inter-cultural weddings.
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05/31/14
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We are truly blessed to have Panditji perform our ceremony.
If we had to describe it in 1 word, we would say it was "PERFECT".
He took time to explain the entire ceremony in English and also performed Hindu/Gujrati rituals for our families and guests .
Panditji, went out of the way to explain and address any concerns that our parents had in the weeks/months leading up to the wedding day.
He raised the bar for Indian weddings and went beyond our expectations!
05/05/14
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We had our wedding in Puerto Vallarta and had Punditji perform our Grih Shanti and Hindu Ceremony. He made us feel very comfortable and was very easy to talk to. For my wife, who is not of indian descent, punditji did a wonderful job of explaining the meaning of each ceremony and ritual. We are very happy to have found Punditji Sharma, he is an incredibly wise and talented person and wish him all the best in the future. We couldn't have asked for a better punditji. Thank you so much for being there for our special day. Sunil & Shauna
04/08/14
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It is possible that words will never adequately describe how wonderful it has been to work with Pandit Sharma. Panditji approached our wedding with intellect, spirituality, emotion and art. From the very first conversation, he was clear and direct. He worked closely with us to include our Indo-Fijian traditions while being respectful of my bride's Jewish roots. Panditji and his wife Jyoti, graciously welcomed us into their home for planning meetings. Our meetings were productive and efficient. Panditji made our parents feel comfortable and able to fully participate in the beautiful and meaningful ceremony. He provided a personalized program with English descriptions of each rituals in addition to explanations during the ceremony. Our guests loved being able to follow along and keep telling us how much they enjoyed the blend of solemnity and humor Panditji employs during the ceremony. We are overwhelmed with joy and are grateful to Panditji and Jyoti for sharing their gifts with us.Namaste,
Sanjay and Sheila
Philadelphia
12/24/13
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Dear Prabhakarji: Over 50 years ago your father blessed us in our marriage. May you now bless our grandchildren in their matrimony. Om Uncle
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