How far in advance should I book this vendor?

Most South Asian wedding vendors in the GTA book 6–12 months ahead for peak season (May–September). Specialty roles (popular priests, in-demand DJs, signature decorators, venues) can be 12–18 months. The earlier you secure the date, the better your odds — peak weekends close fast.

Is a deposit or retainer required?

Almost every vendor takes a non-refundable retainer to hold the date — typically 25–50% of the total. Some venues require milestone payments (book / 90 days out / final). Always confirm what the retainer holds (a date, a package, a head count) and whether it converts to credit if you reschedule.

Do they offer packages, or is everything custom?

Photographers, MUAs, mehndi artists, and DJs usually publish tiered packages by hours of coverage or number of looks. Caterers, decorators, and venues are typically custom — built on guest count, menu, and event flow. Ask for a written line-item quote either way so you can compare apples to apples.

Can I see references from real South Asian weddings?

Yes — and you should. Ask for two or three couple references whose events were similar in size and style to yours. Review the vendor on Melaa once your event wraps so the next family has the receipts you wished you had.

What if I have to reschedule or cancel?

Rescheduling is usually fine if the vendor has the new date open and you give enough notice. Cancellations are where contracts vary widely — anywhere from "retainer forfeit" to "full balance owed within 90 days." Read the contract before signing, and if anything is unclear, ask in writing.

Pookadai Florist - Florists in Scarborough

§ 01 · About

In their own words.

Below is what the vendor submitted when they joined Melaa. We don’t embellish it — what you read is what they wrote.

Pookadai Florist is a Scarborough specialist in traditional Indian and Tamil wedding florals, with depth in jaimala (varmala) garlands, pooja flower arrangements, mandap-and-altar floral work, and bridal bouquets. Coverage extends across Scarborough, Markham, and the broader GTA Tamil-wedding network. Bookings, custom orders, and pickup appointments through the website and Instagram.

FloristsScarborough, ON

§ 02 · Portfolio

Frames from the archive, handpicked.

Selected from 40 edited shoots. Click any frame to open the full lightbox.

From the vendor's portfolio

From the vendor's portfolio

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§ 03 · On the record

What we can verify.

Only facts we hold in our database or have verified directly. Everything else — pricing, timelines, team size, past work — please ask the vendor directly.

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In their own words.

Frames from the archive, handpicked.

What we can verify.

What to clear up before emailing Pookadai Florist.

How far in advance should I book this vendor?

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Is a deposit or retainer required?

Do they offer packages, or is everything custom?

Can I see references from real South Asian weddings?

What if I have to reschedule or cancel?

PookadaiFlorist

In their own words.

Frames from the archive, handpicked.

What we can verify.

What to clear up before emailing Pookadai Florist.

How far in advance should I book this vendor?

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Do they offer packages, or is everything custom?

Can I see references from real South Asian weddings?

What if I have to reschedule or cancel?

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