On this week’s episode of The Venue Rx Podcast, host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Raman Bains, co-owner of Brownstone Gardens in Oakley, California, to explore the unique opportunities and challenges of hosting South Asian and Indian weddings. Drawing from her extensive background in event design, planning, and venue ownership, Raman shares the key differences between traditional Western weddings and multi-day South Asian celebrations, the must-have features venues need to accommodate multicultural events, and how larger guest counts and family expectations influence planning and budgets. She also discusses the importance of being flexible and vendor-friendly, adapting your venue to serve diverse cultural traditions, and the realities of building and running a family-owned business in the wedding industry.
About Our Guest:
Raman Bains is a creative entrepreneur, wedding industry professional, and co-owner of Brownstone Gardens, a beautiful outdoor wedding and event venue in Oakley, California. Alongside her husband and business partner, Raveen, Raman has spent over a decade building a career in the wedding industry, specializing in event planning, coordination, décor, and design, with a particular focus on South Asian weddings.
Together, they founded R&R Event Rentals, a Bay Area event design and décor company known for bringing elaborate celebrations to life. In November 2024, they took their entrepreneurial journey to the next level by purchasing Brownstone Gardens, combining their passion for event design with the exciting challenges of venue ownership.
As the Creative Director of Event Design at Brownstone Gardens, Raman brings a fresh perspective, an eye for detail, and a hands-on approach to creating unforgettable experiences. Beyond business, she's a wife, mother of two, and ambitious entrepreneur who loves bringing creative visions to life.
Find Them Here:
Email: info@brownstonegardens.com
Website: https://www.brownstonegardens.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brownstonegardens/
Tel: (925) 418-4532
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