Life is short, celebrate everything.
Our Story
Starting Half Light Events was the product of a decade long dream and a powerful bond between an aunt and niece. Though we always hoped to combine our shared love for detail oriented events and our love for each other into a family business, we knew this dream of working together could be short-lived. My beautiful aunt and co-founder of Half Light Events, Sandya, passed away after a 6-year battle with ovarian cancer. Sandya is a Sanskrit word meaning “twilight” or “half light.” Funny, because my Sandya was the brightest light to ever exist.
I’m the niece of the pair, Anita 👋 I was born and raised in the ‘burgh. I’m a practicing physician. I love taking care of people, and I realized my creative side is always looking for ways to shine through in a way that isn’t always possible in medicine. I have always been a planner— whether it’s planning vacations, parties or my life. I had a weekly planner in college that included when I would shower each day. The first event I remember planning was when I volunteered to plan our 4th grade class Superbowl party in 1996. The Steelers may have lost, but event planning won me over. Yes, I’m Type A—so you don’t have to be! Let me obsess over cute little details, timelines and making your vision come to life! Trust me, I’m a doctor. 😉
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Yes, we plan weddings but we LOVE parties!! From children’s birthday parties to bridal and baby showers, or anything in between— let us help you create magic!
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Our full-service wedding planning package allows you to sit back, relax and watch your vision come to life as we handle everything from selecting a venue, designing, planning and coordinating the very last detail. With this package, our team will be by your side every step of the way during your wedding planning process and you won’t need to worry about a thing!
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This package is best for couples who prefer to manage the big picture decisions like choosing a venue and most vendors. Allow us to help you design a space that matches your vision and bring it to life. We will coordinate the actual day so you can sit back and enjoy!
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So you have your venue and all of your vendors booked and design set— let us swoop in and manage the behind the scenes to make sure everyone works together so you can enjoy the day stress-free!
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As a first generation America to two Indian immigrant parents, I grew up immersed in Indian cultural events in Pittsburgh. Aside from my own Big Fat Indian Wedding, I have arranged multicultural/dual-faith weddings, Diwali and Holi celebrations, countless events including seemantham (Hindu baby shower), namakarna (naming ceremony), gruhapravesam (housewarming), aksharabhyasam (initiation to education), arangetram and even simple pujas at home. I’m always learning and love to plan any type of cultural event. Contact me to chat more!
Services
You tell us your vibe and we can make it happen. Think fairytale weddings, milestone birthdays, fabulous showers, epic parties, and even just a fun girls night or kids sleepover. Every celebration should be magic!
Let’s Make Magic
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