I was in an urgent situation and Chhavi really came through for me! I was set to attend an Indian wedding and sangeet over Memorial Day weekend, but I had been recovering from wrist surgery and hadn't had the time or ability to shop for lehengas. To make matters worse, I found out that week that no one would be able to help me pleat and drape the saris that I'd planned to bring. I desperately searched for someone who could pre-pin my saris on short notice, but I didn't have much hope due to the timing. Luckily I found Chhavi, who not only responded to my query almost immediately, but found a way to accommodate my travel timing (I drove from Santa Rosa) so that I could fit our appointment into my work schedule. When I got there, she quickly measured me and explained exactly how she would pleat, iron and pin each sari. When I told her that I had failed to find a lehenga in time, she gave me a recommendation for a designer close by that I could check out while she worked on my saris. But when I mentioned I was concerned about the cost and time to tailor the fit, she took it a step further - she offered me one of her very own beautiful lehengas at a much lower cost! So within 90 minutes of me arriving, she had perfectly pleated, ironed and pinned two saris, she had acted as designer bringing me three lehengas to choose from, and had even altered the top for the lehenga that I chose. She also sent me detailed video instructions on how to put on and secure the pre-pinned sari. I had gone from being utterly unprepared to feeling like a princess ready to own the dance floor. THANK YOU SO MUCH Chhavi for being my fairy godsister and giving me such a wonderful customer experience! read more

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Chhavi drapes me for my sister's destination wedding and she was incredible! I looked absolutely stunning, the duppata did not move and stayed for the entire baraat and she's always on time (in fact early) and will hang with you until you're ready to go! Love the extra attention to detail and just overall sweetness read more

Chavi is absolutely the best. Getting my saree pre draped by her was the best decision! The draping was perfectly done and pinned in all the perfect places. I didn't even have to worry about it falling apart or coming loose. It lasted all night, even through all the dancing I did! Thanks a lot again, Chavi! Everyone, you must try her service, you won't be disappointed! read more

Thank you so much Chhavi for making me feel soo snatched and beautiful! I had the perfect South Indian look with your help on the pre pleating and same day draping! I loved the pictures you took as well! It was awesome to work with you on my family's looks as well! We all looked soo amazing! read more

I went to Chhavi to get my wedding saree pre-pleated, and she is an absolute magician! I originally discovered her because any time I saw a US bride with a particularly crisp, flawless drape, Perfect Saree Draping was always tagged. Chhavi managed to get my super thick, heavy Kanchipuram saree to look like a genuine work of art. In fact, I had aunties who have been wearing sarees their whole lives pull me aside to tell me how perfect it looked. A well-draped saree on your big day is unmatched and makes you look truly regal. I cannot recommend Perfect Saree Draping enough if you want to look your absolute best! read more

Chaavi pinned my heavy silk sari in advance so I was able to easily wear it and look perfect for my son's wedding. She did the same for my friend's georgette sari that also looked gorgeous at the wedding. She was friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend her! read more

Beautiful sari prepleating! Looked elegant and refined. Lots of compliments. Very easy process.

My family and I were so thankful for Chhavi's assistance on my sister's wedding weekend. She made sure that the whole bridal party was looking perfect and her energy and passion are truly infectious!! read more

If you are second guessing whether it is worth having Chhavi drape you/your party at your wedding, just do it. She made all of us look totally flawless and paid special attention to the bride. Every pleat and fold was meticulously placed and ironed, and she makes you feel very beautiful by offering encouraging words of affirmation. She is very professional but extremely kind and beyond attentive. She cares so much about making everyone look amazing and feel comfortable. Sarees can be very tricky depending on the material, and having Chhavi there makes you have to worry about one less thing, leaving you to enjoy more of your special day. She is totally worth it and I cannot recommend her enough! read more

Amazing experience. Easy to coordinate with. I needed a quick turnaround and she got my sari back to me in 24 hours! Looked beautiful and was so easy to wear!! Saved me so much time and effort! I will be back :) read more

Chavy did a fantastic job draping sarees for me and my siblings at my son's wedding. She was very professional and absolutely perfect in her work. I received so many compliments from everyone! I highly recommend Chavy--thank you so much for your awesome work read more

It was wonderful working with Chhavi for my bridal saree draping. She was highly responsive the week leading up to the wedding while we coordinated the drop-off and pick-up for pre-draping. She handled my bridal saree and madisar as well as my mom and sister's Iyer-style madisars. Her draping was deft, and both the saree and madisars stayed completely intact throughout the event. While my sister's madisar unfortunately ended up being draped the incorrect way, Chhavi's overall work was excellent. She brought wonderful energy to the room while we were getting ready, constantly hyping me up and making the experience special. She was the sweetest person to work with, and I would gladly recommend her services and work with her again. read more

Chhavi saved the day for our destination wedding in Mexico City! One week before our wedding, the local draping artist we had originally planned for our wedding in CDMX dropped out. Luckily, Chhavi was available and extremely responsive at the last minute. My mom had gotten our saris pre-pleated in India without any measurements and, unfortunately, the pleats were not in the correct places. Chhavi painstakingly stayed up until midnight ironing and re-ironing the sari so it could be perfect for our ceremony! Just one of the many details that makes her stand out. She was, by far, one of the best vendors we worked with, with such a personable, charming, and detail-oriented approach to each and every person she draped. She was extremely efficient with sari draping, so even when we were inevitably running behind, she could still find the time to drape all my friends and family. She also curated unique looks for each of my lehengas that held up through car rides and dancing. I never had to worry about anything coming out of place. As a testament to her skill, my aunt decided that she wanted to hire Chhavi for her daughter's wedding as well. Another of aunt's who already has many years of experience draping herself could not resist having her drape her own sari and managed to learn some new tricks. Our wedding would not have run as smoothly without Chhavi's help. From fixing our accessories to adjusting every detail of my outfits, I have to admire Chhavi's precision and perfection. Thank you for making our day so special! read more

For that perfect saree look, I totally recommend Chhavi. She draped my saree beautifully and was such a delight to chat with. Plus, she even helped me secure my blouse with some transparent tape! read more

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I realized I never properly thanked you for draping my saree. It meant so much to me. Thank you, truly, for taking the time to dress me so beautifully for my son's wedding. I appreciate you . You made it a fun experience. Definitely would recommend you to all. read more

I booked Chhavi for my wedding this past April. She arrived on time, ready to help! Amongst the wedding morning chaos. She quickly sprang into action with ironing, pleating, draping. The designer saris we ordered were even sewn upside down but she figured it all out. She fixed my veil, did a wonderful job draping my sari, she helped with my dad's shawl, my bridesmaids and bridesman. I have no idea what we would have done without Chhavi. If you don't have anyone in your circle of family or friends who can help you get ready for your wedding, you must book Chhavi. She will help tremendously! read more

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I had the pleasure of working with Chhavi for my recent wedding in Saratoga, CA! She went above and beyond to ensure that I looked absolutely stunning in my custom Sabyasachi sari and that all of my jewelry and sari veil were perfectly set in place. From the very first text, it was clear that this draper was highly skilled and attentive to detail. She took the time to listen to my preferences and to provide expert advice on how to achieve the look I was going for. Throughout the entire process, she was communicative and responsive, ensuring that everything was just right. On the day of my wedding, she arrived early to begin the draping/pleating process, and she ensured that every detail was perfect. She was patient and kind, and she made me feel comfortable and confident in my sari. (Important because I rarely ever wear sarees) She also helped all my bridesmaids with draping their dupattas. She made each one look absolutely stunning. Overall, I cannot recommend her enough. She is incredibly talented at her art, and she truly cares about her clients. read more

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Chhavi pre pleated mine and my sisters kanchivaram silk sarees for my engagement ceremony! She did two for me and one for my sister. They turned out beautiful! They were so easy to drape the day of and the ironing and pleats were just so clean! We got so many compliments on our sarees. It was very evident that it was professional work. She was also very quick with pleating the sarees and showed us how to drape it. Thanks for making my special day even more perfect! read more

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I had the best experience working with Chhavi. Despite a busy schedule she accommodated my request and delivered on time. Pre-draping certainly saved me a lot of time and the quality of service from Chhavi was incredible. Her hospitality, attention to detail and communication will make me go back to her. Highly recommend her services for special occasions. read more

I came to a wedding where Chhavi was hired to help with sarees. She made everyone look amazing. I could tell she had done this thousands of times! she paid attention to the details on the material and pinned accordingly. stunning results!!! read more

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I got few of my sarees pre pleated by Chavi for a wedding in Chicago . This was my first experience wearing a pre pleated Saree and it took me less than 2 min to wear the Saree Chavi was awesome and she even showed me how to fold the Saree so I can use it in the future . I would highly recommend her read more

Chhavi is outstanding at what she does! I have been going to her for years now, for saree draping, during the festivities and she does an amazing job every time, making me look beautiful and so comfortable in the saree.Thank you Chhavi!! read more

ChhavI did an excellent work on my Saree, it was so easy for me to wear it on the day of the event. She gave me some suggestions which were so useful on how to handle the Saree. read more

I couldn't have done it without Chhavi. My saree was perfectly draped and only required a few strategic pins to pull it together. Turn around was less than 2 days. And Chhavi provided a video that showed the proper way to pin. I was so pleased with the whole experience. read more

Chhavi's saree draping services was used last weekend to drape the bridegroom's mother , aunts and the entire bridegroom's party . She has a great sense of style / understanding of the fabric / understanding of the body type . She draped my saree so well that I danced in it for 2 hours and not a single crease / fold moved and I felt so safe dancing in a saree ( I am very uncomfortable in a. Saree ) Chhavi came on time , completed her job and she prepared the bride's legendary as well . I strongly recommend Chhavi for her services . I am so impressed with her draping expertise that I am hiring her for another Indian wedding in June 2024 The bride looked fab with her draping services as well read more

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OMG! That was my reaction after Chhavi draped my sari on me! Ironed, pleated and draped in minutes. Chhavi is amazing at her craft and wonderful to work with. I got so many tips along the way as well. I needed someone in a short span of time and am so glad I found Chhavi! Highly recommend working with her. You will walk away with OMG! read more

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Chhavi surpassed all expectations at my cousin's wedding! Not only did she flawlessly drape the bride's saree, but she also worked her magic on the bridesmaid sarees which were notoriously difficult to handle, accentuating their natural elegance. She made herself available throughout the entire function should any issues arise (although we had none, thanks to her exceptional draping skills!). Thanks to Chhavi's talent, wearing a saree was a breeze and everyone looked absolutely stunning, with the bride looking like a true queen! We cannot recommend her services highly enough! read more

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Chhavi was on time, communicative, prepared, and extremely quick in saree draping for my sister's baby shower event. The draping came out beautifully and I was able to move comfortably throughout the whole event. Thank you Chhavi! read more

With much expediency and a very fair price, Chhavni was able to pre drape / pleat my dupatta for my wedding reception lehenga. She tried on a few designs with me and I picked the one that worked best for me. She was very sweet and courteous - and the work was done in less than a weeks time! I am hopeless when it comes to these matters and I'm so glad I have someone skilled in the local community I can come to for future functions. Thank you!! read more

So happy I went to Chhavi for Saree Drapping. It made getting ready in the morning so much less stressful. So sweet, helpful, and professional. She does an amazing job. read more

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I was planning to wear a saree for a friend's wedding but didn't have the experience to drape it myself. After a few practice tries, I decided to see if there was anyone in the Dublin area who could help me. I came across Chhavi and reached out to her. She was very quick to respond and accommodated my schedule effortlessly. Chhavi did a fantastic job with the pre-pleating (don't get this confused with pre-stitching, which is a permanent alteration). The saree looked stunning and fit perfectly. I was so impressed with her skill and attention to detail that I asked her to drape my dupatta for my sister's wedding as well. Chhavi is sweet, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. Her expertise and friendly demeanor made the entire experience delightful. I highly recommend her services to anyone in need of professional saree or dupatta draping. She truly made me feel confident and beautiful for both occasions. Thank you, Chhavi! read more

Chhavi is such a pleasure to work with! She is so knowledgeable, sweet, and talented. Highly recommend working with her for any special events or draping needs you may have. Because of her, I was able to wear my mom's vintage saree for my wedding shoot. I wouldn't have been able to honor my mom without her help. read more

Got saree draping from chhavi for my brother's wedding. She came on time and ironed my saree at the venue which enhanced the overall look of the drape. I also got a saree prepleated by chhavi which turned out perfect when I draped it on myself the next day. Would definitely recommend her services for saree draping or prepleated sarees read more

Chhavi saved me on wedding day!!! I borrowed a sari from my mother in law and had no idea how to tie it. Chhavi stopped me and asked if I needed help- I SURE DID. She was a sari angel and made me feel beautiful. I got so many compliments on how well it was tied- I could not take credit- all thanks to Chhavi!! read more

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I am so happy I found Chhavi for our wedding day! Not only is her work flawless, but she is so professional and kind. She was on time, always responsive and very clear in her communication. These might seem like table stakes, but I can't tell you how difficult it was to find these qualities in other wedding vendors. She helped put me and my family at ease on the wedding day and made sure my husband, family and I were looking and feeling my best. Thank you, Chhavi! read more

It was amazing working with Chhavi for my wedding week! I had her pre-drape my wedding sarees for the entire week and it was very easy to pin them on using her tutorial. She was even accommodating to a last minute saree prep with just 1-2 days notice. All the sarees looked beautiful and worked with my measurements perfectly! read more

Chhavi helped us with my sister's wedding this weekend and was nothing short of wonderful! She has such a sweet demeanor and is very fast and thorough with draping even when we had a couple of add-ons to the schedule. My mom is usually the person who is tying everyone's saris/dupattas so this was truly a treat so that she could enjoy her daughter's wedding and Chhavi took care of it, including ironing our saris at the venue. Chhavi is punctual, professional, and communicative. She is great to work with, definitely recommend!!! read more

I've always hesitated to wear a saree, let alone a Kanjivaram silk, as either the pleats don't sit well or I struggle to carry it with ease. However, Chhavi did an incredible job; it was sheer perfection. The saree remained intact all night, looking absolutely beautiful. I would return to her again and again. She is truly amazing. read more

Chhavi saree draping/pinning technique is so well done that during your event the stress of putting on a saree disappears. she measures, pins and pleats the saree meticulously and provides a video if you still need to refer to step by step instructions. chhavi is also very friendly and nice to work with. i gave had 4 saree pinnings done and very satisfied. read more

Chhavi did a great job draping my sari and my husband's stole for my wedding in October. She arrived on time (actually early!) and was super flexible during the booking process (I canceled and rebooked at least once and she was really nice about it.) Great pricing, totally worth it. Absolutely elevated the look of our outfits. One note-- make sure that you plan your wedding day timing wisely (i.e. figuring out how long it will take h&m to finish) and give Chhavi as accurate a time range as possible for when you'll need her services. She might have another client she's booked after you so it's important to not run late or you might make her late and she'll need to go! read more

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