{"id":29,"date":"2026-10-01T04:05:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T04:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/templesusa.archdm.com\/?page_id=29"},"modified":"2026-10-01T05:25:22","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T05:25:22","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/templesusa.archdm.com\/index.php\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"29\" class=\"elementor elementor-29\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2fe1ba e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div e-1c5b546 \" data-id=\"b2fe1ba\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"b2fe1ba\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5345621 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"5345621\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n  .arc-about-visual,\r\n  .arc-about-visual 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ABOUT US HERO -->\r\n  <section class=\"arc-hero\" aria-labelledby=\"arc-about-title\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"arc-hero-content\">\r\n      <p class=\"arc-label\">About Arc Event Management<\/p>\r\n\r\n      <h1 id=\"arc-about-title\">\r\n        Celebrating your story,<br>\r\n        honoring your traditions.\r\n      <\/h1>\r\n\r\n      <p class=\"arc-hero-description\">\r\n        Thoughtful planning for Indian weddings, family\r\n        milestones and cultural celebrations in the U.S.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n\r\n      <a class=\"arc-button\" href=\"\/contact\/\">\r\n        Tell Us About Your Event\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <figure class=\"arc-hero-photo\">\r\n      <!-- Replace with your own or licensed photograph. -->\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n        src=\"https:\/\/poonammayanksharma.co.in\/blog\/images\/reception-stage-decoration-ideas.webp\"\r\n        alt=\"Elegant wedding reception stage decorated with flowers and warm lighting\"\r\n        fetchpriority=\"high\"\r\n      >\r\n      <figcaption class=\"arc-photo-caption\">\r\n        Celebration inspiration\r\n      <\/figcaption>\r\n    <\/figure>\r\n\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- 2. OUR STORY -->\r\n  <section class=\"arc-section\" aria-labelledby=\"arc-story-title\">\r\n    <div class=\"arc-container arc-story-grid\">\r\n\r\n      <figure class=\"arc-story-photo\">\r\n        <!-- Replace with your own or licensed photograph. -->\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n          src=\"https:\/\/photos-cdn.catchmyparty.com\/PL\/photos\/0265\/3685\/637a7374.jpg\"\r\n          alt=\"Teddy bear baby shower with coordinated balloons and a dessert display\"\r\n          loading=\"lazy\"\r\n        >\r\n        <figcaption class=\"arc-photo-caption\">\r\n          Celebration inspiration\r\n        <\/figcaption>\r\n      <\/figure>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"arc-story-copy\">\r\n        <p class=\"arc-label\">Who We Are<\/p>\r\n\r\n        <h2 id=\"arc-story-title\">\r\n          Meaningful moments, thoughtfully planned\r\n        <\/h2>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n          Arc Event Management is based in Bridgewater,\r\n          New Jersey, with a focus on planning Indian\r\n          celebrations in the United States.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n          We believe every occasion begins with the people\r\n          at its heart. Your family customs, favorite colors,\r\n          personal ideas and guest needs help shape\r\n          the celebration you want to create.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n          From wedding festivities to birthdays, baby showers\r\n          and housewarming gatherings, we help organize\r\n          the details around your priorities and budget.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n          Tell us what matters most. Together, we will discuss\r\n          the arrangements and planning support that suit\r\n          your special day.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- 3. OUR APPROACH -->\r\n  <section class=\"arc-section arc-values\"\r\n           aria-labelledby=\"arc-values-title\">\r\n    <div class=\"arc-container\">\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"arc-section-heading\">\r\n        <p class=\"arc-label\">What Guides Our Planning<\/p>\r\n\r\n        <h2 id=\"arc-values-title\">\r\n          Your celebration should feel like you\r\n        <\/h2>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n          We start with listening and bring the details\r\n          together through a clear, personal planning process.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"arc-values-grid\">\r\n        <article class=\"arc-value-card\">\r\n          <h3>Respect for Traditions<\/h3>\r\n          <p>\r\n            We discuss the customs and ceremony details\r\n            important to your family, making room for\r\n            the traditions you wish to include.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n\r\n        <article class=\"arc-value-card\">\r\n          <h3>Personal Details<\/h3>\r\n          <p>\r\n            Your ideas guide the conversation about themes,\r\n            decoration, guest arrangements and the overall\r\n            atmosphere of your celebration.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n\r\n        <article class=\"arc-value-card\">\r\n          <h3>Clear Planning<\/h3>\r\n          <p>\r\n            We agree on services, responsibilities and\r\n            schedules so you understand the support\r\n            included in your event plan.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- 4. OCCASIONS -->\r\n  <section class=\"arc-section\"\r\n           aria-labelledby=\"arc-occasions-title\">\r\n    <div class=\"arc-container\">\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"arc-section-heading\">\r\n        <p class=\"arc-label\">Reasons to Celebrate<\/p>\r\n\r\n        <h2 id=\"arc-occasions-title\">\r\n          From new beginnings to treasured traditions\r\n        <\/h2>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n          Explore planning support for the occasions\r\n          that bring your loved ones together.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <ul class=\"arc-occasion-list\">\r\n        <li>Indian Weddings<\/li>\r\n        <li>Engagements & Receptions<\/li>\r\n        <li>Birthday Parties<\/li>\r\n        <li>Cultural Celebrations<\/li>\r\n        <li>Baby Showers & Seemantham<\/li>\r\n        <li>Housewarming Events<\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n\r\n      <div style=\"text-align:center;\">\r\n        <a class=\"arc-button\" href=\"\/services\/\">\r\n          Explore Our Services\r\n        <\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- 5. CONTACT DETAILS -->\r\n  <section class=\"arc-section\"\r\n           style=\"padding-top:0;\"\r\n           aria-labelledby=\"arc-location-title\">\r\n    <div class=\"arc-container\">\r\n      <div class=\"arc-contact-box\">\r\n\r\n        <div>\r\n          <p class=\"arc-label\">Based in Bridgewater, New Jersey<\/p>\r\n\r\n          <h2 id=\"arc-location-title\">\r\n            Let\u2019s begin with your ideas\r\n          <\/h2>\r\n\r\n          <p>\r\n            Share your event date, location, guest count\r\n            and the celebration you have in mind.\r\n            We will discuss availability and service coverage\r\n            for your occasion.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div>\r\n          <h3>Arc Event Management<\/h3>\r\n\r\n          <address>\r\n            1303 Dotill Drive<br>\r\n            Bridgewater, New Jersey<br>\r\n            USA\r\n          <\/address>\r\n\r\n          <p>\r\n            <strong>Call us:<\/strong><br>\r\n            <a href=\"tel:+13854348989\">385-434-8989<\/a>\r\n          <\/p>\r\n\r\n          <a\r\n            href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=1303%20Dotill%20Drive%2C%20Bridgewater%2C%20New%20Jersey%2C%20USA\"\r\n            target=\"_blank\"\r\n            rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\r\n          >\r\n            View Our Location\r\n          <\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- 6. 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