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In the enchanting embrace of Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana, Nayna & Nick's wedding unfurled like a tale from a fabled romance. Every detail, meticulously orchestrated by Pearls Event & Co., resonated with the couple's vibrant spirit. Nayna glided through her day, her beauty enhanced by the artistry of Styling Trio, who weaved magic into her hair and makeup, making her every smile a radiant echo of her inner joy. The celebration transcended into an evening of jubilation, with MVPDJs setting the rhythm that echoed the heartbeat of their love. Amidst this revelry, the expertise of Shaadi Destinations, the travel concierge, was evident in the seamless experience that each guest relished. Lightyear Studio stood as the silent storyteller, capturing the essence of each moment with an artistic grace and precision that transformed fleeting seconds into eternal keepsakes. Their lenses didn't just click; they whispered the unspoken tales of joy, the subtle glances of love, and the vibrant celebration colors. Each photograph was a masterpiece, resonating with the emotion and beauty. 

Join us in celebrating the beginning of more adventures, and may love continue to inspire us all.

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Hello, Maharanis! We are ready to share Reshma & Raj's love story with all of you. Hyatt Regency Princeton embraced this wedding with open arms. The venue's grand architecture and warm hospitality created an enchanting ambiance, perfectly harmonizing with the couple's regal affair. Karma Events expertly planned and designed every aspect of the wedding. The venue exuded a royal charm with the expert touch of Abhishek Decorators. Reshma got ready with the talented artists from Color Me Rouge, who expertly styled her hair, and makeup and draped her saree with precision and care, enhancing her natural glow. With each stroke of their brushes and every delicate twist of fabric, they brought out the true essence of Reshma's elegance and grace. Under the starry night, DJ Sunny Entertainment set the mood with rhythmic beats, inviting guests to dance the night away. House of Talent Studio was there to capture each precious instant. Each image served as a timeless memento, immortalizing the essence of their wedding day and preserving cherished memories for a lifetime of reminiscence. You will love the gallery we have prepared for this feature!

Tell us how you went about planning your wedding, and your overall experience with the Venues, Hair & Makeup, Outfits, Decor Theme, and all of the other important details.
Wedding planning and preparations are very time-sensitive. Thankfully we had wonderful vendors who graciously answered our detailed questions and helped make our wedding weekend into such a memorable event. Our wedding planner guided us and helped us stay on track so that our dreams were able to come to fruition.

What was the most enjoyable part of the planning process, and why?
The most enjoyable part was having everything come to life and go smoothly as planned (and on time!). Our friends and family were able to celebrate with us, which meant everything.

What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
The food (Chaand Palace & Moghul Catering) and Venue (Hyatt Regency Princeton) made a lasting impression on all the guests as everyone was memorized by all the events, decorations, displays, and food options.

Friday, October 14th Evening - Sangeet
Saturday October 15th (All day) - Baraat + Wedding & Cocktail Hour + Reception

Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
I had a bird's eye view from inside the hotel on the top floor on the morning of the baraat. When the DJ announced my name and pointed to where I was, I had 450+ people turn their heads and cheer me on. They were not only looking but smiling and dancing alongside me! Even though I couldn't hear the music, I was told my dance moves were on beat with the music!

Do you have any words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be?
Work on the wedding planning together. This is a special occasion for both of you, and you should not take that lightly. Spend time and understand what each other wants. Take breaks from the wedding planning and also remember to enjoy the present time!
Also, make sure you have a system, write everything down, and keep organized!
Remember to enjoy the moment and let go of your worries on your special day.

We hope you enjoy today's feature, darlings. Cheers to love and the endless possibilities it brings!

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Hello there, my beloved Maharanis! Tuesday is here, and I am eager to unveil today's fantastic story. It might be a bit different from the stories we usually share with you, but I promise you, my dears, you will fall in love with it! We won't be looking at a wedding celebration this time but at a lovely engagement photo session. Without further ado, Farheen & Karim's love story begins. Their journey started when their families introduced them as they both live in different areas in the United States. However, the love between this charming couple managed to find a way through their distance. There is nothing better than a love between two people who recognizes when their soulmate is right there! Don't you think? Maharanis, you know I love beach-themed photo sessions, but this one took my breath away; it was phenomenal! The blue color of the endless ocean, the natural sunlight, and elegant outfits is the most incredible combination to capture gorgeous pictures of you and your life partner! Our lovebirds knew this, so they decided to call none other than the highly acclaimed team of Hakim's Studio. And oh, boy, they worked their magic to capture the most incredible shots! This passionate and dedicated team photographed the couple being classy, beautiful, and, most importantly, in love! And, let me tell you, every image is a visual masterpiece that will make your heart smile! Believe me, ladies; you don't want to miss today's gallery. It will take your breath away!

Maharanis, come back tomorrow for another lovely and romantic story. 

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Hi, ladies! Get ready to enjoy because we're taking you on a journey through Bhavina & Roshan's wedding celebrated at the imposing Now Jade Riviera Cancun. If these names sound familiar, that's because their wedding featured in our Video Blog thanks to the fantastic film by Memories Photo Studio. And you loved it so much that we couldn't wait to share the fabulous shots also captured by Memories Photo Studio. So, let's jump right into it. We're starting this journey by looking at a fun-loving photoshoot leading to the fabulous wedding ceremony that united these two lovebirds in marriage.  For the wedding ceremony, Bhavina & Roshan trusted Urvashi Mishra to take care of the planning and execution and, Alquimia Events to take care of the decor. And what a great decision it was as they delivered nothing but perfection. There was so much beauty all over the place, but nothing compared to Bhavina's gorgeous look. She burst into the scene looking like a princess thanks to the spectacular hairstyle and makeup designed by Belladev Studio Hair and Makeup Artistry, and the artistic Mehndi by Loto Mehendi. Hands down, beauty and radiance at their best! After seeing this marvelous celebration, you will want to start planning your dream wedding and sending invites to your loved ones, so make sure to contact The Royal Collection! They did an outstanding job crafting Bhavina & Roshan's invitations & wedding stationery, and we are sure they will do a fantastic job with yours as well. In the meantime, make sure to check today's full gallery. You will love it so much!

How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?
Roshan and I met in 2015 on a dating app called Dil Mil. We chatted on the app for a few weeks and then decided to meet in person. At the time Roshan was working in Birmingham, AL and I were working in Greenville, SC. We decided to meet in Greenville at a cupcake place called Chocolate Moose. Meeting someone from an app, I was a bit skeptical but once we finally were face to face it was like we couldn't stop talking. We hit it off the moment we saw each other. I knew at that moment that Roshan was "the one" for me!

How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
As a child I always envisioned myself wearing a traditional red and gold color bridal lengha. Once I actually got to India and started shopping I realized there are tons of “traditional red and gold” colored lenghas. Going into bridal lengha shopping I knew I didn’t want anything with velvet material. I tried on over 25 bridal lenghas before I was able to find “the one”. At first, I was hesitant to try on anything velvet or with heavy embroidery. But I gave it a shot anyway. As I was trying on the outfit knew it was “the one”.

What was the most enjoyable part of the planning process, and why?
The most enjoyable part of our wedding process was the resort site visits in Cancun, Mexico. We had an idea of the type of resort we wanted but actually visiting them was great. Getting to experience the different themes in the resorts, foods, hospitality, amenities, and venues really helped us put things into perspective for our events. Lastly, we really enjoyed watching a years worth of planning come together as planned and got to enjoy it with family and friends.

Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
The moment that plays in my head constantly is when my parents and grandmother (ba) walked me down the aisle the day of my wedding. Having my family walk me down the aisle was something I had always wanted during my wedding. Being able to finally embrace it and live it was amazing.

Do you have any words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be?
For all of the brides-to-be, I would say enjoy the wedding process. Planning an Indian wedding can be stressful, time-consuming and at times frustrating but enjoy all of the emotions. For myself, I was planning my wedding the day after I got proposed to. I enjoyed having my husband alongside of me the entire way. He was really involved and reminded me to embrace the moments. Lastly, I would say to be patient on the day of your wedding and just know that things may go unplanned but it’ll all work out at the end!

Anything else you want to tell us? We'd love to hear all about your other details! (jewelry, mehndi, venue, cake, bouquets, etc.)
I am a very simple person so dressing up more than casual for my wedding events was a little outside of my comfort zone. My jewelry I picked was antique bronze with a hit of maroon for my wedding day. I love tikas so I made sure to wear one at almost every event. My wedding bouquet was all hydrangeas which were my best friends favorite flowers. My outfits didn't have a particular theme to them I just wanted to make sure they were all different styles, colors, and embroideries. Lastly, I ended up finding my reception gown two nights before my flight back home from Bombay. I had a particular vision of how I wanted it to look and it had to be emerald in color (my favorite color). So finally I was able to find it and I was beyond happy!

That is all for today! Don't forget to join us tomorrow for more.

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Happy Thursday, Maharanis! Are you ready for a new and exciting adventure? If so, get your luggage and passport because we are taking you on a trip to a different continent. You read right! Today, we will take you to Sydney, Australia, to enjoy Priyanka & Sulabh's fusion wedding celebration. So get ready to enjoy it! Thanks to the visual masterpieces captured by Alan Khan Photography, we can start this day enjoying a cornucopia of beauty and traditional flair that we are sure you are going to love. Thoroughly designed and decored by Decore Shaan by Neeta Tanna, this wedding celebration was equally beautiful as mesmerizing. The color palette and the ideal placement of all the ornaments enhanced the beauty of the Miramare Gardens, providing the perfect backdrop for Priyanka & Sulabh to start their everlasting married life! And we cannot talk about perfection without mentioning the spectacularly ravishing look of our gorgeous Maharani Priyanka! She walked down the aisle looking like a vision of beauty after being fully glamorized by Apoorva Bridal, who showcase all their talent and expertise in making a lovely bride looking like a goddess for her big day. To crown this fabulous look, Henna by Hura outlined an artistic Mehndi design that was utterly impressive, not to mention that it added an extra touch of traditional flair to this already jaw-dropping look. If you can't get enough of this wedding bash, make sure to check more of this fantastic event in today's full gallery!

We hope you've enjoyed today's featured wedding as much as we did! Don't forget to join us tomorrow for more.

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