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Greetings dears! Another great love story is about to unfold. We are happy to share the beautiful story of Shilpa & John, a lovely couple who tied the knot in a stunning celebration full of color, joy, and tradition; we have all the details for you. They hosted a fusion wedding ceremony at The Henry Autograph Collection and a lavish reception at The Henry Ford. Their wedding was a perfect blend of cultures and styles. One of the highlights of their wedding was the floral decor by Marigold Wedding Planners, who transformed the venues into a dreamy settings. They used vibrant colors to create a festive atmosphere that matched Shilpa's stunning bridal fashion by Megha and Jigar. Her lehenga was a masterpiece of embroidery and sequins, and she accessorized it with exquisite jewelry. Her hair and makeup by Ekta Kansara completed her look with elegance and grace. Shilpa also had a beautiful mehndi design by Radhe Henna on her hands and feet, which added to her bridal charm. After the ceremony, the guests enjoyed a delicious dinner, live music, and a photo booth by Sky Films and Productions. Our Maharani changed into a glamorous gown for the reception, while John opted for a classic tuxedo. They danced the night away with loved ones and celebrated their love in style. If you want to see more of their fantastic wedding, take advantage of the Sky Films and Productions video below. They used cinematic techniques such as slow motion, aerial shots, and creative editing to create a visually stunning wedding film. They captured all the precious moments of the couple's big day and created a stunning wedding film that will be treasured for a lifetime. You will enjoy it!

Darlings, I hope you enjoyed today’s sweet entry. Keep coming back for more happily ever afters!

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Hello, sweet ladies! We are excited to share with you a new charming and magical wedding. Suparna & Gautam's had a clear vision for the wedding and focused on connections between their guests, cultures, and traditions. So, this unforgettable day started with a vibrant Baraat procession that took Gautam to the impressive Hyatt Regency Reston in an elegant wedding carriage and horse from Olde Towne Carriages, escorted by his big side with much merriment! They added a touch of tradition and charm to the wedding day and provided a memorable experience for all involved. During the ceremony, we loved how the talented crew from DMV Decor demonstrated all their expertise and managed to show all the essential aspects of their culture! This lovely couple wanted to focus on chai as a theme through multiple wedding events to foster conversation and evoke warmth and coziness. And oh boy, what incredible work they did! But there is no surprise here, as they are well known for their talent when creating vibrant and colorful events. And thanks to Sumeet Bagai and the team at Dream Shaadi for the perfect planning of this life-changing event, as every aspect of this wedding ceremony is fantastic. None of it would have been possible without him! Our gorgeous Suparna looked breathtaking, thanks to the stylish and exquisite makeup that Salon SBS made for her. Every detail enhanced our lovely bride's delicate and natural beauty; we love that final look! All guests had a great time dancing to the beats of Dynasty AVE and tasting the delicious plates Rupa Vira's The Signature and Bollywood Bistro prepared. And if you want artwork that looks lovely in your album, stunning on your walls, perfect on social media, and never ceases to touch your soul throughout all the days of your marriage, you better call Akbar Sayed Photography as this lovely couple. Check out this incredible event by looking at our beautiful gallery!  You will not regret it!

Dears, remember that we have inspiring stories every day, so make sure to join us tomorrow for more!

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Hello, Maharanis! Get ready to enjoy Khushbu & Akash's wedding in today's Platinum Guide Blog.

How did you meet your Groom, and when did you know he was "the one"?
I met my husband (Akash) through his older sister (Bhumi), who was my best friend at the time. I had known her for many years but only knew of Akash through stories. I never really got to see him much because she was married and living with her husband when we met. We stayed friends but didn't get to see each other as often because I had moved to Atlanta for college. I was very introverted and never really wanted to be social or go out and do the "college" things, but after a few years or lots of studying and working a job, I realized that I needed to push myself to be more open to new experiences and enjoy life. Right around this time, Bhumi called me and invited me to a Beyonce concert in Atlanta very last minute, and I decided to go because this would be the perfect start to my new journey plus, Beyonce is my all-time favorite artist, so it was perfect. Akash ended up coming as well, and this was the first time I started crushing on him, but I tried to play it off because I wasn't looking to be in a relationship at the time, and I also felt like he was too good of a catch and that I was way in over my head. A few weeks later, Bhumi called me and invited me on a weekend trip for her birthday. I was very tempted to decline and just take the weekend for myself, but I knew that I would never get those experiences if I didn't push myself out of my comfort zone, so I decided to say yes. Akash ended up coming on the trip as well, and apparently (according to his cousins) was flirting with me the whole weekend, though I never realized it. I knew he would be the perfect guy for me on this trip because we just connected so naturally, and it felt comfortable, and fireworks exploded at the same time. I still didn't say or do anything because I wasn't sure if he liked me. On the last day of the trip, we had our cheesy Bollywood moment when we hugged goodbye, and our keychains interlocked and tugged us back together as we were coming out of our hug. I left and got back to Atlanta when I noticed that he had texted and asked me on a lunch date. I was so upset that I didn't check my phone while I was driving because he lived about 3 hours from Atlanta. Thankfully a week later, he ended up having some job interviews in Atlanta and asked me to dinner. We went and knew that we were the ones for each other and, a week later, introduced our families and never looked back.
Share the scoop on your Proposal Story!
I had told Akash that I didn't want to know anything about the proposal and that I wanted it to be a complete surprise. He definitely kept me on the edge of my seat as we had already set a wedding date, and he still hadn't proposed. Finally, when there were only seven months left before the wedding, the big day came. This worked out well for him because I had so many moments leading up to the day where I thought he was going to propose but didn't so by this day, I was more in the mindset that it was not going to happen anytime soon. It was Valentine's Day weekend, and he told me that he had planned a surprise getaway for us. He told me to go ahead and get dressed up as he had reservations for us at a fancy restaurant once we got there. He told me what to pack, and we spontaneously hit the road. I began to have some suspicions that he could propose but was not sure of any details or that it was even going to happen. We reached a cabin on the lake, and there was a steep heel down, so I told him I was just going to change into my slide while we unpacked the car and then change back for the restaurant, but he told me to keep my heels on and at this moment I had a strong suspicion that it was about to happen. He ended up helping me down the driveway and told me to wait in the front while he went to "grab the keys." A few minutes later, my sister and Bhumi (now sister-in-law) opened the front door, and that's when I knew it was happening. We all burst into tears and had our little moment before they walked me down to a spot on the deck while the sun was setting, where I watched a video Akash had put together. I made my way down the hill onto a deck on the lake where Akash was waiting for me. We had our special moment, and then I turned around and saw all of our family and friends waiting on the porch. It was the perfect celebration with our loved ones and is one of the most memorable days of my life
What was the most enjoyable part of the planning process, and why?
The most enjoyable part of the planning process was getting together with family and friends to do small things here and there such as making gift bags, signing invitations, etc... It was so much fun getting together and goofing around. Watching my favorite people come together with Akash's favorite people and all have so much fun together was so nice and fulfilling. Dance practices were also one of my favorite things, as it was another way to get everyone together. Just seeing all of the love and support we had from our family and friends and watching how excited they were to be a part of this process was amazing.
Do you have any words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be?
The best advice I got from everyone was not to stress about the small things and that no one is going to know that something didn't go as planned if you never tell anyone. Any big event is bound to have some things that don't go exactly as you planned but don't allow this to ruin your big day because, at the end of the day, the purpose of a wedding is for you to create memories with your lifelong partner, family, and friends that you will cherish for the rest of your life. Looking back, those things that didn't go as you planned will be minuscule to the joy you will have from your big day.
And that's a wrap for today, lovely Maharanis. I'll see you tomorrow for the next grand romance!

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Hi, beautiful Maharanis! If you were looking for inspiration, you've come to the right place! Meera & Sagar's big wedding affair packs everything we love and much more! They wanted a destination wedding and set their eyes on Marriott Phoenix Resort Tempe at The Buttes. The couple wished to have an event outside for their dream destination wedding, so Meera had her Grah Shanti at the top of the rock while Sagar had his in the ballroom. We were lost in a mesmerizing haze of delight over the heavenly decor Inner Space Events crafted for this wedding ceremony. They raised the bar and exceeded all expectations, matching the venue's elegance with a captivating scenery so impressive that we were speechless. This wedding celebration could not have been possible without Epic Everlasting Events. This talented and highly experienced team took care of the planning and execution of the wedding bash and delivered utter perfection! Meera said, "I do," looking like a princess dressed in a fashionable yet traditional lengha after being fully glamorized by Ieshia. After the beautiful ceremony, the couple celebrated this momentous occasion and danced the night away at the Marriott Phoenix Resort Tempe at The Buttes with their closest friends and family to the beats of the award-winning, full-service event production company M4U Events. They are about enthusiasm, passion, professionalism, and the perfect ally for your event! Don't miss the incredible gallery by Trevor Dayley Photography!  We are sure you are going to enjoy every shot.

Thanks for joining us today. Remember to come back here to be updated on new love stories! 

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The filmy day of the week just arrived, bringing back great memories of a unique and incredible celebration such as Atisha & Mike's wedding. We think they are a match made in heaven! Our fabulous couple chose a unique place to host their wedding, Knik Glacier, Palmer, Alaska. This was a wedding like no other! Tiffee did our Maharani's makeup, looking natural yet glamorous, sophisticated yet adorable. She was breathtaking! Wild Hearts Events coordinated every detail of this fantastic wedding! This team let our couple know that the little things made Atisha & Mike's big day unique! Our couple called Honey Bloom Floral Design to create an enchanted and simple decor, and they exceeded their expectations! The best part of the event is a play button away from you as Jake Elko captured a series of exceptional moments worth watching over and over again, so don't wait any longer and get ready to enjoy this beautiful film. Sweeties, I'm sure it will make your heart smile!

How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?
Mike went to college with my brother and years later, was living with a close friend we had in common. We reconnected and the rest is history! I knew he was the one when the little things started to add up- things like teaching him to love Taco Bell as much as I do, doing new things together that one another enjoyed, and seeing how much of a caring and sincere person he is when it comes to others.
Share the scoop on your Proposal Story!
Our proposal story is one for the books! We have 3 of them, and you read that right, three! There were a few failed attempts, but it ended with a beautiful sunset on the beach of Honeymoon Island, Florida.
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.
We eloped on a glacier in Alaska, so a lot of these details are irrelevant. We knew we wanted to elope somewhere that was not tropical (looking at you, DR brides). Our planning began during COVID, so Europe and Canada were out of the question. We decided on doing something in the mountains and found an “adventure planner” in Alaska. Alaska is always a bucket list place to visit, and we thought “why not?” We saw the idea for a glacier wedding and completely fell in love. We had so much fun planning this because we knew it was just for us, me and him, with no one else to please or worry about. We could spend extra time and money on little details by eloping. Our wedding planner with wild hearts events helped put together details like hair and makeup, florals, etc., and she did a fantastic job!
How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
This is a fun story. I told my parents 4 months before our wedding date that we decided on eloping in Alaska. They were shocked for sure, but the panic of finding a dress really set in. I planned to go to New Jersey to find my dress, but my frugal desi mother refused to let that happen, knowing how expensive lehengas can get here in the states. Luckily, my aunt was going to India the following month. I knew I wanted shades of blue to go with the colors of the glacier and surrounding landscape. After several 4 am FaceTime calls with her and searching Pinterest for inspiration, we finally landed on a shop that could do a custom design in my color choices. They hand-stitched the lehenga and shipped it to the states- I tried it on for the first time just 11 days before we left for Alaska. It was nerve-wracking, but I ended up absolutely loving my dress.
What was the most enjoyable part of the planning process, and why?
All of it! Doing a private ceremony or elopement takes out all of the stress. My husband and I had so much fun planning out details and colors and imagining what it would be like out on the glacier. Our favorite part was designing the wedding suites- we had a full set of stationary and a wedding crest designed for us to frame and keep. We framed a set for all of our family members and gifted it to them.
What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
We didn’t have any guests, of course, but we sent out announcements after the fact with seeds for Alaska’s state flower (forget me not) and a box of our favorite Indian sweets. I think we would be guests who really enjoyed getting a piece of our celebration and still felt appreciated in our love story.
Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
We had a few moments alone as we got off of the helicopter and onto the glacier while our photographer was setting up. We stood there, shivering, holding hands, and looking out into the vastness of the glacier. It was breathtaking. We felt like we were on the moon, just the two of us. I think about this memory a lot.
For events other than your ceremony, please tell us as much as you would like about the decor, style, dances, and all the special details.
We had a mehndi/send-off party the day before we left for Alaska. We wanted to keep it low-key, so we hosted it at our home surrounded by friends and family. We also had a very low-key Pitti and Ganesh puja at my parent's home in South Carolina. We kept it very small and made all of the decorations on our own. It was very special to do all of this in our homes with just close friends and family around.
Do you have any words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be?
Do what YOU want! Don’t be scared to go the non-traditional route. If you have doubts that you’ll regret forgoing the “big Indian wedding,” I promise you will get over that very quickly and will be so glad you did what you wanted to do at the end of the day.
Anything else you want to tell us? We'd love to hear all about your other details! (jewelry, mehndi, venue, cake, bouquets, etc.)
@Wildheartevents (planner)
@KristianIrey (photographer)
@JakeElko (video)
@honeybloomfloraldesign (florals)
@midnightsuncakery (cake)
@Alaskahelicoptertours (helicopter ride)
@vibe.artistry (hair and make-up)
@naseerafazilhennaart (henna)
@perryssouthpark (ring)
@watercolordesignstudio (stationary)
@dream_girl_alkapuri (lehenga/sherwani)
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