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Detroit, MI Indian Wedding by Killer Creations Photography and Films

Check out Juby & Shameer’s cross-cultural Detroit celebration—now live on the Platinum Guide Blog!

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How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?
During undergrad, Shameer and I actually met on a mission trip in Honduras with WSU Global Brigades. We quickly became really good friends, and when we got back, we hung out a lot, whether it was studying on campus or stumbling upon new restaurants/bars in Detroit. Later on, we both went to grad schools at the same university, and our relationship blossomed from there. We've honestly grown up together and seen each other throughout all the stages of our twenties with school, graduation, long-distance moves, career achievements, and hardships. I know this is cheesy, but I knew he was the one because I felt it in my bones. Our love was steel; no matter what life threw at us, I knew that with him by my side, we could accomplish anything.

Share the scoop on your Proposal Story!
For the proposal, he planned a little scavenger hunt throughout Detroit at places that were meaningful to our relationship. One of our friends was waiting at every location with a clue and an old Polaroid of us. We went from the library where we first confessed our feelings, to our first holiday date spot, and finally to Parker's Alley, where we had left a lovelock at the gate years before. He proposed there with a heart-shaped arrangement surrounded by our closest friends. Later in the evening, we had dinner at the old Smith and Co restaurant, and afterwards, his sister and my best friend surprised me again with a decorated gazebo. He remembered that I had always loved the scene in "A Cinderella Story" with Hilary Duff dancing in the gazebo and replicated it with masquerade masks and flowers everywhere. The icing on the cake was when his brother-in-law played Kuch Kuch Hota Hai on his guitar while we slow danced as it began raining lightly. It truly felt epic.

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.
It was really important for us to tie in Pakistani, Punjabi, and Malayali traditions, so we hired Raj Singh from Events by Raj. He has done a lot of desi weddings in the Metro Detroit area from both of our cultures, so we knew he would be the best person for the job.
Starting off in the morning, I had my hair done by Lisa Malaj from Runway Salon who created a beautiful updo and adorned it with a silver crown. For makeup, I had it done by Linda Kanna who made my skin look flawless and absolutely gorgeous. We later took pictures at my house with family and bridesmaids in front of a stunning white backdrop with hanging chandeliers staged by Luxe Events Detroit.

Our church ceremony was at St. George Orthodox Church, which was absolutely stunning inside with murals and gold accents. We had a Christian ceremony with a mixture of English, Urdu, and  Malayalam. Some of the Malayali traditions we had included were the Blessing of the Thali and Manthrakodi.  For Christians in India, the thali has a minnu, which is a small gold leaf-shaped pendant with a cross made of small beads in the center. This is placed on a string made up of seven threads taken from the Manthrakodi (the bridal saree) gifted by the groom. The thali is tied around the neck of the bride during the ceremony to signify the lifelong, inseparable bond established in marriage. After, the groom places the manthrakodi (bridal saree) upon the bride's head to reflect the promise of the groom to honor, protect, and provide for his new bride for the rest of their lives. After the saree is placed on the bride's head, it also symbolizes the passing of the bride from the bride's sister to the groom's sister, who takes her place at the altar. We finished the church ceremony by lighting the unity candle to symbolize becoming one with Christ as our center. After the ceremony, we walked out of the church to bubbles and a traditional Kerala chenda melam played by Motown Melam. Once there, we were gifted our wedding flower varamala, which was created by Deets By J. Of course, we had to dance our way out! We also provided our guests with a snack box from Punjabi Indian Cuisine with samosas, Kathi roll, and sweets after the ceremony to tie them over till cocktail hour.

Next, we took our bridal party photos at the Detroit Institute of Arts and then headed to Wayne State's Main Campus to pay homage to where it all began.

Our reception took place at The Henry, Autograph Collection Hotel in Dearborn, MI. We worked really closely with Jennifer Silich, the hotel's main event manager. She made sure that everything was set up properly and helped us stick to the timeline to get all the events done, which was super important. During cocktail hour, we had guests enjoy different appetizers including vegetable samosas, coconut chicken, dumplings, and mini beef wellingtons. We also had a musician play Bollywood songs on the piano in the background, which was a great addition by our coordinator.

Our reception theme was "A Sky full of stars" by Coldplay. We wanted the reception to feel magical, so we had our guests enter into a light tunnel leading to the room, where they would see the crystals hanging from the ceiling and stars falling on the LED Screen on stage. We had a lot of candles throughout the room, hanging chandeliers decorated by Couture Events, and large white florals with blue accents for the centerpieces from Elegante Productions by Renee. By this stage, we had a breathtaking tier wedding cake by Angel Cakes that had flowers cascading down each tier and crystal accents. Inside was a triple berry cake, which was so decadent and heavenly. Also at each table setting, we had our wedding favors from Izzy Macarons. Each favor had two macarons- one was a custom Blueberry Cheesecake flavor, and the other was Brigadeiro to represent us and our personalities.

Dj Ice & Fresh Productions did an amazing job with lighting and music to set us up for an incredible night. When it came to the entrances, we had our groomsmen enter into "Welcome 2 Detroit," and I had my bridesmaids enter into "Pretty Girls Walk." Then, finally, we got to enter in as husband and wife with the song "A Sky Full of Stars." And to add to the hype,  we had fireworks go off as we danced alongside the bridal party towards the cake, which we then cut. Our first dance as a married couple was to " I Won't Give Up" by Jason Mraz. The LED screen showed stars falling in the background while our fireworks went off again. After the dance. I left to change into the bridal saree and had a surprise entrance back into the reception room with my cousins to "Sajna" by Badshah.

We had a traditional sweet milk ceremony where the mothers of the bride and groom presented the couple with sweet milk to bless the marriage, which was meant to sweeten married life. The mother of the bride gives the milk to the groom, and the mother of the groom gives the milk to the bride to symbolize welcoming their new child into their family. We also lit a cross diya along with our parents to symbolize
unity for us to create a family and bring light and prosperity.

After that, we had our dances with our parents. Shameer danced with his mom to "93 Million Miles," which was so sweet. Later, I danced with my dad to a Malayali song, "Aattuthotil," and we remixed it with "Muqabla" to end it with something fun. Muqabla was one of our favorite songs when I was a kid, so I knew we had to add it in.

Lastly, after the family speeches, we changed into our final outfits- Shameer wore a traditional Velvet Midnight Blue Sherwani, and I wore a custom silver/blue gown from Natasha Dalal to represent the theme. We made our last entry together, busting out bhangra moves to "GOAT" by Diljit, and had our Punjabi Dhol Player accompany us. Then, there were some Mollywood/ Bollywood dance performances and flash mobs by both our families and friends. Finally, the DJ gathered us all out on the dance floor for a group photo to start off the dancing, and we gave our guests customized "Juby & Shameer" LED glow sticks. Later on in the night, we surprised the room with CO2 guns blasting cool mist while we had the DJ play "Pepas" in the background. It was a lot of fun and one of my favorite moments that night.

While they weren't dancing, guests were able to enjoy our Photo Booth from QuikPix by Anthony Samona. We also had a stunning sweet treat dessert station from The Henry that featured petit fours, cheesecake, mousse, tarts, eclairs, dessert bars, turtle cups, cookies, and chocolate dipped strawberries. For a midnight snack, we had Chick-fil-A sandwiches and chips that everyone devoured.

How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
So I had three different outfits for my wedding day. For the church ceremony, I wore an American white wedding gown designed by Jenna in White that had a beautiful beaded corset bodice and layers of lace cascading down the train. It was the first dress I tried on, and I fell in love. I tried other gowns, but my mom and bestie kept saying to go back to the first one. I truly felt like a princess in it and could imagine myself walking to my husband. For my Manthrakodi saree, we got it from Kerala, and instead of red, we picked a saree that was our favorite color, Ocean blue, with silver thread accents. It was definitely hard to find it in Kerala, but after many WhatsApp calls, we found the perfect saree. My last outfit was from Natasha Dalal Label, and it was inspired by our theme "A Sky full of Stars," fading from light blue into midnight blue with crystal appliques and heavy silver beaded embroidery. I wanted to have a dress that allowed me to move and have fun while sparkling throughout the night.

What was the most enjoyable part of the planning process, and why?
We really loved our experience at The Henry, especially during our tasting, where we got to sample the appetizers and entrees that we would later serve the guests. The chef, Pat, is absolutely amazing and so sweet. We really wanted to have everything we were served. The tasting was also when it hit us that the wedding was really coming to life because it was something tangible that we got to do beforehand.

What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
From what we have heard, they really loved the reception decor, including the hanging crystals above the dance floor and the florals throughout the room. My aunts really loved that we had desi snacks after the wedding ceremony as well. The DJ was a big hit, especially when we used CO2 guns and LED glow sticks to hype everyone up. In addition, the kids really loved the elephant ice sculptures by the entrance, which were the perfect modern touch to tie in our Indian/American heritage.

Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
At the end of the reception, it was just me and my husband in the room, so we asked the DJ to play "Perfect" by Ed Sheeran, and we slow danced together, taking in the beauty of the room and that day for the last time.  It was the perfect way to end the night.

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.
For the first choreographed dance at the reception, we had my cousins dancing to Malayali/Bollywood songs that ended in a Mallu flashmob with my family and church family to "Chunkzz" Wedding Song, where we got pulled in to join as well. It truly felt like we were in a Mollywood movie during the dance! When I was younger, I really struggled with being an American Mallu trying to fit in with everyone. Now, I'm so proud of my Malayali heritage. I was truly grateful for the dance and to have the support of my family and loved ones in the community.

The next group dance included our friends and Shameer's family members, who were listening to Bollywood/ Punjabi Bhangra songs. We tried to include all the hits in the past years with "What Jhumka" with all the girls, "Sauda Khara Khara," "Jhoome Jo Pathan" as a group, and of course " Sher Khul Gaye." Shameer then joined the group to his favorite Diljit song "Lover." After that, they pulled me into the group with "Chaleya" with everyone. When the chorus ended, it was just me and Shameer on the floor dancing to "Tum Kya Mile" ( our favorite Bollywood love song). But of course, the group wanted to cut the cheesiness and bust out the bhangra moves to "CASE" by Diljit. We ended with everyone dancing to "Calm Down" by Rema and free-styling.

Do you have any words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be?
Try to be present in every moment and have fun! The day goes by so quickly, and it will be all done before you know it. It is the day you have been planning for months, and it is a rare day when everyone who loves you is all in one place to support you and celebrate your love. There will definitely be things that won't go as planned, and that is okay. What matters most is that you get to marry your best friend, and no one can take that away from you.

Anything else you want to tell us? We'd love to hear all about your other details! (jewelry, mehndi, venue, cake, bouquets, etc.)
Going into the wedding, we were worried at times that the differences in cultures would potentially become trickier as the wedding week approached. But in fact, everyone involved loved the variety in our dances, food, and music. If anything, our differences actually made our wedding more interesting and fun, not only to plan but to go through. I think most, if not all, of our guests walked away happier to see a union that was able to cross country lines because it showed how much we cared about one another deep down. In the end, love will always prevail. For anyone worried about Pakistanis and Indians coming together without any drama, just remember that your love is the beating heart of it all. When others see that, it becomes infectious and sets the tone for everyone.

I also forgot to mention the bridal henna. For the bridal Mehndi, we hired an amazing henna artist, Bhoomika from Radhe Henna, who was able to bring my vision to life, plus more. In the design, we wanted to keep the back of the hands traditional and have the palms and inner arms reveal a couple of our love stories. On the right hand, we had the Detroit Skyline and a little airplane in the sky for our love of travel. On the left, we had a little Anime girl and boy giving her the cutest " I Love You" forehead kiss. We also include little elephants within the design to represent our roots.

Stars really do align—especially when love, laughter, and a little bit of bhangra light up the sky.

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Lighting: DJ Ice & Fresh Productions | Photography: Killer Creations Photography and Cinematography | Cinematography: Killer Creations Photography and Cinematography | Baraat: DJ Ice & Fresh Productions | Live Music: DJ Ice & Fresh Productions | DJ: DJ Ice & Fresh Productions | Sangeet Venue: Rochester Hills Banquet Center | Ceremony Venue: St. George Orthodox Church | Reception Venue: The Henry Autograph Collection | Planning & Design & Event Designer: Events By Raj Singh | Floral & Decor: Elegante Productions | Hair: Lisa at Runway Salon | Makeup: Linda MUA | Catering: The Henry Autograph Collection | Reception Gown Bridal Fashions: Natasha Dalal | Reception & Mehndi Bridal Jewelry: Festive Essentials | Cake & Treats: Angel's Cakes | Favors: Izzy Macarons | Invitations & Wedding Stationery: Indian Wedding Card | Mehndi Artist: Radhe Henna | Photo Booth: Quik Pix | Amazon: Zola | Rentals: Couture Events | Transportation: Dream Limousine | Bridal Wedding Gown: Jenna in White | Mehndi Decor: Bridal Insignia | Bridal Mehndi Hair: Ragdas Beauty | Bridal Mehndi Makeup: Makeup By JHobby | Mehndi DJ: Sugar Events Entertainment | Chenda Melam: Motown Melam | Bridal Home Backdrop: Luxe Events Detroit | Wedding Flower Varmala: Deets by J | Reception Decor & Florals: Couture Events MI


Livingston, NJ Indian Wedding by House of Talent Studio

Hi, Maharanis! Lisa & Harshal's lovely wedding celebration is live in today's Platinum Guide Blog.

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We hope your hearts be filled with joy and magic of their special day until we meet again, darlings!

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Photography: House of Talent Studio | Cinematography: House of Talent Studio | Venues: The Westin Governor Morris | Planning & Design: Detailed Affairs Team | Ceremony & Reception Venue: Crystal Plaza Group | Floral & Decor: Abhishek Decorators | Bride & Family Hair & Makeup: Dawn Gomez | Bridesmaids Hair & Makeup: Gina Ammlung | Bride / Mother / Sister Makeup: Divya Bhawnani | Bridesmaids Makeup: Tenzin | Catering: Moghul Caterers | DJ: Premier Entertainment | Baraat: Rags to Rickshaws | Pandit: Rakesh Pathak | Cake & Treats: Fancy Cakes


Colorado, Engagement Session by William Bichara Photography

Fresh snow, green pines, and epic views are just a few of the many settings that the Colorado mountains offered Ritu and Emon for their engagement session. The couple opted for one of the most scenic spots in the entire country to announce their union, and we are so glad William Bichara Photography captured the sweet images! The lovely pair burst with happiness while they posed amidst a white winter wonderland. For this first round of photos, they opted for relaxed outfits. I love how Ritu accessorized her black outfit with a denim jacket and a winter hat! The second round of snaps is so charming! The loving looks against the lined road it is simply perfect. The following scenario was the beautiful red rocks. The stunning natural rock formations were the natural backdrop that will make a timeless addition to the engagement album. For their last set, the duo posed in downtown Denver. The beautifully restored Union Station was a beautiful spot for some candid snaps. Colorado is stunning come wintertime, and I am glad they take advantage of this lovely season. After viewing these adorable shots, you'll be as inspired as we are, and I am sure you will want to see more! See the complete engagement gallery and take a peek to all the beauty of their wedding images, (Yes, we have all the wedding details too!) also captured by the talented William Bichara Photography featured in our Platinum Blog

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I hope this winter engagement photos wil inspire your own!

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Beverly Hills CA Indian Fusion Wedding by Samson Productions

My beautiful Maharanis, another week full of wonder and romance is here, so let's get it started with Sheliza & Farhan's grand wedding! Our couple had a fetching sangeet celebration at JW Marriott to enjoy with their loved ones. They chose the Beverly Wilshire A Four Seasons Hotel for their wedding celebration since the elegant design of the location matched perfectly with the couples' vision for their revelry. With Modern LA Weddings' assistance behind the curtains to bring their fantasy to reality, the lovebirds knew that they would have a memorable day to relish in their love. With the fantastic setting and the warm summer sunshine, our Maharani shone brighter than ever with  My Fair Bride's assistance to complete her look. This phenomenal artist did Sheliza's mehndi and makeup with her heart and soul for our Maharani to dazzle more than one. The bride's elegant garments from Manish Malhotra are heavenly, ladies! I am sure you will fall in love with every single one of her attires. I adore how our Maharani combined soft and bold colors and even different textures that go from smooth to shiny throughout the celebration. The groom was just as handsome, with some stunning suits to show off his most fashionable side and cheerful dance moves, with Dhamaka Productions in charge of keeping up a vivid ambiance no one could resist joining in! What a lovely way to walk into their newly-formed life together. Our dearling couple will hold these everlasting memories close to their hearts for many years to come. The remarkable Samson Productions made it easy as pie for them by capturing each instant in a delightful set of pictures. So, sweethearts, be my guests and bask in this sensational gallery we have compiled, ready to spark your imagination!

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How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?
Farhan and I met through the field of medicine. Farhan was a new attending and I was completing my first year of residency. Though we resided thousands of miles apart, we found time to meet regularly and get to know each other. We bonded through brunches, trips to the beach, basketball, scary movies and much more! After braving distance, and a year-long pandemic, Farhan knew he wanted to propose. Farhan planned for months to create the perfect fairytale proposal for me and asked me to marry him. And of course, I said yes! 

Share the scoop on your Proposal Story!
My proposal was one of the best days of my life. I was at home for Thanksgiving break and my mom "accidentally" let it slip that Farhan was going to propose the next month. I was upset at her but figured I would at least be prepared for the day. I wanted Farhan to come visit my family during the break but he said he had to work. I had a sneaking suspicion that he may try to surprise me but upon checking his work schedule, I saw that he was indeed scheduled to work over the Thanksgiving holiday. While I was at home, my best friend and maid of honor wanted to celebrate her birthday. She wanted to have a girls day to get our nails done and then do a photoshoot at the Grove, an outdoor mall in LA. She had such a perfect cover up story that I didn't even suspect anything. My mom hired a makeup artist to do my hair and makeup for the photoshoot because she said it would be the best time to trial out my look for my proposal the following month. It all made logical sense. Ironically, I told the makeup artist that I was upset at my mom for not being able to keep the secret of my upcoming proposal. Little did I know, he was in on the secret as well! When we got to the Grove, my best friend seemed a little stressed, but nothing out of the ordinary. We started taking pictures and walking around. Suddenly, music started playing throughout the mall. Before I had time to process what was going on, I was in the middle of a flash mob proposal! My friends and family were all there, and anyone that wasn't able to make it in person was online via a Zoom broadcast. When Farhan came out from the crowd, he started dancing and proposed to me during a Bollywood song. It was the most amazing, romantic, and spectacular proposal.

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 had a wedding planner, but my parents were my unofficial wedding planners throughout this entire process. I am a surgical resident so my time is not my own. I don't know what I would have done if I didn't have the support of my parents throughout the process. They visited venues, spoke to vendors, tasted food and assisted in all the other intricate details of the planning process. I knew that my parents knew what type of wedding we wanted and I put blind trust in their judgement. Although my parents did all the legwork, they made sure that Farhan and I approved of all the major aspects of our wedding - and they were all fabulous! We had LED walls, a photo booth, colorful decor, customized dance floors, delicious food every night, and amazing vendors overall.

What was the most enjoyable part of the planning process, and why?
I'm an organized person and google docs and spreadsheets became my best friends throughout the planning process. I had so much fun planning all the bridal events such as the bachelorette, the bridal shower and the bridesmaids lunch. My maid of honor, Sonam, and I would spend hours on the phone making sure the logistics of each event panned out. We planned a Grey's Anatomy themed Bachelorette in Seattle with 13 girls! It was such an amazing weekend to be surrounded by some of my closest friends. Another enjoyable part was planning and coordinating the dances to to be performed during the Sangeet night. My friends all took time out of their busy schedules to help choreograph and participate in up to 7 different dances. The performances turned out fabulous!

What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
One of the unique things about our wedding was the LED wall we had both on Sangeet night and Reception night. We were able to project different images, with lights and colors throughout the night. It enhanced our dance performances, pictures, videos and overall experience every night. Another fun aspect was the food stalls we had during our Sangeet. Our vendors put up 8-9 booths of different food items, with creative names. It was a fun way to let all of our guests try a variety of foods.

Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
One of the most special moments of our wedding was our Nikkah and Vow ceremony. The Nikkah is the traditional Muslim wedding, and that's when Farhan and I officially became husband and wife. We each wrote our own vows and exchanged rings in front of our closest family and friends. It was such a special moment that Farhan and I will remember for the rest of our lives.

Do you have any words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be?
Words of wisdom for future Brides-to-be would be to enjoy your wedding as much as possible! Wedding planning can be a stressful process, especially when you have a multiple-day wedding, but enjoy the process and enjoy the wedding! You only get one! The days will fly by, and you will wish that you could do it again. Try to enjoy the moments and have fun. And definitely eat every night!

Let your imagination sky-rocket, Maharanis! I'll see you soon with more brilliant stories!

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Photography: Samson Productions | Sangeet Venue: JW Marriott | Ceremony Venue: Beverly Wilshire A Four Seasons Hotel | Reception Venue: Beverly Wilshire A Four Seasons Hotel | Planning & Design: Modern LA Weddings | DJ: Dhamaka Productions | Bridal Fashions: Manish Malhotra


Blue Ridge, GA Engagement by Hakim's Studio

Hi, darlings! Don't miss Nausheen & Amyn's engagement photoshoot in today's Platinum Guide Blog.

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