Happy Friday, Maharanis! If you're like us and you never get enough of these beautiful celebrations of love, today you've the opportunity to be part of the happiness of this sweet couple, Tara & Raghav. We are sure you will love it! So, we've decided to bring you a little about this fantastic and alluring wedding. Are you ready to join us? Today's journey into this happily ever after the story begins with an inspirational and fun-loving photoshoot at the magnificent Nixon Library & Museum. Tara & Raghav had a great time full of love, laughter, and elegance. At the same time, the incredible lens of George Swar Photography fascinatingly captured these moments and feelings. By seeing this gorgeous shots, you can get filled with the joy and emotion our lovely couple was experiencing at that moment. The delicate selection of colors for the bride's makeup is simply divine! It was the perfect complement to Tara's bright beautiful smile. We can't deny the gorgeous Mendhi art she wore, and it was thanks to OC Henna. We want to give a special shoutout to Flash Sitar aka Farhan Khan, who delighted the guests with his rhythmic melodies. A celebration that exceeded all expectations! Go check out more of this beautiful story in the incredible gallery we've prepared. Definitely, you're going to love it!
How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?
We met online! He messaged me and we eventually met up in person after texting for a short time. I knew he was the one pretty early into our relationship, he was so sweet and I have always felt like I’ve known him much longer than I actually have.
Share the scoop on your Proposal Story!
It was his birthday, and he told me were going on a friend’s boat in to celebrate, but when we arrived at our destination it was actually the beach where he had a cute little proposal set up.
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.
Planning the wedding was quite a unique experience, especially earlier on in the pandemic. We had a lot of virtual consultations and made decisions via email or video call. We put a lot of trust into our vendors and our ability to communicate what we want. We had a vision in mind and wanted the wedding to reflect a romantic, understated yet elegant vibe.
Theme-wise we were going for an elegant ode to Valentine’s Day and colors like red, pink, magenta, and white, since the event was so close to Valentine’s day.
Our venue really brought our vision of a romantic garden wedding and elegant ballroom reception to life. It was the perfect setting for our event.
Getting our outfits however was a nerve-wracking experience as we had to order them from India over the span of multiple video calls and were not able to travel there to shop or get fit.
How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
I always knew I wanted a traditional red lengha for my wedding day. However, being the type of person that am I wanted to do something a little different from the norm, so I opted for a really soft pink, almost white dupatta/veil to drape over my head. I also had a super soft turquoise almost white second dupatta to drape across the outfit. Both dupattas matched the pink and turquoise details on the lengha and really stood out!
What was the most enjoyable part of the planning process, and why?
The most enjoyable part of the planning process was definitely the food, cake, and dessert tasting because who doesn’t love food?! It was also a nice break from the stressful parts of planning where my husband & I could enjoy some food and make easy decisions.
What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
Our guests really loved the vibe, music, & food at all of our events. They were pleasantly surprised that we decided to go for a plated full-service dinner over a buffet, which is more typical for a South Asian wedding. We did have a chaat station at the cocktail hour that was buffet style, which was a huge hit with all the guests!
Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
The first look! The look on my husband’s face when he saw me as a bride was something that makes me smile whenever I think about it!
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.
Two days before the wedding we had an intimate Haldi/mehndi at our home, our families got together, sang traditional Punjabi wedding songs, ate, and had henna done while we kicked off the official wedding festivities. The evening before the wedding we hosted our sangeet, which was the party before the party, we ate, drank, and danced all night. My husband and I did a choreographed performance together as well as with our families! We also had live dhol music. It really was the perfect way to start the wedding celebrations!
Do you have any words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be?
As cliché as it may sound- Understand that everything will not be perfect no matter how hard we try. Things are going to go wrong here and there and in the end, your day is going to feel perfect despite it all & you’ll only remember all the good memories! It can be an emotional time, so definitely process your emotions however you need to, and budget for a wedding planner or at least a day if coordinator! You will be SO glad you did!
That's all for this week beauty queens! I hope you have enjoyed all the stories. Come back for more!
