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Welcome to the mesmerizing fairytale wedding of Sajal & Roneet in today's Platinum Guide Blog.

How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?
I met Roneet on Hinge, and I knew he was "the one" when he proceeded to feed me tacos on our FIRST date. Just kidding... kinda. It was not only through his compassion, care, and selflessness throughout our relationship, but also how we brought out each other's inner child through laughter and tears, and how he nurtured every part of it. The best moments were and continue to be the best times but through the hardest times we broke down, communicated, understood each other, and grew not only individually but together. It didn't take long for me to realize this is my person, and we couldn't wait to enjoy and cherish this life together.

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We had the most amazing day together at home doing the things we normally do on a Saturday. Cooking breakfast together, enjoying some relaxing time at the pool, and then sitting on our egg chairs on the balcony, laughing and talking, feeling so connected, when Ronnie got on both knees (because he had a torn ACL) and asked me to be his wife!

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 was a journey! I wouldn't change it for the world. Choosing Los Willows as our venue was one of the best decisions we made. It is truly the most magical place, an escape and a place of its own. The moment we saw this venue, we knew this was the one. The energy in this venue is ethereal and everything we wanted. @DolledUpByLuLu, LuLu dolled me up for my big day, and I have to say, as I'm sure many know, she did not disappoint! The most amazing HMU artist, not only with her beautiful artistic work, but she will truly go above and beyond. AND her vibrant, comforting personality eased all the day-of anxieties. Working with TBD San Diego was also a wonderful experience; they truly understood our vision and delivered. They were so well organized and delivered the dream mandap I imagined, in addition to everything else.

How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
I always imagined wearing something different from the norm, but as the day drew closer, I realized this is the one time I get to fully wear red, especially knowing how auspicious it is. I found a few places in SoCal that had amazing options with a hefty price tag, but I really wanted something unique and affordable, so ultimately I found a place in NorCal, Megha's Closet. Not going to lie, communication was lacking through the whole process, but the outfit quality and delivery was amazing. I walked into her boutique and immediately knew this outfit was the one. Once I received it, it fit like a glove, no additional alterations needed.

What was the most enjoyable part of the planning process, and why?
The most enjoyable process during wedding planning was with Ronnie, envisioning our special day together. To truly create something that was our own, of course, with the help of our vendors, parents, and family. But to be in a space where Ronnie was invested and involved in creating our dream day was the most beautiful thing to create together.

What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
Our guests by far loved the entertainment at cocktail hour, our flute player. Anis Chandani. He delivered beyond what we requested and even expected. We were running behind schedule, and he kept the energy and party going even prior to the start of our reception. Anis had guests singing and dancing, and there were such special moments to watch for Ronnie and me as we enjoyed all of our photos and wedding footage from the cocktail hour.

Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
The most special moment for me during our wedding was when I finally saw Ronnie during our first look. I had been very stressed and anxious amongst all the emotions and anticipation, and when I saw Ronnie, I felt at ease, and I knew everything was going to be okay. Other honorable mentions would include when I saw Ronnie walking down the aisle with my mother (which wasn't part of our timeline) and when I saw my father the moment before we walked down the aisle together. Sharing my first dance with my father was one that I will hold closest to my heart.

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.
The decor by TBD San Diego was beyond what we had expected. We created a mood board and met in person, where they mocked a centerpiece and asked all the questions to understand what we were looking for. As I look back, I can honestly say I wouldn't have changed it in any way. The special details, such as invites, drink signs, and fans, were all designed and created by my best friend and Maid of Honor, Shilpa Hampole.

Do you have any words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be?
Wedding planning is a lot, sometimes a lot of opinions. Stay engaged with the things that matter to you most and understand that every detail really isn't going to be the biggest deal in the end. Put the work in beforehand to ease your mind as much as you can day of. But in the end, no matter what happens, enjoy every moment. It really does go by so fast. So don't sweat the small stuff, the small details. The things that may not have gone as planned, know one will know, and only you and your husband will remember. It'll be something you laugh about later. Cherish the magical moment you have with him through all of it, cause it really is something else. Once in a lifetime.

Anything else you want to tell us? We'd love to hear all about your other details! (jewelry, mehndi, venue, cake, bouquets, etc.)
Ronnie would like to add...
It was lit.

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How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?
Kismet- that’s the essence of our story and relationship. We met purely by fate! I was in Cancun celebrating my birthday with friends, while Ankur was there with his own group celebrating a friend's birthday. Though we were staying at different resorts, our paths crossed at a concert, which was a meeting that was truly meant to be. I was originally supposed to go to Cabo and even planned to attend a different concert on another day, but fate had other plans. I knew he was the one when I realized that he was my manifestation and everything I dreamed and hoped for in a partner.

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In March 2024, I went back to my hometown for what was supposed to be an award ceremony honoring my brother. Instead, I was taken to a breathtaking botanical garden, where the sweet sound of a violin filled the air, and there was Ankur down on one knee. After the photo shoot, the surprise continued when Ankur took me to another location where our closest family and friends were waiting to celebrate our engagement with us.

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.
Our wedding journey began with Indian destination weddings, which helped us find the perfect venue and took care of our guests' accommodations. Through them, we met our amazing wedding planners. They were our biggest advocates who went above and beyond to bring our vision to life. When I wanted to do a makeup trial and taste test of the menu, they helped me to coordinate a visit to the venue two months prior to our big day. With their connections across Mexico, we were introduced to some of the most talented vendors who helped create the perfect fusion of our cultures and personalities in every detail.

What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
Our guests were at the heart of what made our wedding feel so magical. Seeing people from so many different chapters of our lives come together added a deeper layer of meaning and warmth to the celebration. From the moment that they arrived, they expressed that they were in absolute awe, and while the ocean and resort set a tone, they weren't the only breathtaking factors. They especially appreciated the attention to detail that was woven into every part of each day. It was the fresh flowers, elegant decor, captivating performances, the receptions prior to our ceremonies, and the variety in the selection of food. Our guests could tell that every element was intentionally done and carefully planned. Beyond the beautiful aesthetics, everyone raved about how much fun they had celebrating a true fusion of cultures and traditions. Many guests told us that our wedding set a new standard, one they'll be reminiscing about for years to come.

Do you have any words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be?
Take every opportunity to pause, breathe, and truly soak in the joy and love surrounding you from everyone who came to celebrate such an important milestone with you. The little things that don't go as planned won't matter as your guests won't notice, and you'll soon forget them too. What you'll remember is the beautiful feeling of celebrating your union and the love that filled the day.

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After over a year of planning, Nisha & Rohan’s dream wedding weekend finally arrived—and it was nothing short of spectacular. Hosted at the breathtaking Crystal Springs Resort, every moment felt like a page from a modern fairytale filled with laughter, color, and heartfelt emotion. From intimate family ceremonies to energetic dance floors, their celebration was a joyful journey of love captured to perfection.

The festivities began on Friday with two intimate Graha Shanti ceremonies at home, setting a serene and auspicious tone for the weekend ahead. Later that evening, they gathered their closest friends and family for a warm and lively Mehndi celebration, complete with games that brought everyone’s competitive side to life. Saturday brought the kind of energy that defines South Asian celebrations—a Sangeet to remember. Held at the Diamond Ballroom, Minerals Hotel, Crystal Springs Resort, the night featured an incredible lineup of thirteen performances that kept the crowd on their feet. Nisha & Rohan surprised each other with solo dances that stole the show—her dazzling performance to “Sharara” and his nostalgic rendition of “Ek Pal Ka Jeena”, complete with the iconic Hrithik moves. They closed out the performances with a high-energy medley of Bollywood hits, including “Chaleya,” “Akhiyaan Gulaab,” and “Thug Le,” before the night turned into an all-out Garba, Dandiya, and dance floor extravaganza.

Sunday morning came early, but the excitement never waned. After heartfelt Getting Ready moments and an intimate First Look at the Quarry, the couple exchanged personal vows in a private setting—shedding a few tears and plenty of smiles. Rohan then made a grand Baraat entrance in his striking red Corvette, dancing his way to the ceremony with infectious joy. At the Baraat Gate, Nisha’s parents and family welcomed him with open hearts and blessings.

Then came one of the most emotional moments of the weekend: Nisha’s entrance into the Wedding Garden at Grand Cascades Lodge. Draped in a stunning maroon and gold lehenga, she walked under a matching chaddar carried lovingly by her four first cousins—a moment that drew tears from everyone watching. The ceremony, designed with timeless beauty by Exclusive Events, was a scene of elegance and emotion. As if scripted by the heavens, the sun broke through the clouds just as the couple began their pheras, bathing the ceremony in golden light. Their emotional vidai followed soon after, with Nisha & Rohan driving off in the same red Corvette that had marked his Baraat entrance—a perfect poetic full circle.

Just when guests thought the weekend couldn’t possibly get more magical, the couple’s dazzling reception at the Big Sky Pavilion began. Their first dance—an elegant mix of “I Like Me Better” and “Suraj Hua Maddham”—featured dramatic lifts and romantic dips that left guests mesmerized. Shiza Rizwan worked her magic in both hair and makeup as well as draping and styling, ensuring Nisha looked radiant. Moghul Caterers delighted guests with a menu bursting with flavor and tradition, while Cafe Pierrot created a cake as beautiful as it was delicious. DJ Ohm and Atish Kirpalani elevated every event with music that kept hearts racing and feet moving all night long. From henna artistry by Hiral Vyas to the chic stationery by Minted, every vendor played a part in creating a seamless, unforgettable experience.

But perhaps what truly made this wedding unforgettable was the way it was captured. Saroj Studios, with their cinematic finesse and eye for emotion, documented the day with breathtaking artistry. Their cinematography doesn’t just show what the wedding looked like—they make you feel it. Every laugh, every tear, and every sparkle reflected the essence of what Maharani Weddings celebrates—love in all its vibrant, beautiful forms.

How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?
Rohan and I are college sweethearts. We met through a mutual friend, and our first date was one evening at Starbucks on campus. We ended up talking for so long that Starbucks kicked us out at closing! I knew he was “the one” when I realized I was scared at the thought of losing him and could not picture my life and future without him.

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In March 2024, we took a little getaway trip to Cancún, where Rohan proposed two days before my birthday. Rohan told me we were going to a yacht party as an excuse for me to get dressed up, and it worked! It was quite a long journey to get to the proposal spot, including two taxi rides and a ferry, but it was worth it because Rohan really found a hidden jewel in La Isla Mujeres. He proposed at a beautiful cliffside where no one else was present but the two of us. Rohan had arranged for an incredible photo shoot with a local photographer, which then followed and was very memorable and fun. It rained on and off that day, so we were initially disappointed, but some say rain is good luck, so we decided to make the most of it, and our photos turned out amazing regardless. We came back to our hotel, and Rohan had secretly arranged for our room to be beautifully decorated with roses, balloons, champagne, chocolate, and a “Marry Me” sign. It all felt like a dream!

How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
My favorite color is pink, so I was initially set on wearing a pink bridal lehenga for the wedding ceremony. I tried many pink lehengas, in all shades of pink, but I was not really sold on any particular one. One day, disappointed in the ceremony lehenga search, I decided to change direction and start looking for a Sangeet lehenga, and my eyes were immediately drawn to this dark red/maroon and gold sparkling lehenga. It was stunning. I tried it on and instantly knew it was “the one” for the wedding ceremony. My husband, fiancé at the time, and our immediate family all loved the lehenga as well, so I bought it that day, which was very unusual for me, as I was typically indecisive when it came to finalizing wedding lehengas.

What was the most enjoyable part of the planning process, and why?
In addition to not hiring a wedding planner, we also undertook other wedding vendor roles. With my dance background, I decided to choreograph all the wedding dances from Sangeet to Reception, and Rohan, with his tech background, became our personal DJ and mixed all our wedding music from dances to entrances and more. I personally loved choosing the dance songs with Rohan and choreographing each of them uniquely based on who was performing. The dances were such an integral part of our wedding, so we are really glad we made the decision to make them our own from start to finish. It was also really fun teaching Rohan the choreography for our 3 dances and practicing together for hours on end in his apartment; it was an atypical but regular date night.

What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
Many of our guests were very kind and complimentary, noting our wedding was straight out of a Bollywood movie! The music, dances, energy, and hype that Rohan and I brought to each wedding event and each dance really resonated with all our guests, and that’s what they remember most. This means a lot to us because we really put a lot of time and effort into all of our dances and music, and ultimately, we wanted to ensure that our guests had a great time!

Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
One particularly special moment that constantly replays in our mind was performing our Bride & Groom dance at the Sangeet. It was the last dance of the performance portion of the evening, dance 13. At that point in the evening, we were both exhausted having performed so many dances as well as solos, but we could not wait to perform our first official dance as Bride & Groom! Over our wedding weekend, Rohan and I performed a total of 3 dances as a couple, of which the Sangeet dance felt the most special and fun because it included all our favorite Bollywood songs like “Akhiyaan Gulab,” “Chaleya,” and “Thug Le,” and was the most upbeat and energetic dance. As mentioned in response to a different question, when our guests saw us dance, they felt like they were transported to a Bollywood movie, and that attests to how much energy and spirit we brought to our dances. This was the first time our guests saw us dance together, and it was only a taste of all the dancing and fun that was to come the rest of the wedding weekend.

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When love meets the ocean breeze, magic happens—and Kamy & Parvin’s wedding was pure paradise wrapped in vibrant hues, heartfelt laughter, and just the right amount of sparkle. Imagine waves whispering vows in the background, petals dancing in the wind, and guests caught somewhere between joyful tears and spontaneous bhangra. Yes, it was that kind of celebration—the kind that makes you want to quit your day job and become a full-time wedding guest.

Set along the breathtaking Riviera Maya coastline, Dreams Natura Resort & Spa provided the perfect canvas for this tropical fairytale. The couple’s vision of blending timeless South Asian traditions with a modern destination twist came alive through the impeccable artistry of I Do Celebrations. From seamlessly choreographed logistics to Pinterest-worthy setups, their team transformed every space into an experience. If “effortless elegance” had a synonym, it would be this wedding.

Of course, no South Asian celebration is complete without florals that flirt with perfection—and Santiago Sanchez Floral Design delivered in full bloom. Every arrangement felt like a love letter written in roses, orchids, and lush greenery. Kamy’s bridal look was nothing short of ethereal. With the magic touch of Makeup Tadeo Perza, she radiated confidence, grace, and that just-married glow that no highlighter can replicate (though we’re convinced Tadeo might’ve found a way). Her intricate mehndi by Loto Mehndi told stories of love, luck, and laughter, while Lemons and Mehndi ensured that every guest left with their own touch of artistry—because who can resist a little mehndi magic under the Caribbean sun?

The soundtrack to this spectacular celebration was pure fire. DJ Josh Rajkumar (JRK) and DJ Barz (Harshil Patel) took turns spinning beats that had everyone from the flower girl to grandmavibing on the dance floor. If energy could be bottled, these two would be billionaires. Their playlists flawlessly blended Bollywood bangers, Top 40 hits, and just enough throwback tracks to make everyone say, “Wait, I love this song!”

Behind the scenes, Dreamcatcher Films captured every glimmering moment with cinematic flair, while Jhankarlo Photography—the creative genius behind this visual dream—brought it all to life with his signature eye for emotion and detail. Every frame from Jhankarlo feels like a heartbeat—a perfect balance of artistry and authenticity that reminds us why he’s one of the most sought-after destination photographers in the industry. His work didn’t just capture Kamy & Parvin’s day; it immortalized it.

And because modern weddings deserve modern storytelling, iContentYou joined the celebration to create instant, scroll-stopping social content. Let’s not forget the masterminds who made this destination dream logistically flawless—Shaadi Destinations. As the go-to travel concierge for couples tying the knot abroad, they ensured every guest arrived stress-free, sun-kissed, and ready to celebrate love island-style. 

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