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Hello, beautiful Maharanis! Today is a good day to continue enriching our minds and creativity by looking at a new love story that is as beautiful as inspiring. So, make sure to have your notebook handy because Vidhya & Kishore's wedding celebration is about to blow your mind with so many unique and mesmerizing ideas! This celebration started with a traditional and fabulous Sangeet Ceremony, in no less than the imponent Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West. After all, the long-awaited wedding day arrived, and these two lovebirds were more than prepared to link their lives in marriage. They wanted to keep a memory of every moment of this life milestone, so they decided to bring Bonnie Sen Photography on board to capture every detail of this dreamy day. The charming couple wanted to get India to the United States, and they did so! by celebrating their wedding ceremony at the luxury mansion The Olana. The sea green lengha designed by Sabyasachi that Vidhya wore for the main ceremony was impressive, as Tease to Please Hair put on her elegant and glamourous makeup and hairdo. Hence, our Maharani looked like she was from an Indian fairytale! After the emotional moments, they had a traditional-vibrant reception party, and all the guests danced the night away and enjoyed the delicious plates, cake, and treats that were served. All we have to say is that this reception party was beyond words and in case you were wondering who was responsible for the rhythmic music Shehnai Guy had the honor to be. Electric Karma International did a great job planning this unforgettable event with a fancy design. But if you, like us, could not get enough of it, check out more of this magical celebration of love in today's full gallery.  You'll love it!

Thanks for being part of this lovely story today, and remember, always be back for more! 

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Good Morning, Maharanis! I hope you are ready to dive into a new love story because Varsha & Shubhankar's wedding will take your breath away. So, let's not wait any longer and get ready to enjoy this intimate and romantic wedding at the EnVue, Autograph Collection. From the start, we have to say that it is no surprise that planning a wedding is not easy; still, Xquisit Events took the lead in planning this celebration and delivered nothing but utter perfection! And talking about perfection, our happy Maharani looked simply perfect in a hot pink Saree. It was very well complemented with traditional and elegant hair and makeup that Color Me Rouge selected for this occasion, making everyone turn their heads as she walked down the aisle. The couple's loved ones could not help to be joyful and amazed at the reception party. It was decorated with such an impressive beautiful color combination, with some golden, pink, and dark purple tones. The exquisite music was in charge of DJ Monu Singh Entertainment, and that's why the guests were tired of dancing at the end of the night! We can be a witness to this magnificent event thanks to the lens of Studio KSD, who brought this fairytale to us through unforgettable captures on outdoor stages so that you can get inspiration for your coming event too. Do not miss the spectacular shots in today's gallery. You will love every detail!

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 overall experience was pretty stressful as we had less than 6 months to plan. I loved my make-up artist, Meghna (color rouge) she was amazing and very accommodating. She understood my vision and did an amazing job. I got all my outfits from India, I loved all my outfits. Elegant affairs, our decorator did a great job on the decor. We went back and forth a lot but I love how the décor ended at the end. We also wanted a non-traditional venue for our wedding, we got lucky with Envue. They have an amazing patio with an amazing view. Our photographers ( studioKSD) were amazing, they understood our vision and made up feel super comfortable through the week. We loved how the photos and videos turned out.
How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
I always knew what I wanted for my bridal outfits. I wanted a colorful pastel piece for the sangeet outfit and have been following papa don’t preach for years and knew I wanted to have that for my sangeet outfit. When I wore my sangeet lehenga I knew this was the one. I wanted something traditional but modern for my wedding saree being south Indian. I found this monochromatic saree which I fell in love with. For my reception outfit, I knew I wanted Seem Gujral. I love her work and have been following her for weeks. I love the red lehenga.
What was the most enjoyable part of the planning process, and why?
I think just seeing how everything was coming together and the food and cake tastings.
What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
They loved the venue and the view. The wedding and reception décor was a hit with everyone
Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
It was the fact that our friends and families traveled from all parts of the world just to celebrate with us. Most of our families live in Dubai, Nigeria, Australia, and India.
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 sangeet, we wanted something really colorful, and elegant affairs did a great job. We had a flower-covered swing and a rickshaw for a photo booth. The main color theme was pink and purple. We ask our guests to wear pastels. We also wanted to have an ice gola station and all our guests loved that.
For the reception we wanted cherry blossoms, elegant affairs did a great job with that. I think we loved the reception decor the most.
Do you have any words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be?
Plan way ahead. Make that you book your favorite vendors asap. Also, enjoy the process, it can be stressful but you will miss it 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.)
Want to give a special shout-out to ZMGajrare for amazing gajras, she was amazing and did a great job. We loved our cake from Hudson cakery. All my jewelry was from Dubai from Malabar jewelers.

Ladies, I hope you have enjoyed today's story as much as I did. Do not forget to come back for more!

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Hello, beauties! The week is almost over, but the inspirational ideas and stories continue, so get ready to enjoy today's wedding celebration, showcasing all the magnificence and romance surrounding Salonee & Mihir's big wedding event! If you are up for an extra dose of inspiration, don't think twice and get ready to dive into this atmosphere of emotions, traditional flair, and love. For this first installment, we'll be looking at a romantic first-look photo shoot, thanks to the excellent job made by Ishan Fotografi, and oh boy, there is so much to admire! The way this photographic studio managed to capture the most romantic and intimate moments of this couple during their big wedding celebration is impressive! And talking about amazing, take a look at Salonee's gorgeous outfit. She was a total bombshell! But how could she not if she wore a beautiful pink lengha, with shiny red and silver crystals? And we cannot stress how much we loved the final look! It was complemented with luxury jewelry pieces such as a delight Tikka, long earrings, and a chocker to match them. Our gorgeous Maharani had a surreal celebration; with floral and decor details made up by House of Dipali. But everyone at the reception was having the time of their lives as they danced and shared the couple's happiness since DJ USA Events was rocking it. If you want to get more of this enchanting love story, you will find it in today's photoshoot full gallery. Make sure you don't miss it! 

We hope today's story has given you some ideas, so don't miss out on our coming magical tales! 

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Good Morning, Maharanis! It is a pleasure to bring you an insight into the wedding celebration of Hiral & Abhishek. This is an event that you are going to love! To start, we wanted to make you feel part of the fun-loving and emotional photoshoot held at the imposing Sheraton Valley Forge Hotel. We are blown away by the decoration and the colors that Xquisit Events planned and designed for this event, and how well they complement each other to create a captivating, romantic, and fun atmosphere. Also, the art of Henna by Tanvi made Hiral look unique, with such a beautiful job. Our beautiful Maharani wore an elegant and stylish embroidered outfit with pink accents that matched perfectly with the fantastic makeup and hairstyle by Joseph A. Anthony, and she was rocking. The reception party was not the exception! Every guest was dancing and sharing happiness with the new spouses. And thanks to the excellent job of Studio KSD, we can enjoy every detail of this incredible ceremony.  So, get ready to be amazed by this lovely wedding and enjoy the gallery we've prepared.

Thanks for your visit today! Don't forget to be back for more inspirational stories every day.

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Happy Thursday, darlings! Indian fusion weddings have something special that always makes our hearts melt with tenderness and joy, and Seema & Alex's wedding is no exception. Get ready to have a blast because today's fusion wedding packs all the things you love and so much more! We're starting this journey by joining this couple at The One & Only Westmount Country Club, where the ceremony and reception took place. L&B Events conceptualized this event to perfection, while All event Decorators by Jyoti enhanced the experience with heavenly decor. This winning combo created a soothing environment for Seema & Alex to tie the knot. Our lovely couple looked ravishing together, but it was our beautiful Maharani who stole the show! She said, "I do," looking like a princess after being glamorized by 217 Beauty. We love every bit of her traditional and glamorous look! For more amazing shots of this event, head over to our full gallery. We've compiled the best photos captured by PTaufiq Photography for your enjoyment, and sure you are going to love them!

How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?
Even though we found out later we were from the same hometown and had actually attended high school together for 2 years, we met when I was in medical school and he was working for the university I was attending.
I think I knew he was the one when I had to take my medical board exam and a few days before, we had just gotten into a huge fight. Despite not speaking for that time, the day before my exam, he showed up at my place with a packed lunch for me to take to my exam and a plan to take me out so I could relax the evening before. When I realized that no matter what was going on, he could be there for me with exactly what I needed when I needed it most, I had no question he was the one for me.
Share the scoop on your Proposal Story!
We had a plan to go to Napa Valley, California to celebrate his 30th birthday. We were meeting a few of our friends out there and had a plan to meet at a winery. While we were there for what I thought was his 30th birthday celebration, he pulled me aside saying he needed to "talk" to me about something serious. He took me to this terrace that overlooked the vineyard and instead of having that serious talk, I found myself on the receiving end of a beautiful proposal! After he popped the question, all of our friends, (including my brother and sister-in-law who had surprised me) came running out and celebrated with us!
I had always said I wanted a romantic private proposal but I also wanted our close family and friends to be there so he made the two work flawlessly together!
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.
My now husband and I are of two different religions so I knew we were going to have two ceremonies as that was important to both of us as well as our families. We wanted to do all the main wedding events within a day and even though we knew it was going to be tight, I did not want to extend it past that. Luckily, we are both from the same hometown so the location was pretty easy and after looking at venues in the area, we settled on Westmount Country Club.
Regarding decor, outfits, and hair and makeup, I am not a girly girl and I am relatively simple so what I kept saying to all the vendors, is "simple but elegant!" That was the case with hair and makeup as well as outfits. I love the way royal blue looks on our Indian skin so the color was chosen quickly and we just worked around that.
How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
So I had a wedding sari, a wedding dress, as well as my reception lehnga. Honestly speaking, my mom picked out my wedding sari and reception lehnga in India because I was unable to go due to COVID, but I was involved via Facetime and made the ultimate decisions. I did not have any restrictions about color, I was open to anything! My mom has always had great taste and she narrowed it down to awesome choices and I could not have been happier with the outfits. My wedding dress I picked out at a local bridal boutique with the help of a few friends! It was great to have the experience of getting both Indian as well as American outfits! It was the best of both worlds.
What was the most enjoyable part of the planning process, and why?
Though the planning process was mostly stressful, I think I enjoyed working with our coordinators at L&B Events! Lisa, Betsy, and the team were amazing in taking our ideas (no matter how ridiculous they were!) and making them possible! It was great to see that come to life! Oh, and the cake tasting! That was very yummmm. Haha
What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
We were told multiple times and by multiple people that it was evident that our wedding was planned not only for what was convenient to us but also for our guests. Even though our day was long, people enjoyed it because it was planned with them in mind. Also, we got MANY compliments on the food and DJ!
Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
I think when we did our first look at our reception hall before the guests entered. For me, that was when it all hit me that this was our wedding reception and that all those guests in the neighboring room at cocktail hour were here for us, to celebrate our love. It truly made me feel special in a way I never thought possible. It was a moment I will never forget.
Do you have any words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be?
The biggest piece of advice I have given to brides planning their weddings since I went through the process is yes it is a big day and yes you want it to be perfect, but just remember why you are doing it. Remember to take moments through the planning process to be with your person and enjoy your relationship outside of talking about wedding planning. I think it was so easy to get lost in all the details and specifics but the important thing is what comes after the wedding day, the marriage.

And that's a wrap for today, my lovely dears. I'll hope to see you again for the next grand romance!

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