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Hello, sweeties! The breathtaking union of Nima & Keyur at the luxurious Hanover Marriott was nothing short of a fairy tale. DipBeauty.MUA effortlessly accentuated Nima's elegance and charm. Each strand of her hair and stroke of makeup exquisitely complimented her ethereal aura. The magnificent floral installations and decor by Nirali Decor set the stage even more beautifully. Wedding Elegance NYC's expertise ensured the day flowed seamlessly, crafting a symphony of cherished moments and memories. Their precision, creativity, and passion shone brightly, making each moment picture-perfect. Palermo's Bakery presented a magnificent cake and treats with a symphony of flavors. Ishan Fotografi, with an eye for detail and a heart for romance, encapsulated each emotion, each smile, and each tear, immortalizing them for eternity. Every time these love birds look back at these photographs, they will be instantly transported to this magical day, reliving the love, the joy, and the unbreakable bond they cemented. Check out this gallery!

Let us hold onto the memories, the romance, and the magic this feature has sprinkled in our hearts!

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Hello, darlings! In the heart of the illustrious Park Château Estate, love was in the air, and the promise of a day drenched in romance beckoned all who entered Rhea & Frank's wedding. Rhea looked nothing short of regal, an ode to Makeup by Anita's artistic finesse, evident in every gentle stroke and hue adorned her face. Her magic touch is not merely about brushes and palettes; it's an art form that merges the bride's vision with her creative genius. The meticulous planning and decor, an exquisite collaboration between Elizabeth Marino and Anderson Flowers, MDL, painted a panorama of romance, reflecting the depth and beauty of their love story. Music is the heartbeat of any celebration, and DJ Sunny Parekh and Kurani Studios enwrapped everyone in an embrace of festivity and extravaganza. Entrusted with the profound task of preserving these moments was the adept team from Studio KSD. They ensured that no memory, tear, or smile slipped away from the canvas of this unforgettable day. Their lens didn't merely capture images but the essence of love and celebration that permeated every second. Explore the gallery we compiled for you. You'll not regret it!

Darlings, keep an eye out for our upcoming posts. Until then, happy wedding planning, my friends!

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Good Morning, ladies! Do you know how they say that perfection is in the details? Well, we want to help you achieve that beautiful and perfect wedding you've always imagined, and there is no better way to do it than check today's lovely photoshoot of Shalini & Neil's wedding. So, get ready! Today, we'll be taking you inside the Delta Hotels by Marriott Anaheim Garden Grove halls to look at what perfection looks like! Flawlessness was everywhere here, and our lovely Maharani was no exception. Shalini wanted to wear a red outfit, not just because it is traditional but because she wanted to add some memories of her romantic and emotional proposal event. Frontier Heritage made her look simply breathtaking by selecting an amazing bridal lengha for her. She also wore elegant hair and makeup to highlight her natural cuteness, and fancy jewelry was present too. There is no doubt she looked like royalty with the dreamed attire! To enhance the venue's beauty, Kismet Event Design crafted marvelous backgrounds and scenarios, we are sure you will love as they demonstrate how you can use your decor to create incredible shots that will make you look splendid. It was with our happy bride's favorite colors and tones on this occasion. Definitely, Events by Sep designed a luxury, classy and chic unforgettable event. But if you want to add a joyful ambiance to your reception party, don't forget to have a great DJ to liven up every moment of your big day; Fusion Sounds are the way to go. They have an endless repertoire of rhythms and lightning services that will put everyone to dance! And In case you were wondering who is the mastermind behind today's visual masterpieces, it is none other than Greycard Photography. So, if you want to relieve this magnificent celebration, we have more impressive shots for you in today's full gallery.  Go check them out!  You'll be enchanted.

How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?
I knew he was the one when I first came down to Pittsburgh only to have a delayed flight! I was supposed to come in at 6 pm and instead came home at midnight. When I walked in he had this whole dinner at home set up, with plates and red napkins and candles! He even cooked the perfect meal!
Share the scoop on your Proposal Story!
What I thought would be a fancy lunch date on top of the mountain turned out to be the man of my dreams popping the question! Somehow he got me dressed up, got my nails done, and got to on a gondola without any suspicion. When he got to the location on the top, I saw the proposal set up, and I said to him, "Oh, look, someone is getting proposed to; we can't go there" I tried to stop him many many times from going closer and closer to the site. It clicked to me when the violist started playing the Wada Raha song that this proposal was for me! He proposed, and everyone around the site cheered, and then 5 mins later our whole family showed up! Literally all of them from all over the states!
Location: @crystalmountain
Photographer: @larsonfotographic
Violinist: @christiebeckerviolin playing Wada Raha
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.
I started planning in the middle of COVID, thinking it would go away. But all of my vendors were really nice and willing to work with me. We originally had a July date, but due to restrictions in other countries, we had to push back our date to December. Our vendors were flexible in making the change without any issues. I started off booking my make-up artist Drea first! We only had our date at this point. Then I went on to book my venue and wedding planner at the same time. The rest fell in place one by one!
How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
This was really hard since I was not able to go to India and new outfits were not coming to the states. I knew I wanted to wear red. The first store we went to was Frontier in LA. I tried on a few but really fell in love with one of them. But I knew I should try more when I went to NY and NJ. So a few months later I went around and tried on more, sometimes I tried them on just to entertain myself and see if I liked anything I wore! But all I could think of was that outfit I really liked. The week after I told my mom to just go purchase the one I really liked and she face timed me and we bought it!
I also wanted to wear my mom's wedding sari or try to incorporate it into my outfit somehow! The final look didn't come together till the week before but I decide to wear it with a white choli as my baarat outfit. This was super special because my mom and I did a little welcome dance as well.
What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
They all said they loved the food and coming to California even though the weather wasn't the best!
Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
Every time I look at our highlight video all of the memories just rush in now! I think the most fun I had was during our pithi and sangeet night. We did a flash mob during the sangeet and it was the most amazing thing ever that came together!
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.
Pithi: The theme for this event was Capri/lemon. The team did an amazing job making the ganpathi in various blue sea items!
Satak: The idea was to go with something peaceful and serenity. So we decided to do a lotus in the background with cherry trees coming from the side.
Sangeet: The theme was Jaipur. I called this event Pink City Soriee on our invites.
Wedding: All white with greenery
Reception: I wanted to bring back a little bit of the proposal to bring in a full circle of this time period. We added a mountain decal on our dance floor with red and purple flowers through out the backdrop and tables.
Do you have any words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be?
Enjoy it all! Try not to worry too much about small details and small fights with your parents. Go with the flow and enjoy it because it won't come again.
Anything else you want to tell us? We'd love to hear all about your other details! (jewelry, mehndi, venue, cake, bouquets, etc.)
HairMake up: @dreavmakeup
Event Planner: @eventsbysep
Pithi Decor: @onyxmoonevents
Decor: @hellokismet
Photo: @greycardphotography
Video: @aveclumiereproductions
Henna: @mehndibymasu
DJ/Lighting: @fusionsoundsla
Reception Donuts: @thefrygirlinc
Satak:
Bride’s Outfit: @mayyurgirotracouture
Groom’s Outfit: @rivesseclothing
Sangeet:
Bride’s Outfit: @papadontpreachbyshubhika
Groom’s Outfit: @mayyurgirotracouture
Wedding:
Bride’s Outfit: @frontierheritage
Groom’s Outfit: @aveindiadesign.newyork
Reception:
Bride’s Outfit: Daminis in NJ
Groom’s Outfit: Indochino

Thanks for being part of Shalini & Neil's romantic event! Be updated with us daily for more! 

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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!

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 to cancel our destination wedding in India due to flight restrictions during the pandemic and had four weeks to start from scratch! We enlisted Electric Karma's help to secure a venue and logistics. It took four weeks to plan their three-day wedding.
We fell in love with the Olana, a mansion on the outskirts of Dallas, TX. The mansion's vast grounds, fountains, pools, and chandeliers mirrored the European influences of the palaces in India. Having lost our mothers, we drew a lot of their aesthetic inspiration on all the wedding looks and the decor for the wedding.
Prashe created a mandap with greens, gold, and bougainvilleas, the favorite flower of both their nearly departed moms, as a symbol of their presence right above our altar. It served as a pop of color as we wore subdued ivory and greens.
How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
We selected muted green tones for our ceremony as a tribute to my mother's favorite color and wedding dress. I finalized a custom Sabyasachi lehenga gown paired with uncut and cut diamonds, emeralds, and pearls gold necklace and earrings. I completed the look with her mother's gold bangles as something borrowed.
What was the most enjoyable part of the planning process, and why?
We were suffering from a bit of “decision fatigue” as this was the third time we were planning this wedding, as the first two were canceled due to the pandemic. It was helpful to have our team at Electric Karma, Prashe, Bonnie Sen, Mir Anwar, and Olana, to keep us focused on making those critical decisions, ultimately making our wedding an ultimate success. Bharati kept us focused by inviting us to all the food and cocktail tastings.
What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
Our guests loved our gift baskets provided upon hotel check-in. It included a bottle of champagne, personalized groomsmen carryall,  jewelry, and custom-made pouches made by Payal Singhal, including a silk face mask, silk hair band for the ladies, and a silk pocket square for the gents. This included personalized messages detailing the weekend's events.
They also loved the ambiance created by the live music with the shehnai (@shehnaiguy) and tabla (@agambeats) during the ceremony playing on the second-floor balcony. the natural acoustics for the room was phenomenal.
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 their pre-wedding celebrations held at Vidhya's family home, I wore a yellow floral saree by Varun Bahl and a Kanjeevaram silk saree by Gaurang.
For the evening Sangeet, Prashe created a complete bohemian oasis with a custom emerald green dance floor. To match the bohemian vibe, I wore a gown by Payal Singhal and paired it with a top by Cinq a Sept. Kishore wore a blue sherwani by Kunal Rawal, wedding date embroidered on the back of the Sherwani.

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

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Happy Thursday, Maharanis! Thanks to Shivani & Kailash's magnificent event, sweetness and inspiration are coming your way. Our lovebirds had a tremendous celebration at the Hilton Pearl River. From a lovely night at the market with street food from Indian regions to an unforgettable ceremony commemorating a new chapter in Shivani & Kailash's lives. This venue was the perfect setting for such incredible moments! Its undeniable elegance surrounded our newlyweds during their events, accompanied by the charming adornments only the team from Elegant Affairs Inc. could deliver. But ladies, it was our gorgeous lovebirds that captivated everyone! Our Maharani trusted in the elegance and exclusive styles only Shyamal & Bhumika, Wellgroomed Designs Inc, Phera, and Anita Dongre provide. She dazzled Kailash with phenomenal and classy hair and makeup done by Flawless Beauty by Pauline. Kudos to StyleBySmita, that made sure to highlight the beauty of the bridal party! Ladies, I have to say Shivani's mehndi art, designed by Mehndikalogie, was also glamorous! The perfect traces combined with the magnificent lengha our Maharani wore. Kailash cannot be left behind. He decided to wear a modern tuxedo from Suitsupply. My dears, I think they are made for each other! But ladies, if you wonder how this couple pampered their guests, let me tell you one detail you don't want to miss. The mouthwatering cuisine from Adyar Ananda Bhavan and Benares Caterers provided a tasteful touch no one will ever forget! Also, the very well-known Chef Gaurav Anand deserves a standing ovation for the delicious cuisine that amazed every guest! Of course, music is a must for an event like this one! So, Premier DJ Usa PSAV made sure to take the right vibes to the next level. Ladies, this was a wedding to remember! Everything was perfect, including the lovely invitations Azure Couture Event Stationery designed for our sweet duo. Our couple had nothing to worry about because every detail was taken care of to perfection. Sweeties, every significant moment deserves excellent pictures. Thanks to the exceptional team from Ishan Fotografi, all the little details of these events will live forever. Check out these creative photos available for you in this gallery. My sweeties, I know you will love this event as much as I did.

And that's a wrap ladies. Keep coming back for more fairytales!

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