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Good morning, Maharanis! It is reel day, and we are delighted to release the beautiful highlight video of Nija and Ketan's elegant nuptials in New Jersey. The pair asked Studio KSD to capture and film their best wedding moments, and the stunning visuals are pure magic! I am sure this film will take your breath away. Indian culture and festivities came together at The Merion, and their unique Skylight Ballroom was the setting for their grand ceremony. Natural light bathed the wedding rituals thanks to the majestic glass dome that crowned the open round mandap created by All Event Decorators. After the I do's, Nija and Ketan concluded their wedding celebrations with an upscale reception party enlivened by DJ BK from Luxe Event Group from Luxe Event Group, during which their dearest and nearest took the mic and delivered touching toasts and speeches for the newlyweds! EC Spin 360 entertained the guests and created memories with a 360 selfie booth while Mr. Paanwala provided a delicious Paan station for the partygoers! I absolutely adore the couple's fashion. Nija was the ultimate Maharani thanks to the glam touch of Beauty by Jasbina and Mehndi artists Aneeta Nashad. She flaunted a show-stopping floral ensemble and opted for an elegant white lehenga with sparkly work for her final event. While Ketan also went for a white-off Sherwani suit that he completed with a mint scarf for the ceremony and looked sharp in a tuxedo from Nazranaa at the reception. The entire soiree was planned without a worry, thanks to Posh Kreations, who created a personalized celebration and masterfully executed all the details from start to end! Check the reel below and let Nija and Ketan's film inspire your wedding day!

How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?
We met the new traditional way. Ketan actually knew I was the one first and told me so during one of our first dates. From the very beginning, we just “clicked” and on our first date, we talked for literal hours! He’s always so open, honest, and steady! I knew he was the one because of how safe and comfortable he made me feel. I can be as goofy as I want and he’s right there with me!
Share the scoop on your Proposal Story!
It was during the pandemic, so he told me to dress up and come over for a dinner. Smart move because I had been WFH and my normal attire would have been leggings and a sweatshirt! When I came over, he took me out to the back patio and it was so beautifully decorated with candles and flower petals everywhere! My favorite song was playing too when we walked out and our closest friends and family were hiding on the side. After he proposed, they all shouted congratulations and we had champagne and celebrated from a distance since it was early in the pandemic. It was such a wonderful moment and one that I will cherish forever!
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 got married at The Merion in the skylight ballroom! I have loved that ballroom since I was a guest at a wedding there many years ago and always had it in the back of my mind. Ketan and I went to go see it and he instantly fell in love with it too! Once that was finalized, our decor and clothing all revolved around that. I knew I wanted an outdoor rose garden theme for the wedding to complement the beautiful dome in the ballroom. For the evening, I always envisioned an elegant black tie cocktail theme and we added greenery and candles to tie in both the wedding and reception together. Our decorator did such an amazing job with both!
How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
I knew from the beginning that I didn’t want a traditional red dress. Since we were having a rose garden theme wedding, I wanted something that would complement it. We found my dress at the last shop and it was perfect! White with all the spring/summer floral colors. We decided to coordinate both families' outfits, with my family in light pink and Ketan’s family in light green. So many guests complimented us on how well the coordination was and how beautiful the whole family looked together!

Maharanis! We unveiled Nija and Ketan's wedding photos in our Main Blog not long ago! Just click here to peruse this charming fête.

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Most high school crushes don't last, but Aanchal and Neel is a love story that stands the test of time. They met while Aanchal was a Freshman and Neel was a Sophomore and have been together since then! After a surprise flash mob proposal and Covid pushing their wedding date almost a year later, the wait finally culminated in a big wedding spree! Aananya by ZK helped the couple through the entire process and together created every last detail for each event following the couple's vision. These details included the splendid decor Liz Decorations created for the outdoor ceremony. The plethora of pretty hues and gorgeous flowers contributed to the space's spring and bright feeling. Raja Neel surprised the crowd by riding one of the stunning white horses of Olde Towne Carriages for his Baraat. At the same time, Aanchal amazed her Raja and her guests, looking like an authentic Maharani. An exquisite red lehenga and a beautiful flower bun by Hair by Mim comprised her trousseau, while a bespoke bridal mehndi by Bhavna's Henna embellished her arms and feet! She picked an elegant lehenga set in her favorite color for her reception, and Malia's Makeup Artistry elevated the look with flawless makeup! At the culmination of their extravaganza at Lansdowne Resort & Spa, the couple treated their guests to a beautiful confection specially created for the occasion by Girl Meets Cake and entertained the partygoers with Platinum Roadshow. At the same time, SVPDJ added some shine to the decor with their fabulous lighting! Villatoro Productions did an extraordinary job filming all the steps that led these two to their big day, and we couldn't hold ourselves from sharing this charming highlight film! Click below and get inspired! 

How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?
My husband and I met when we were in high school. I was a Freshman and he was a Sophomore. We were both in the same Spanish class and our teacher assigned our seats to be next to each other because she said “she saw the spark”. We began dating the following semester and have been together now for 12 years! I knew he was the one when he was there for me through thick and thin and stuck around through it all.
Share the scoop on your Proposal Story!
My older sister told me her fiancé had an award ceremony in DC that we all were going to attend. The weekend before the “award ceremony”, my mom, 2 sisters, and I went shopping for our outfits. The day of the proposal, my family and I got ready together and we headed to the Georgetown waterfront. As I was walking down the beautiful steps of the waterfront I reflected on how beautiful of a day it was and how gorgeous the water looked. As I made my way around the fountain and up the stairs closer to the water, I see a group of people in a formation. Next thing I know, music plays and a flash mob is occurring right before my eyes. Midway into the performance my then soon-to-be fiancé made his way from the back of the group to the front and at the end of the amazing dance, he took my hand, brought me by the water, and popped the question in front of our closest family and friends!
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 difficult planning a wedding during Covid and having to postpone our plans. A lot of my shopping was done online, including dresses, jewelry, and accessories. Luckily we have a dream team of vendors that we used previously for our engagement party, so we wanted to keep with the same team for the most part for the wedding! We also worked with Saumil Parikh from SVP Entertainment, who is a close family friend, and he guided us through a lot of the process.
How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
Pinterest was my savior! I was able to pick up on colors and styles that really suited my personality and found a great vendor through Etsy to buy my wedding dress. I knew I wanted to go traditional red for the ceremony and had to throw in teal at some point because it’s my favorite color! So I chose a bold teal to wear for the reception.
What was the most enjoyable part of the planning process, and why?
The most enjoyable part was by far being able to plan with my best friend of a husband! He was not a laid back groom, he made sure to involve himself and give his opinions! Which worked really well for me because I’m so indecisive. He also used to DJ and event plan so he brought a lot of great thoughts to the planning process. Aside from that I’d have to say I individually loved planning out the decor and making my sketches of each event come to life through the colors we chose!
What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
I think they really loved how we made each event OURS. We adapted traditions to what represented us and we involved our wedding party who we love so much to really be apart of our wedding events. I think that brought a wholesome feeling that really filled the room.
Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
The first looks! I had 3 first looks, first with the groomsmen, then with the rest of the wedding party and family, and finally with my husband to be. The momentum grew perfectly leading up to the most awaited moment of my life, to see my groom see me as his bride. It was such a unique thing we did and I loved that it played out that way.
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.
We used Liz Decorations for all of our decor and she went above and beyond! We really wanted each event to have a different look and feel from the other. We wanted the mehendi to be fun and vibrant, while the garba having a traditional and musical feel to it. We wanted the ceremony to have a romantic simpler look with a contrast of the reception to be grand and elegant. And Liz executed all of these visions so beautifully!
Do you have any words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be?
Plan ahead as much as you can and make to do lists! You can’t account for everything, but you don’t want to feel stressed out leading up to your big day (because the nerves will kick in anyway!). We have a lot of time to plan, especially with postponing our wedding date. I know that won’t be the case for every bride and groom, so use the time that you have efficiently by making monthly to do tasks. Also, definitely hire a wedding day coordinator! This literally saved my life and I could not be more thankful for Aananya!
To all the brides- don’t forget to keep aside moments for you and your groom to take a breath and capture what’s happening around you. It’s going to go by so fast, and you’ll want to sink it in while it’s all there in front of you.
Anything else you want to tell us? We'd love to hear all about your other details! (jewelry, mehndi, venue, cake, bouquets, etc.)
My wedding day jewelry was bought from Evotique (located in CA, but they work over video calls as well)! Our amazing cake was done by Girl Meets Cake- Misty was so lovely to work with and she really takes the feedback to make you the most delicious cakes with the best flavor combos! Bhavna’s Henna did my mehendi and she incorporated the story of us starting from high school through where we live in the DMV- her art is amazing! We are so thankful for all of our vendors to get us through the highs and lows of wedding planning! 

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Welcome to another fabulous wedding story, loves! Today we unveiled another masterpiece by the talented wedding storyteller Studio KSD. This time they delivered the beautiful highlight video of Nisha and Dhrumil's union. All the romance, the love, and the joy of two families coming together as one surrounded by pure elegance and translated into a magnificent visual testament. The Philly couple picked The Logan Philadelphia Curio Collection by Hilton to host their big days. With its sprawling spaces, it was just the ideal spot for these two to tie the knot in front of a big crowd of family and friends. The outdoor ceremony took place in the peaceful courtyard where the decor team of Florista Decor created a charming mandap with lush flowers and sprawling greenery. What a lovely location! Timeless and regal, Maharani Nisha looked like the ultimate Maharani! She was glammed by bridal expert Beauty by Kiran Kaur LLC and got the artistic Mehendi touch of Rita Shah Mehndi Artis on her hands and feet. She created a magnificent henna design worthy of a queen that perfectly matched her queenly ceremony lehenga choli set. For her last function, this stylish bride's reception trousseau expressed her lively personality. She opted for a shimmery, sparkly blue lehenga that was perfect for the starry night she was about to live! It was officially time to start the party, and Zac Clejan played his best notes for the couple's grand entrance to complement their big night while DJ Bobby set the tone for the crowd to packed the dancefloor! Thanks again to Studio KSD for creating such a gorgeous film for this pair. We found so much inspiration! Please click on the video below and enjoy each scene.

All brides-to-be! Check our next feature and find an endless source of inspiration for your big day!  

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Hello ladies! Happy Wednesday. Today we marked the middle of the week with a beautiful Indian-Christian wedding that will warm your heart. Vinny and Jim are the charming lovebirds tying the knot in this lovely film captured by the sought-after wedding filmmaker Studio KSD. They crafted a visual masterpiece that narrates all the love, joy, and grandeur surrounding Vinny and Jim on their big day. As adorable as this film, the lovely bride Vinny, was a dream in white for her wedding ceremony at the Orthodox Church Zoodohos Peghe. She made an alluring yet elegant statement wearing a lace mermaid wedding gown by Bridal Suite of Bay Shore. I am sure she enchanted everyone at the altar! For her reception bash, she slipped into a stunning violet silk saree Talented Nicki Glam created the perfect loose bun hairstyle and makeup that worked perfectly for both looks and made her the spotlight of her soiree. On the other hand, Jim looked dapper. He opted for a navy blue suit for his super-special occasion, ideal for a modern-day Raja. These two looked sophisticated and stylish! Held at the Greentree Country Club, the reception was a memorable event decked out from floor to ceiling by the brilliant team of Ruban Events. The marvelous stage, floral design, and magnific centerpieces took this reception to the next level! Scroll down and enjoy a film that will immerse you into a special wedding day and allow you to relive Vinny and Jim's magical moments more than once. 

Such a gorgeous wedding, isn't it? Don't forget to visit our blog, and let's have more fun unveiling more lavish Indian weddings tomorrow! 

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Hello, ladies! We're excited to bring you Luvleen & Brian's wedding celebration at the Hammock Dunes Club. It is a wedding celebration that you will enjoy, as the love that these two irradiate is so pure and true that it will brighten your day! This couple decided to start their wedding with a romantic and elegant photoshoot by the talented Sona Photography. The elegant floral arrangements by Utopian Events and the perfect placing of every ornament created the most incredible scenario for our lovely couple to tie the knot. And there's no surprise that this reception party was excellent as our lovebirds decided to bring Signature Weddings on board to plan and execute this event. The professional team from Michele Renee The Studio highlighted Luvleen's beauty with a sophisticated hair and makeup design. Everyone had a night to remember, thanks to the talented and versatile Nihal Singh Live Dholi, Vinnie Hines, and a Dudha Productions DJ, that played the perfect melodies to set the musical mood for this reception. The guests stopped dancing only to take a bite of the delicious plates that Morgan Hunter Desserts and Espresso Events prepared for this reception party! You can always enjoy the lovely blockbuster film the talented Diego Stuart Films created. 

What a great way to get inspired, isn't it, ladies? See you tomorrow for more love stories and ideas!

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