Darlings, prepare to be swept off your feet as we delve into the magical love story of Shaina & Danny. The couple exchanged their vows at the exquisite St. Thomas Syro Malabar Catholic Forane Church in Somerset. The ceremony venue, adorned by the artistic touch of Anderson Flowers, transformed into a sanctuary of love. Shaina, a vision in her enchanting bridal gown from Bella Bleu Bridal, radiated sheer elegance as she walked down the aisle. Cinderella Bridez enhanced the bride's beauty into an ethereal goddess. Pleats With Deets skillfully draped and styled her exquisite bridal sari, adding a gorgeous touch of tradition and sophistication to her look. Alena Thomas, the brilliant wedding coordinator, orchestrated every detail with flawless precision. Hyatt Regency Princeton provided the perfect setting for Shaina & Danny's grand celebration. Nestled amidst lush greenery and boasting elegant architecture, this luxurious venue exuded sophistication and charm. The venue's meticulous attention to detail, unparalleled service, and fantastic ambiance elevated their wedding day to new heights, ensuring their love story unfolded amidst an atmosphere of sheer magnificence. The moment guests stepped into the reception space, they were greeted by the exquisite floral and decor arrangements by Abhishek Decorators. Cramers Bakery created a masterpiece of a cake that stood as a centerpiece, a sweet symbol of their love. Under the enchanting spell of DNS Event Solution, the dance floor came alive with beats that echoed through the night while Sarah Sunstrom Photography captured every moment with precision and artistry. Enjoy!
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How did you meet your Groom, and when did you know he was "the one"?
Danny and I are a Dil Mil success story. I was initially skeptical about joining the app, but after matching with Danny and exchanging text/phone calls for 3 months, he visited me in Chicago, and the rest is history. As cliché as it sounds, when you know, you just know. From the first time I met Danny, he made me feel safe and comfortable. We spend the weekend exploring the city and trying different restaurants and rooftops. Despite being long distance, Danny has always made an effort to visit me every chance he got, even if it meant driving 11 hours from NJ to IL during covid. 3 years of long-distance and traveling back and forth was all worth it because it was filled with adventurous dates in our hometown, making so many memories, and leading to the most memorable day of our life, our wedding.
Share the scoop on your Proposal Story!
I had initially flown to NJ to attend Danny’s friend’s wedding and spend a week relaxing in the Hamptons. However, little did I know that during this time, Danny was also planning our proposal. A day before I left to go back to Chicago, we were invited to a friend’s “baby shower” at Skyland botanical garden in Ringwood. However, in reality, it was Danny tricking me to get me all dressed up for the proposal. When we got to the Botanical Garden, we walked toward the Azalea Garden. Around the garden pond, he set up various picture frames of pictures representing various milestones in our relationship. In the end, there were two blank frames; 1 represented memories that we would capture leading to the big day, and the other represented all the memories we would capture for the rest of our lives. He got down on 1 knee and asked me to marry him. We had a mini photo shoot and then drove over to his cousin’s house for a surprise engagement party. I was shocked to see so many family members and close friends that flew from Chicago to celebrate this special day 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.
While planning our wedding, we wanted to pick a venue that would allow us to create a unique and memorable celebration and that would be convenient for all of our guests. We chose Hyatt Regency Princeton because it accommodated all of our guests during the weekend stay and provided the best venue and cocktail hour space. Our theme for our wedding was classy with white greenery. The décor and lighting in our venue stunned and mesmerized everyone that entered the room. DNS Event Solution went above and beyond with their lighting and brought so much hype to the dance floor all night long.
What did your guests particularly love about your wedding?
Our guests were in love with how beautifully decorated and lit our venue was. As the doors opened to be seated for the main reception, all you could see on our guest's face were a feeling of awe because it was just that beautifully decorated. To this day, when we see some of our guests, they still comment on how amazing the reception hall was decorated. Even though we don’t deserve the credit for the hard work and enhanced vision of our decorator, we still get an overwhelming number of compliments when newly engaged couples use pictures of the decorations from our reception to describe what they want for their reception hall.
Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
Although there were many special moments at our wedding that I will always cherish, one that will always stick out is the energy on the dance floor. From the heartfelt speeches from our family and friends to dancing the night away on our beautifully lit dance floor, the energy on the dance floor will always be a moment I will always cherish. Our DJ played all the best songs, and our lighting team really brought our vision of a club to life, making it a night never to forget. To make it even more special, Danny had planned a surprise dance where he got all our NJ and Chicago friends together to perform an amazing 8-minute dance!
Thanks for reading, loves! Hope to see you tomorrow. We will unfold more inspiring wedding stories.
