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Whether it’s my outfit, my living room, or an Indian wedding, I like things to match.  The more coordinated the better and when it comes to a reception, I particularly looooove when the whole party is based around the colors of the bride’s attire.  Just like Lady Gaga’s back up dancers, the room’s décor is there to make the Maharani look larger than life.

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I am on inspiration overload today.  From this Sikh bride’s gorgeous bridal necklace to this modern, glam-ed up reception, it’s been a very pretty day.  And, I haven’t even gotten to my very favorite part of this Los Angeles Indian wedding yet….dessert.  These yummy, little cupcakes were made by Hansen Cakes, but the tower was designed and assembled by the bride herself!  There are so many delightful images by Smita Photography, I had a hard time choosing the cream of the crop.  I mean, with shots these lovely, they all made the cut!   

Big thanks to Smita for this submission and we will see all you Maharanis tomorrow!

I have been dreaming of this touching Sikh wedding ceremony since the very second I laid eyes on it.  Of course, there are the lovely touches and bling and baubles all about, but through the lens of Smita Photography, they seem to fade into the background.  But don’t be alarmed Maharanis, with Smita behind the camera what you do see is pure, beautiful, emotions.  She has a way of capturing those perfect wedding moments that make me feel like I sitting right there.

After you wipe your tears away, take a look at this drop dead gorgeous bridal lengha.  The red screams Maharani, doesn't it?!

More on the way!

Okay Maharanis, you are in for a real treat today.  Every day the Maharani team and I scour the globe to find the most beautiful, the most chic, the most awe-inspiring Indian weddings around, and today’s Sikh wedding from Los Angeles really has our jaws on the floor.  Photographed by Smita Photography, this traditional Indian wedding pulls out all the stops.  So, cozy up darlings, because this little fairytale starts with a gorgeous red lengha, glittering jewelry, and a drop dead gorgeous Maharani.

From Smita, of Smita Photography:

This day, eight years in the making, represented not only the beginning of a journey for two souls, but the joining of two families. As Sukhmani got ready, her nerves fluttering with excitement, she thought of all those that came from around the world for their big day. How incredibly lucky she was!

When TJ arrived at the temple, he asked, ‘how is she? is she stressed?’. He had spent the last eight years by her side, being there for her through the peaks and valleys of life. Today, of all days, he wanted nothing but happiness for his bride.

They first saw each other when she sat down, after she had walked into the temple. It was a stolen look, and then a smile. Him, beaming from ear to ear and her, blushing. They sat with their parents and siblings on either side.

The day for her family was bitter-sweet. On the one hand, their daughter and sister was marrying an amazing man. She was about to embark on one of the happiest journeys of her life. On the other hand, she was leaving their home..where they witnessed her first step, laughed with her, and played with her. Both Sukhmani and her mom teared up during the ceremony, passing the Kleenex between each other.

As her brother said at the reception, he felt an empty nest syndrome when she first left for college. But he knew that he could keep Sukhmani close to his heart by being just like her…”being kind like her, being responsible like her and loving others like her”. At the end of the day, Sukhmani hugged everyone before their grand exit as husband and wife. As she hugged her father, she whispered the words ‘thanks dad for everything’. It is these words that would make a father weep with joy and gratitude.

Loads of gorgeousness on the way....stay tuned.

Before we call it a night here at Maharani HQ, we had to share these breathtaking Indian fusion wedding images by Susan Stripling Photography.  Our phones have been ringing off the hook, our inboxes are flooded, and our Facebook page has been blown up with people commenting on how they are amazed by this New York Indian wedding.  And, when you top off the creative eye of Susan Stripling with wedding design by the uber fabulous David Tutura, it’s no wonder that this wedding landed itself a spot in our Maharani Hall of Fame.

Toodle-doo Maharanis! And, I am sure that you will all have sweet dreams after spending a day on such a sweet wedding.

wedding and reception venue : skylight west / event design : david tutera / bridal attire : oscar de la renta / bridal shoes : rene caovilla / bridal jewelry : j scott private jewels / videography : ray roman / catering : sonnier and castle /invitations and paperies : ola tokunbo, ijorere invitations / mehndi : luxe glow