Welcome to Maharani Weddings

There is something magical about weddings in India, and I find this union even more magical as it takes place in the heart of the beautiful "Pink City." The vibrant city of Jaipur offered Aarti and Saurabh the opportunity to build the wedding of their dreams. Thankfully, the acclaimed Ankit Goel captured the blissful occasion and turned it into an inspiring wedding album that these lovely duo will cherish forever. They turned to Hitch Key Weddings, who planned a long list of galas, including a whimsical Haldi, a Mehendi garden theme function, and a music-filled Sangeet night, seamlessly. Hitch Key Weddings also design the wedding decor, including a grand dome-shaped mandap for the ceremony. A real work of art! Throughout the wedding journey, Maharani Aarti was glammed by Varleen Kaur, the bridal expert who went above and beyond to create the bride's breathtaking hair and makeup looks. Aarti was dazzling, wearing a repertoire of showstopping bridal ensembles. However, I must confess I fell for her heavily embroidered ceremony lehenga set designed by Payal Keyal. She looked spellbinding, walking down the illuminated aisle. Saurabh also showed off his best style. Aarti's Raja pulled off many stylish outfits ranging from upbeat hues ensembles, passing through floral designs, to elegant tuxedos. It took an army of great vendors to execute such grandeur! We can find among these Gia Band, who joined the groom during his Baraat processio, V Car Tours who transported the newlyweds in pure luxe. At the same time, Tamasha Band's Bollywood performers provided the best entertainment for all guests. Their families' love, support, and bliss echoed in the couple's happiness and images speak for themselves, Maharanis. See this powerful couple tie the knot and take a virtual tour of this extravaganza in our gallery now! 

There is a hefty dose of glamour and Bollywood vibes in this wedding! I hope you enjoyed it and found as much inspiration as I did! 

It's reel day, loves! We have a beautiful day for a beautiful reel! Long story short, Jenika and Shivam's parents served as marriage scouts and matchmakers. The duo met in the USA, and sparks flew! They decided to take the plunge and planned a big traditional Gujarati wedding involving more than 300 guests! Wedding expert Derek Wintermute Photography waved a series of lovely clips of their union that turned into a beautiful highlight reel. Four days of traditions, family, and dance, including a ceremony and reception at the luxury Westin Atlanta Perimeter North were part of the elaborate affair. Utopian Events designed the decor for the main days creating the perfect ambiance for both events. The aisle lit up with candles added a touch of romance and infused the ceremony spot with soft pink shades and blooms. Jenika also walked the wedding aisle in pink! She planned a spectacular look along with Shiya's Glamour, who draped her AsoPalav bridal ensemble and transformed her into a real-life Maharani using their expert skills. Shivam also made a striking statement decked in a Jade Blue pastel pink Sherwani and a Nordstrom blue suit for his reception. A night bash followed the wedding. Here, Jenika twirled in a silver lehenga and danced the night away with Shivam to DJ Bobby's music beat. At the same time, the couple's closest family and friends surprised them with dance performances! Watch these special moments captured frame by frame in the reel below. Scroll down and click to reproduce! 

How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?
I knew he was "the one" the moment I laid my eyes on him. The conversations I had with him made me comfortable and gave me a positive vibe. I immediately knew I wanted to share life's best experiences with him.
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 decor theme was floral with pink and white flowers. It gave off a fresh frangrance and overall positive vibe inside the ballroom.
How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
I did have a color in mind; it was pastels. I wanted my color to look different as I also did customize color. All my wedding shopping wear is done online by doing a video call. I also look for so many designer outfits. I got it from Asopalav in Ahmedabad.
What was the most enjoyable part of the planning process, and why?
The something that  tied our whole wedding week together. Seeing everyone's faces up and enjoying themselves. We have never had so much fun!
What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
They enjoyed the overall vibe the decorations created and delicious food at all the events. The dance floor at the reception was also very active and the crowd was engaged with all the performances by friends and family.
Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
When my husband and I exchanged garlands and we were doing our pheras.
Do you have any words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be?
Enjoy the process as it is truly a lifetime experience.

Talented photographer and wedding narrator Mir Anwar Studios presents Sonya and Ronak's opulent fairytale! Please take a peek at their affair in our Platinum Guide Blog! 

How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?
Ronak and I met at a wedding in National Harbor. We had instant chemistry. I knew he was the one when we had the same sense of humor. Ronak was a natural fit in my family and we share a lot of the same goals in life as well as a shared a passion for health and fitness.
Share the scoop on your Proposal Story!
New York has a very special place in both of our hearts. Ronak proposed to me in Central Park and surprised me with an engagement party with all of our friends and family.
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.
One of our favorites places to vacation is Cancun so we instantly knew we would have a destination wedding there. We wanted the beach wedding but wanted all of the best vendors from the US. Unfortunately, we had to switch gears due to the pandemic and reschedule our wedding and move from destination to local. We wanted to venue that was local, however encompassed all of the aspects of a destination. We decided to go back to where we met, National Harbor, and fell in love with the MGM. This property was essentially an indoor resort from its casino, movie theater, food court, spa, coffee shop, and amazing bars and restaurants. It was the perfect venue for the wedding of our dreams.
We chose Urvashi Mishra as our planner because not only does her incredible portfolio speak for itself, but our first meeting with her she made us feel like family. She was with us every step of the way from choosing our destination venue to moving our entire wedding from Cancun to the MGM National Harbor. We wouldn’t have been able to do it without her.
Photo and Video we decided to go with Mir Anwar. We loved his style and thought it would add a nice dramatic affect to our fun and lively wedding events.
For entertainment, my husband knew from the very beginning he wanted DJ Insomnia from Premier Entertainment. We knew he would be able to deliver the vibe we wanted for our events.
When it came to decor, I wanted everything to compliment the mordern look of the MGM. Elegant Affairs was able to capture the vision I had for all of our events. For the wedding I wanted something that would allow my Lengha to pop so we chose colors that would compliment the bridal party. We stuck with turquoise blue, peach tones and whites. For the Reception, I didn’t want any color so we stuck with white and gold. I wanted the decor to match my beautiful Falguni Shane Peacock lengha. To match the signature feathers on the lengha, we choose pops of pampas grass throughout the centerpieces.
Hair and Makeup was done by Farah Hasan. I love her style of makeup and knew it would be the perfect fit for the look I was going for. I had so much fun working with her and she did an amazing job styling and creating my looks.
How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
When I went to Mumbai to look for my wedding lengha I was still planning on a destination wedding. I wanted something colorful and fun to go with Cancun scenery but with a hint of traditional. I ended up choosing a magenta base but there were pops for peach and blue to fit the destination theme. For my reception, I wanted the exact opposite. I wanted something more classic so I chose a champagne color lengha from Falguni Shane.
What was the most enjoyable part of the planning process, and why?
The most enjoyable process was being able to work with so many different vendors and being able to be creative throughout the whole process from choosing the menu to creating different looks for each event.
What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
The guests absolutely loved the venue especially with the built-in entertainment the casino brought.
Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
Our wedding entrance was so much fun. My husband came in on a hoverboard.
Do you have any words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be?
As hectic as it can be, enjoy every moment of your events because it goes by in a blink of an eye!
Anything else you want to tell us? We'd love to hear all about your other details! (jewelry, mehndi, venue, cake, bouquets, etc.)
I absolutely loved my mehndi. Bhavna Naik is so gifted! I had so much fun chatting with her throughout the entire process. She made four hours fly by.

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Haritha & Pranav's was a heartwarming celebration of their culture, love, and experience unlike any other, and enjoy every image of this upscale union in our Platinum Guide Blog.

We absolutely love this wedding! I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did! Have a good one Maharanis! See you tomorrow. 

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