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Happy Monday, beautiful Maharanis! Thank God is Monday again because the weekend felt so long without your company, and we were dying to take you on one of those visual journeys that we love so much. So, let's not wait any longer and get ready to enjoy all the beauty surrounding Aman & Ravinder's wedding affair! The big day started with a Sikh ceremony held inside the halls of the Guru Nanak Darbar - Southington. And oh boy, everything was so amazing that there are no words to describe it! The interiors of the ceremony venue transformed into a magical and colorful setting thanks to the fabulous decor and floral arrangements crafted by STARZ Decor. There was so much beauty overflowing from every corner of the room, that we were having a hard time taking our eyes apart from the fabulous shots captured by the talented team from Vaaho Photography. Every single photograph they captured is an absolute visual delight that you don't want to miss, not to mention that it is the best way to start this new week with the right foot! After the ceremony, it was time to celebrate the newlyweds with an elegant and charming reception party hosted at the Cascade Fine Catering- Hamden. This closing gala followed the line of amazingness set in all previous events and had perfection written all over the place. So much beauty and so much flair! But nothing compared to our gorgeous Maharani, who looked like a goddess throughout the different ceremonies thanks to the exquisite makeup and hairstyle designed by Pasha MUA from NYC and the impressive Mehndi designed by Mehndikalogie. Hands down, this was the wedding celebration Aman & Ravinder always wanted, and we are not surprised that everything turned out to be a dream come true as our lovely Maharani Aman was the mastermind behind all the planning and execution of this fantastic event. She designed the wedding of her dreams and worked hard along with the vendors to make it a reality, and the final result is beyond impressive. So, big kudos to her! Don't miss the gallery that we have prepared for today if you want to check more about this lovely couple during their wedding celebration! It compiles the best moments of the entire festivities, all in one place for your enjoyment! So, don't hesitate and go check them out; you'll be fully amazed and thoroughly inspired!

How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?
Rav and I met through Shaadi.com. A full-on arranged marriage which turned into love in no time. I was hesitating but he was always there to support my family and I.

How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
I wanted my wedding outfit to be traditional. So, it had to be bright red. My dad understood my vision for my lengha and made sure the workers in India were seeing it to and got my lengha made exactly how I wanted it without even being there. No fitting/ no pictures- I originally shared my idea with the worker and rest was up to my dad and the workers who made my dream come true.

What was the most enjoyable part of the planning process, and why?
The most enjoyable part of the planning process was doing it with family. It was not just my special day it was also my families too. We did it together!

What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
Being the youngest in my family, everyone had a lot of expectations of the events being fun. My family flew from Canada, Indiana, England, Vancouver, and even India to share my special day with me.

Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
At the end of the reception night, Every single person was on the dance floor, dancing the night away. I was surrounded by people who loves me.

What a great way to start this week, isn't it ladies? Remember that we have new stories every day, so make sure to join us tomorrow to get your daily dose of inspiration! 

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Good morning, Maharanis! I hope you are ready to start this Thursday with the right foot because Komal & Prince's wedding celebration will brighten your day and will melt your heart with tenderness and joy. So, get ready to have a blast! We love Indian weddings as they are a cornucopia of beauty, elegance, colorful decors, and tons of emotions. So, you can imagine how happy we were when we laid our eyes on the marvelous shots captured by Pandya Photography, during Komal & Prince's wedding bash as every single shot was a perfect ode to extravaganza and traditional flair. Just everything we love to see at an Indian wedding, and so much more! But such level of perfection and beauty is no casualty, to make this dreamy celebration come to life, our lovebirds had a fantastic lineup of wedding vendors working tirelessly to design a wedding beyond spectacular. Studio Sheen - Event Planning, Styling, Management worked their magic to plan and execute this event to perfection and found the best ally in Exclusive Events, NY. Together, they crafted spectacular backdrops that set the mood for the different ceremonies and wedding events hosted at the striking South Gate Manor. And oh boy, this winning combination resulted in a magical and almost heavenly outdoor wedding ceremony which lead to a glamorous and luxurious reception party. For the closing gala, everyone celebrated along with the newlyweds this life milestone, dancing to the beats of Exclusive Events, NY, and tasting the delicious food prepared by Amiya Contemporary Indian Cuisine, who delighted everyone with a culinary experience like no other! Although we've talked about all the beauty, amazingness and elegance surrounding this wedding celebration, we haven't forgotten about the star of the night: our gorgeous Komal! She nailed the ultimate bridal look we all aspire to have on our big wedding day and ended up looking like a goddess throughout the entire wedding celebration. So, we want to give a big shoutout to Maliha Khan Makeup for doing such a fantastic job in praising this Maharani's innate beauty and making her look ravishing! And let's not forget about the superb Mehndi designed by Mehndikalogie, which added an extra touch to traditional flair to an already exquisite and delicate bridal look! If you want to take a closer look at this wedding, don't miss the jaw-dropping gallery that we have prepared for today. We are sure you are going to love it so much!

How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?
A family friend had been trying to get us to meet for three years prior to us actually agreeing to it, until one day when we both gave in and finally agreed!  The rest is history while the future is a "mistry."

As cliche as it sounds, we both knew from day one!

Share the scoop on your Proposal Story!
It look place on our vacation in Dubai on the second to last day! I had been anticipating a ring the whole vacation and had finally decided to drop it because it was almost over. Well, it turns out that he anticipated my thought process and succeeded in surprising me for the first time ever!

Long story short- He arranged for a photoshoot prior to dinner that was "offered to us by the Burj Al Arab." We were walking towards our "restaurant" taking photos and posing along the pier, meanwhile I was starting to get hangry. At a certain point, we turned and entered upon a flower path, fully decorated cabana, and romantic music playing! I was in complete shock. The photographer didn't give me a chance to process yet because he continued making us pose... until the last "pre-engagement" photo where he had me face away from Prince. I turned around to find Prince on one knee barely able to get the words out!!

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.
The wedding planning was the biggest combination of stress and excitement that we had ever felt in our lives! I am not sure what we would have done without our wedding Planner, Sheen of Studio Sheen Events. She was the biggest blessing throughout everything.

The venue, South Gate Manor was incredible. The owner, Chris was flexible in allowing us to do so many things and was with us the entire day of our wedding- I mean from 4am with me starting my makeup until 1am after the reception was over! Great venue and even greater hospitality.

Hair & Makeup was completed by Maliha Khan. I worked with her multiple times throughout the wedding week ( and even prior ) and her work is absolute perfection. She understood exactly what I wanted every time I said "I want a natural look." I had such great confidence in her by wedding day that I actually let myself fall asleep getting my reception look done! She is so amazing and incredibly sweet.

Decor and DJ was done by Exclusive Events and they really worked hard to bring our vision to life. We met with them at various times throughout the planning and they executed everything to perfection. The decor for pre-events, wedding, and reception were absolutely stunning. The music and special effects done by DJ were to die for!

Photography and Videography was done by Abhi Pandya and Nayeem Vohra. We met the two of them at friend's wedding in Mexico and decided that we wanted to work with them! They both have amazing skills and knew how to work their audience, adapting constantly but also their personalities were solid. We had such a great time joking and having fun throughout the entire process because of them. Their work is phenomenal.

How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
We did all of our shopping within ten days in India (first time in Mumbai) all alone! Stressful is an understatement! We went to all the stores and figured out on the spot what color combinations we wanted for not only us, but the entire bridal/groomsmen party. I loved all the pastels and new things that brides are doing nowadays but I knew that I wanted to be in the traditional red for so many more reasons. Prince on the other hand, wanted to wear something a little different. We loved the combo with me in red and him in pastels, with the bridesmaids and groomsmen complementing us!

What was the most enjoyable part of the planning process, and why?
I would have to say the most enjoyable part of the planning was all the actual planning and details of everything- as crazy as it sounds! We both had to coordinate our days many times so attend meetings and discuss changes. As stressful as it was, I feel very blessed that we were both able to work together through it all.

What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
The guests love food and DJ the most from we heard! The food was catered from Amiya Restaurant and I still drool when I think about some of their foods! We also had Nitrogen Cooled Ice Cream and Cocktails by 321Chillz and the guests could not stop talking about it!

The music at our reception was so amazing that the entire dance floor was packed from the second we opened up the dance floor until the very end. We had multiple people ask us if we could give them a playlist from the reception!

Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
There were so many special moments, from the first look to being pronounced husband and wife but the one the sticks out the most for me is when I made my bridal entrance. It was a very surreal moment, that I can't even fully describe. In the blink of an eye, so many emotions went on in my head- I was so excited to be getting married but anxious at the same time, but also completely taken back by the fact that everyone was cheering me on. It sort of hit me in that second that all of these people came from all over just to be here for us. It was surreal to say the least.

Do you have any words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be?
Everyone says something along the lines of "don't stress, it will work out," but I say do what it takes to plan your dream wedding, stress all you want, but when you wake up the morning of your wedding- drop all of it. Whatever will happen, will happen. We stressed so much for a year planning our wedding but wedding day was the least stressful day of our lives. We rolled with the punches (and there were) and knew we were going to be married by the end of that day, being surrounded by the people closest to us!

Anything else you want to tell us? We'd love to hear all about your other details! (jewelry, mehndi, venue, cake, bouquets, etc.)
Mehndi- the one and only, incredibly talented Dhara with Mehndikalogie. Her work was exquisite and I received so many compliments on it. It was absolute perfection.

Pre-Wedding Event Photography- Hidden Gem Visuals with Geoff. He was so amazing in recognizing family relations and capturing all the special moments of both the Pithi/Grah Shanti and Sangeet. His work was really good and well received by the entire family.

ZM Gagra Re- I got custom fresh flower jewelry and garlands made ZM Gagra Re and is so incredibly amazing at her work. She did custom colors for my Pithi outfit and made these gorgeous (heavy) garlands for our wedding. I am still so in love with those garlands.

We are still sighing over this spectacular wedding, so we need a moment to catch our breath and to put ourselves together. But don't forget to join us tomorrow for more! We have new stories every day! 

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Good morning, Maharanis! We hope you've had a good rest during this long weekend and that you have recharged your batteries to start this week with the right foot. Today, we are so excited to bring you another lovely and romantic story that will take your breath away and will make your inspiration fly. So, sit back, relax, pour yourself a glass of your favorite beverage, and get ready to enjoy Niva & Milap's love story! Like if this wedding affair would have been taken out of the pages of a fairytale story, it overflowed with merriment, colorfulness, elegance, and above all, lots of love! The big day started with a traditional ceremony held inside the halls of The Marigold, which was the venue of choice to host all wedding events. Still, it seemed like every ceremony took place at a different location as every background and scenery was way different from each other. And that is the result of having a fantastic decorator like Nirali Decor by your side, who did an outstanding job enhancing the beauty of the venue. They showcased why they are the go-to-guys when looking for a talented team capable of creating a unique and unforgettable wedding decor! The soft-colored floral arrangements, combined with the ideal placement of all the ornaments, created a romantic and traditional atmosphere that could only be overtaken by our gorgeous Maharani, who looked astonishing thanks to the delicate makeup and hairstyle designed by Makeup by Anita. And if you look a little closer, you'll find yourself amazed by the fabulous Mehndi outlined by Mehndikalogie, truly a work of art! After the solemn and magical wedding ceremony, the celebration transitioned into a full flair party filled with emotions, elegance, and dancing, so much dancing! But we are not surprised that this party was so epic, as Luxe Event Entertainment enlivened every moment of it, with the best Bollywood hits that set the dancefloor on fire. After the dancing and the emotional speeches, Chand Palace delighted all guests with a full culinary experienced right before having the first cut at the delicious cake baked by Palermo Bakery. Hands down, a sweet ending, for a sweet and charming couple! If you want to take a closer look at this wedding, don't miss today's full gallery. We've compiled the shots captured by Fine Art Productions, for your enjoyment, so go check them all out!

We hope you have enjoyed today's featured wedding as much as we did! Don't forget to join us tomorrow for your daily dose of inspiration. Same place, same time! 

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Good morning, beautiful ladies! Can you believe it is Friday again? This week went by so fast that it feels like we went from Monday to Friday in just the blink of an eye. But I guess that's what happens when you are having so much fun enjoying the romantic and inspiring love stories that we have for you every day! And this Friday is no exception. Let's prepare for the weekend by taking a look at Shoheera & Mohammad's love story, and believe us; this is one you don't want to miss. The 3-day long wedding bash started with a series of pre-wedding events filled with traditional flair, colorfulness, and lots of love. So you can imagine how excited we were when we received this wedding on our editorial desk! The exclusive Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta was the venue of choice to host all wedding events, and we can't think of a better place to have hosted this celebration of love as the versatility and accommodations offered by this venue is like no other! Royal Dekors enhanced the beauty of the entire festivities thanks to the marvelous decor they created. Each setting was completely different from each other but equally mesmerizing and impressive, and all we have to say is that they did a fantastic job! And before we go any further, we want to take a moment to admire the ravishing look of our gorgeous Maharani whose presence during the entire festivities marveled and amazed all guests! Hands down, Shoheera showcased her exquisite fashion sense, donning classy attires and rocking a glamorous makeup designed by Color Impressions by Saba. The cherry on top of this dreamy look was the artistic and elaborate Mehndi designed by Beauty You Deserve! After the wedding ceremony concluded, a luxurious wedding reception started, and oh boy, the backdrop of this closing gala was reminiscent of an ancient Indian palace! Elegance and traditional flair at its best! DJ Vibes enlivened every moment of this party and put everyone to dance. For dinner time, all guests enjoyed delicious plates prepared by Asmas Cuisine, right before having a bite of the sweet cake baked by Inspirations Unlimited. If you want to check more of this couple, make sure to visit today's full gallery. And if that is not enough, don't miss this Video Blog. Both are visual masterpieces created by MNK Pro, so you already know that amazingness and inspiring ideas are guaranteed! 

How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?
I met Mohammad ("Mo") while I was doing my Master's program in Boston. He moved there for work. I was trying to be more social at the mosque, so I decided to go out with a group of people for bowling. Mo was working late that night, but one of his friends (who planned the bowling night) convinced Mo take a break and join us. That's the first night we met and hung out together.

When we met, it was an instant spark. As I got to know Mo as friends, I saw a lot of signs that pointed towards him being "the one". We got along really well, shared many of the same values and ideals in life, which for me was a rare find, and we supported each other with our goals and ambitions. There wasn't really one specific moment where I knew - I think there were lots of mini moments that confirmed that we were meant to be together through the course of our relationship.

Share the scoop on your Proposal Story!
We both come from a traditional family! So there was no proposal. We had a very traditional engagement ceremony with our family and friends, complete with the ring exchange, dinner, and dancing.

He did surprise me with the most amazing date night, with dinner at the same place as our very first date, a walk through our favorite neighborhood, and dropping down on one knee to ask me to marry him.....A MONTH BEFORE our wedding. I guess all the hints I dropped about wanting to be proposed to post-engagement really worked.

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.
Wedding planning was stressful because I was planning a 3 day wedding in Atlanta from Boston, but I started very early. I secured the venue, decorator, photo/videographer and caterer 10-11 months before the date. I relied mostly on word of mouth - vendors I knew have done an exceptional job in the past. I looked through Instagram and Facebook to see their work as well. I had a list of priorities where I knew I couldn't compromise on: food was a big one. At a desi wedding, the only thing that your guests care about is food. Photo/video was another priority because that's all that would be left to look at once the big day was over.

I will say, if I had to plan my wedding all over again, I would not change a single vendor. They were all so amazing to work with and they were truly amazing people that I got to know during that year of planning.

How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
Most girls have a vision of how they want their dress to look like years and years in advance. I just knew I wanted my dress to be the traditional red. I had a few ideas (long top, skirt) but I was very open to other ideas. I traveled to Pakistan for my wedding shopping and relied on word of mouth about which designer would be the best one for me. The first (and only) place we went to was PLK (they're super well known in Pakistan), and that's where I got every single outfit designed (from scratch) for myself. Because I didn't have any specific idea or vision for the dress, I was able to mix and match designs, fabrics, shades of color, and styles for every inch of my wedding dress.

What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
THE FOOD. To this day, we have family and friends talk about how AMAZING food was at our wedding. I'm so glad I went with Asma's Cuisine. They catered my engagement dinner and I knew that day that they would be the only ones that would cater my wedding.

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 had a very traditional 3 day desi wedding. The first day was mehndi, second was pithi/haldi + sangeet, and the third day was Nikkah in the morning with a reception in the evening.

I didn't have too many ideas for my decor, with the exception of the backdrop for sangeet and reception. Yasmin Khan of RoyalDekors really helped bring out my creative and visionary side and added her own experience and input to come up with decor that would look unique and beautiful for each event.

The dances at the sangeet were another favorite moment. Mo and my friends and our cousins did a 45 minute sequence of dances and a skit that portrayed our love story. We had a cousins/siblings dance for both sides, a girls dance, a guys dance, and a ShoMo dance followed by the skit.

Reception was quick because I really wanted to have a large amount of time dedicated to open dance floor. After our entrance, we had our first dance, cake cutting, speeches, and then we played the shoe game - you know, the one where we sit back to back holding one of each other's shoes as we get asked questions about each other - followed by dinner and dancing.

Do you have any words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be?
Start planning early. Us girls have a very specific vision of how we want our wedding to be for years and years. And if that is the case with you, it is best to start planning well in advance to secure your vendors who can make your dream wedding a reality. Come up with a list of things that you do not want to compromise on (for me, it was food and photo/video) and set your budget accordingly. I also think it's so important to try and take your wedding day one moment at a time. The day really flies by fast so enjoy it as much as you can!

Anything else you want to tell us? We'd love to hear all about your other details! (jewelry, mehndi, venue, cake, bouquets, etc.)
My makeup and hair was done by Saba Jawed of Color Impressions by Saba. She was so great to work with. Because I didn't have a clear vision for each look, she really worked with me to figure out how to make each look for every event beautiful and unique. She made me look and feel like a Maharani bride.

My mehndi was done by Nikki Karimi from Beauty you Deserve and I LOVED her work. I really wanted mehndi that was very intricate and that's exactly what she did.

I also decided to get fresh flower gajray bracelets made for my sangeet night. Gardlands by Yasmin did that and I think she also did an amazing job. I showed her the color of my outfit and she made beautiful bracelets to match my outfit.

My cake was made by Nausheen Amir of Inspirations Unlimited. I asked her to incorporate my bridal lengha designs into the cake and she did just that. The cake looked spectacular and really complimented by bridal lengha.

Have an awesome weekend, ladies! Remember to wash your hands, share time with your loved ones, and, most importantly, don't forget to join us on Monday for more! 

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Happy Thursday, Maharanis! Today's celebration of love is not just elegant but truly faithful to traditional Pakistani weddings, and we are sure you are going to love it. So, let's not wait any longer and get ready to enjoy Yousra & Adeel's big wedding bash! Being this a life-changing event, it is no surprise that this young couple wanted to immortalize all the moments surrounding it. That is why they decided to bring Ayesha Khan Photography on board, who snapped shots from every angle and created the spectacular gallery that we are sharing with you today. But that is not all! Yousra & Adeel also called New Signature Films, who produced a cinematographic delight that we can't stop seeing! It was so amazing that we couldn't help to feature it in today's Video Blog, so you might want to check it out as well! The wedding festivities started with a Mehndi ceremony hosted at the Golden Gate Banquet Hall, and we adored every moment of it. The colorfulness and the merriment of this opening ceremony became perfect preambles for what was coming down the road. And "What was coming down the road?" you might be wondering. Well, Yousra & Adeel had a beautiful Shadi at the Islamic Center of Ann Arbor, where they profess their love and commitment to each other. A fabulous Walima followed this solemn ceremony, and oh boy, we loved every bit of it. The halls of the Bellagio Banquet & Conference Center transformed into a cornucopia of elegance and traditional flair thanks to the fantastic decor crafted by Yasmeena Floral. There was so much beauty all over the place, but nothing quite as mesmerizing as our gorgeous Maharani, who looked breathtaking dressed in a fashionable lengha from Naz Fashion Bug, after being glamorized by Hair and Makeup by Aliaa. And let's not forget about the dazzling pieces of jewelry she got from Precious by Maira and Simmy Designs, and the artistic Mehndi designed by Zainab's Mehndi. It was all a winning combination resulting in a drop-dead gorgeous look! When dinner time arrived, all guests enjoyed the delicious plates prepared by Kazi Catering, right before having a bite at the mouth-melting cake baked by Petite Sweets Detroit. In between all the dancing, the delicious food, and emotional speeches, the night got to an end. But the end of the night was only the beginning of Yousra & Adeel's love story!