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Clearwater, FL Indian Wedding by Kimberly Photography

March 9, 2020 Posted by: Shawna Comments

Welcome back, darlings! We're so excited to dive into all the fabulous details of Ankita & Sunny's twinkling reception gala hosted inside the halls of the Hilton Clearwater Beach! For her reception, the bride knew that she wanted to go ultra-sleek and sophisticated. So, she chose a gorgeous soft-lavender attire with silver embroidery, from Seema Gujral and trusted her beauty needs to Michele Renee The Studio. And she ended up looking ravishing! Such a unique and stunning mix of Eastern and Western fashions! And Suuny did not stay behind, wearing a black tux with a buttoned-down white shirt that made him look handsome! After a mouthwatering dinner prepared by Janardhan and a delicious sweet cake baked by A Piece of Cake, guests were ready to set the shiny dance floor on fire to the energizing tunes of Volcanik Entertainment, who enlivened every moment of this gala! Hands down, this was the best way to bring the wedding festivities to an end, and needless to say that this couple, along with all their guests, will remember this magical night forever! If, after seeing all the enchanting moments of this incredible wedding celebration, you still can't get enough, make sure to visit the full gallery that we have prepared for today! It packs all the stellar shots captured by none other than the talented team from Kimberly Photography. We are sure you are going to love it!

How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?

The first time I met Sunny was actually on Twitter. He was doing a global health rotation in rural India, and came across an article I wrote when I was reporting in India (I'm a journalist, he's a doctor). But that tweet didn't go anywhere. About a year later, a mutual friend introduced us when Sunny was visiting New York. Shortly after we started spending time together I knew!

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During one of our first hangouts Sunny and I happened to stop by Jane's Carousel in Dumbo, Brooklyn, which is this beautiful labor of love perched right on the water and overlooking the New York skyline. For the proposal he surprised me by flying down to New York from Boston, where he lived at the time, and making up an elaborate excuse with our mutual friend to go down to Dumbo one evening. It was freezing so I didn't know why he wanted to walk by the water, but he eventually led us up to the carousel. The people working there informed us it was closed, so I thought all hope was lost, but then they agreed to let us take a spin. Once we climbed on our respective horses, however, I realized that this was all planned well in advance because our song (Frank Ocean's Moon River) started playing. As it all hit me he walked me off the carousel, which he had rented out for us, and proposed with a Neruda poem we both love, and a pretty amazing speech.

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.

Planning our wedding was a wild ride, but it happened because we have a lot of good friends with unique talents and businesses. We chose the Hilton on Clearwater Beach because it's the beach in my hometown, where I have a lot of great memories and Courtney, our coordinator was probably the person I spoke to the most that whole year outside of family.

For our decorator, we spoke to a few people but chose a close family friend, Lakshmi Sastry, who owns Rtti Couture and was able to provide the intricate details and personal touch that we wanted. I also commissioned art from my friend Kamardip Singh (@kakikasi on Instagram) that was a crowd favor. Kam and Lakshmi Auntie also helped formulate the theme colors for all of our events (mehendi, sangeet/garba, ceremony and reception) and we used those color palettes for everything which was very helpful in narrowing down the options. My design aesthetic, if you can even call it that, was just to have the whole weekend feel vibrant, fun, playful, beachy and personal.

We chose our good family friend Janardhan Uncle as our caterer, and he made a completely different menu to fit the tone of each event and to reflect both the Marathi and Gujarati traditions.

For outfits, we went with a mix of things we bought in India and things we found online/custom made. For my wedding sari I went with designer Ayush Kejriwal, who is kind of funky and indie. For my reception I choose a Seema Gujral design in person while visiting India. And for my garba/sangeet outfit a college friend Swetha Gautham custom made both our outfits (hyphenite.com). For hair and makeup, after a disastrous trial with someone else, I went with Michelle Renee for my entire bridal party, who runs a well known team in Tampa. And we chose Volcanik Entertainment for our DJs because they were incredibly fun and flexible. Castaldo did our video, and Kimberly Photography did our photo.

We had a lot of hiccups throughout the wedding planning process. Florida and a beach wedding can prove difficult at times, and there's lots of elements you have to account for. But luckily Sunny was incredibly involved and supportive and has solid negotiation skills, so he and I figured things out step by step with the help of our parents, family and friends (should out to my friend Swati, my ad hoc wedding planner). It also helped that we hired Sokha at Apsara Events about six weeks out for wedding coordination. She helped us make a minute-to-minute schedule, and account for all the elements we had to track. A life saver.

How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?

I had originally bought my wedding sari on a trip to Hyderabad, where my Mom's family is from. It was a whirlwind day with my mom and cousin, who had set aside a bunch of red saris at different shops based on a photo I had sent them. I bought one, a rich kanchivaram sari. But for whatever reason, when I got home, I changed my mind. I'm not a super fashionable person, but it just felt too heavy and gold. After some Instagramming I came across Ayush Kejriwal, who runs a label out of the UK. He was approachable and helpful and he showed me a sari via WhatsApp that I bought on the spot, on my phone, while sitting in a taxi in the Dominican Republic. It turned out perfectly for what I wanted, which was classic and bright. Sunny is Gujarati and I'm marathi so I wore a sari to honor my family's tradition, and red to honor his.

What was the most enjoyable part of the planning process, and why?

The best part of the planning process was been enveloped by the support and love of my family and friends at every turn. I really capitalized on all my friends' talents, from Kam's art, to my friend Rohit's writing skills for our newspaper, to my friend Madhvi's dance choreography skills. I had all my musically talented friends created a song that we sang to Sunny at the reception. It's the one time you can be a little more demanding than usual.

What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?

The absolute best compliment I've gotten is that our wedding was well planned and the events were pretty seamless. Our guests loved all of our personal details (art, newspapers, program etc.) and the fact that they were on a beach for three days, which I also think helps cover up for any little mistakes we made! Everyone had a lot of fun, and I think my friends thought they were on spring break again.

Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?

This would have to be the ceremony. I was expecting the ceremony to be emotional and meaningful, but I didn't realize it would be so fun. From dancing during our pheras, to Sunny's hilarious and touching vows, I just remember looking out at the crowd every now and then, seeing a face of someone I loved, and feeling so grateful and humbled.

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.

My sister planned my mehendi, and with the help of our neighbor and friends made it this bright and colorful affair in the backyard of the house where I grew up. It was the perfect start to the weekend.

Do you have any words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be?

Make your guest list before you do anything else, and stick to it as closely as possible. It's really hard to draw the line sometimes, but it helps with everything that comes after.

Keep the people you know keep you calm and centered around you during the wedding week. Stress is inevitable, but if you're lucky, all of that will subside when it's actually time to celebrate.

Anything else you want to tell us? We'd love to hear all about your other details! (jewelry, mehndi, venue, cake, bouquets, etc.)

I got my bridal set at a traditional Hyderabadi jeweler. For the rest of my jewelryand smaller decor details I relied on Etsy. Our cake was from Piece of Cake Florida.

What a great way to start this fabulous week, isn't it ladies? If you want more, make sure to join us tomorrow! Until then, have a great one!

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Dana Point, CA Indian Fusion Wedding by Jim Kennedy Photographers

March 4, 2020 Posted by: Shawna 1 Comments

Hello there, beauty queens! We hope that you have enjoyed this journey as much as we have! If that is the case, you will be thrilled to know that we still have more finery for you to admire! This time around, we are here to share with you, Samina & Niraj's enchanting reception party hosted inside the halls of the Monarch Beach Resort. Right off the bat, we have to say that this closing gala was like no other you've seen in quite a while, thanks to the perfect planning from Five Star Weddings & Events and the impeccable decor crafted by Kismet Event Design. This winning combination created an unforgettable event more than perfect for bringing the wedding festivities to an end. All the guests had a great time dancing, chatting, and tasting the delicious plates served during the evening! And we are sure that this reception, along with all the other wedding festivities, will forever be recalled in the minds of all the ones that witnessed it. If you want to relive this lovely journey, don't miss the full gallery that we have prepared for today. We've compiled the best shots captured by Jim Kennedy Photographers for your enjoyment. So make sure to go check it out! You might want to keep your notebook handy because you are going to get tons of inspiring ideas that will blow your mind!

That is all for today, ladies! Have a great rest of the day, and make sure to join us tomorrow for more!

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Floral & Decor: Kismet Event Design | Ceremony & Reception Venue: Monarch Beach Resort | Planning & Design: Five Star Weddings & Events | Cinematography: Robles Video Productions | Photography: Jim Kennedy Photographers

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Ojai, CA Indian Fusion Wedding by Matt and Jess

February 27, 2020 Posted by: Shawna 2 Comments

Welcome back, darlings! We have arrived at the third and final part of Julia & Anuj's wedding celebration. This time, we are ready to have some fun at the reception party these lovebirds threw at The Ranch House, to celebrate their life milestone. In between a mix of rustic and traditional flair, this reception party was off the charts, and we want to make a big shoutout to Forage Ojai for the on-point decor they put together for this closing gala as it was utter perfection! The entire night was a huge success, but one of the most anticipated moments happened when our lovebirds had the first cut at the sweet delicious caked baked by Sugar Lab Bake Shop. The dim lights, the greenery surrounding the scene, and all the emotions, resulted in a magical moment, so beautiful that we were left out of words to describe it! Thankfully, Matt and Jess were there to capture all the magical moments of this reception party, and they were kind enough to share their talented work with us! If you want to take a peek at the incredible shots of this reception party, or if you want to relive the entire wedding festivities, don't miss the gallery that we have prepared for today! It is an absolute visual delight overflowing with beauty and inspiring ideas you don't want to miss! Go check it out!

How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?

We met online on a website called Meet Mindful. Both of us had never signed up for websites like this, but decided to take the plunge. Anuj has just moved to San Francisco a week before we met. He asked me to meet him at pier 39, which is an incredibly crowded tourist spot. I thought it would be hard to spot him, but then from the corner of my eye I saw an awkward and timid tall guy gazing at me. But from the moment we said hi, we couldn’t stop taking all night, which was new for both of us.

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I never expected the proposal when it happened. We had been dating for over 2 years, and it had been hard to navigate the idea of marriage because of the cultural differences and his family obligations. Anuj’s family was not on board until he decided to tell them he was planning to propose to me. He even secretly asked my parents at the dinner table in front of me without my knowing, texting them under the table. They became tearful and made up an excuse to leave because they were so happy. I had no idea. Later, Anuj took me to my favorite spa in Calistoga, for facials. We lounged in the Buddha pond garden when he began talking to me about wine country weddings. I still didn’t get the hint. I looked up at the sky and then back at him, when he was on his knee with a ring asking me to marry him. All that we had fought for and worked for together felt like a magical dream when he made this decision to marry me.

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 first thing we had to figure out was the date, which in Hindi weddings was quite a task. My mother in law had to speak with an Indian priest to settle dates according to astrology. When we finally figured that out, I moved on to pick a venue, which was also a little stressful to find the right place. Somehow it just landed in our laps. From there I picked my dress, which I had limited options for Indian boutique wedding shops, but found a great one where I found my glorious golden lehenga. Everything else just happened with ease.

How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?

I wanted a nice quality lehenga, so I had to search for Indian boutique wedding shops in California. I found one in Pleasanton, which had various designer dresses. It was magnificent to look through all of the colorful and extravagant gowns. I thought it would be hard to pick one, and it was hard to choose ones I really loved. But when I tried them on it just suddenly clicked when the perfect one came along.

What was the most enjoyable part of the planning process, and why?

Well picking out the dress and the bridesmaid saris was so much fun! But also visiting the venue in Ojai was a blast. Visualizing the space and the decorations got me so excited. Cake and menu testing was also the yummiest part.

What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?

I think that everyone really enjoyed the dancing. It was present when Anuj made his baraat entrance, and again after the ceremony. It’s hard to not have fun when Bollywood beats and high energies are blasting through the night.

Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?

When I was hiding in the tea house at the wedding venue, I could hear the baraat music and drums happening outside. I realized in that moment that I was about to embark upon marrying my lovebird, my janu. My heart pounded faster, and I couldn’t stop smiling, with subtle tears behind my eyes. My music came on (Latina’s theme from the movie slumdog millionaire). My eyes watered and my face smiled as I looked at Anuj watching me walk toward him. Everything felt perfect and right and I couldn’t think of a more magical and special moment.

There was a moment during our wedding planning where both our mothers were trying to figure out logistics pertaining to both cultures. It wasn’t an ugly situation but it stressed both Anuj and I put. Then I had a moment when I realized, I really don’t care when the family photos are taken, I just wanted to marry my man. That moment was subtle but so special.

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.

The decor was mostly just the gardens of the Ojai Ramch House. But we embellished it with some Indian touches and masterful flower arrangements from the florist. We wanted the decor to embody the fusion between India and California, and it was just perfect. The ceremony was still in daylight, but the reception led into the night, celebrating the twinkling lights and warmth of the cozy venue.

Do you have any words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be?

Enjoy the process. The wedding is a magical moment, and the planning can be so much fun. It passes in no time. Savor it.

We hope you've had a blast! See you tomorrow for a new inspiring story, until then, have a great one!

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Montego Bay, Jamaica Indian Wedding by Live Lime Records

February 26, 2020 Posted by: Shawna Comments

Hello there, darlings! It is time to wrap Ambalika & Kevin's big wedding celebration up. But we are closing the wedding events with a flourish with a fabulous reception party held at the Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa. Once again, the winning combination of Leanna Budrie - Grand Palladium Jamaica & Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa on the coordination and Karen Bussen - Weddings by Palladium on the design, resulted in a never-to-forget reception party that everyone loved to the fullest! For this closing gala, Ambalika & Kevin followed the line of elegance set in all other events, and burst into the room looking at their best! Still, it was Ambalika, who immediately captivated everyone! She looked like royalty dressed in her perfectly fit white dress from Amanda-Lina's Sposa Boutique! For her beauty needs, she trusted her hairstyle and makeup design to Divine Beauty By Sathi, who did an outstanding job praising this Maharani's beauty and endowing her with so much elegance and style that everyone was left speechless! Hands down, this reception party was the best way to bring the wedding festivities to an end! It is time for us to return from this trip to Montego Bay, Jamaica, so we can let these two follow their way into an everlasting love story! But in case you are not ready to let them go, and want to relive every moment of this celebration, make sure to take a look at the fabulous shots by Live Lime Records in today's gallery! It is absolutely amazing!

How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?

My Groom, Kevin, and I have actually known each other our entire lives. Our families knew each other since they were in Guyana as they lived in the same village and even when they came over to Canada and the US, respectively, they remained very close. Because of that, Kevin and I basically grew up together. In our younger days, I had the BIGGEST crush on him! Any time I was around him I would always be shy or blush or nervous - and I'm a shy or nervous person by any means! Kevin has always lived in NYC and I have always lived in Toronto, so when we were younger I would only see him when my family drove down to NYC. Even though we had sparse time together, it was always a fun time either hanging out by my cousin or going to parties, etc.

We were both in my cousin's bridal party in July 2010. He was the best man and I was a bridesmaid, and though we hadn't really kept in touch before this wedding, when we reconnected at the wedding, it was like we never lost touch at all. We had a great time - we drank, we danced, we laughed - and after that, Kevin asked me for my phone number. Those childhood "crush" feelings began to stir inside of me and I knew this was the beginning of something special, so I willingly gave him my number ...and that sparked a 9-year long distance relationship!

Everyone said to me that long distance relationships would be hard and that they don't last. Because we didn't have the luxury of being with each other to establish our relationship, we had to use texts, phone calls, video calls and Facebook chats to establish the communication, trust, love and faith that was able to sustain us for 9 years. It became a bit easier when we were able to travel back and forth to see each other, but those airport goodbyes were truly the hardest. Though it was definitely hard not being able to see him when I wanted and spend time with him, we both knew that this was what we wanted and we did everything in our power to ensure that this relationship would last ...and now we're married! I firmly believe we're the poster children for a long distance relationship that has a happy ending!

I knew he was "the one" from the moment we began our relationship. He understands me, he makes me happy, he keeps me laughing and smiling, and whenever I'm with him, nothing else matters. Kevin always treats me with love, support and respect and I do the same for him. He is truly my heart, my soul, my everything. I can't remember my life before him and I can't imagine my life without him!

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My proposal was simple, romantic and full of love!

Kevin and I got engaged in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in September of 2017. He asked me to make the trip down to Florida to spend time with his family but also to celebrate his Uncle's 50th birthday. We had a fantastic time at the party and I was so happy to spend time with his Mom and the rest of his family. The day after the party, Kevin's uncle set up a projector in his backyard where Kevin, myself and his family spent the time playing old Hindi songs on YouTube, laughing, eating, drinking, and just enjoying each other's company. At one point, his Uncle shut everything off and told us all that Kevin has something he wants to say...

Kevin, looking as handsome as ever, declared his love for me, said that he wanted to close this long distance relationship gap, and move forward in life. He then got down on one knee and asked me to marry him! It was the sweetest moment of my life! I started to cry but through those tears of joy, I was able to nod and say YES! It's a moment in my life which I will never ever forget! It was a dream come true!

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.

I can honestly say that I had a great experience with respect to the planning of our wedding! If I didn't have Leanna Budrie from the Weddings Department at Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort, as my wedding coordinator, I would be so lost! Leanna was so supportive, patient and accommodating throughout the entire planning process, even when I would email her or video call her freaking out about the littlest thing. She was absolutely amazing and was able to handle my level of "crazy" at that time! Leanna listened to what I wanted and even offered her suggestions and recommendations to help achieve the look that I wanted for our wedding. She was very open and honest about everything and did whatever she could to take the stress off of my shoulders. She was definitely my wedding fairy godmother! Kevin and I firmly believe that our wedding wouldn't have been as amazing as it was if she wasn't there to oversee everything and make sure it was exactly what we had envisioned.

My hair and makeup was done by a friend of mine who became like family during this trip, Sathi Ganpat! Sathi and I have been friends for years and she was my very first choice to do my hair and makeup for the wedding, and I can honestly say, that it looked AMAZING! I'm thrilled that Sathi and her husband, Ronnie, were able to make it to Jamaica and truly become part of our family!

How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?

My beautiful white wedding dress came from Amanda-Lina's Sposa Boutique in Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada and my beautiful Indian bridal lengha came from KJ Designers in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. I was fortunate enough to have my Mom and my Grandma with me when I selected my white wedding dress and to have my Mom and my Aunt with me when I selected my bridal lengha. With both dresses it was love at first sight!

My white wedding dress was the 5th one I tried on and that was the one that made my Mom and Grandma cry, so I knew that was the one. I felt like a Bride in that dress ....a feeling I didn't get with any of the other ones I tried on.

When I walked into KJ Designers, I spotted a stunning maroon bridal lengha with merlot colored accents on one of the mannequins. I was immediately drawn to it and knew right away that this was the one. I asked the owner, Dinesh, if I could try it on. He willingly took it off of the mannequin, even though he had JUST put it on before I got there, and allowed me to try it on. The minute I put that lengha on, I knew it was the one I had to get married in. I didn't want to take it off. I couldn't stop looking at myself in the mirror, and later on when my Dad and my Grandma got to see it and they teared up, it cemented the fact that it was MY lengha. That was 100% what I was going to wear to marry the man of my dreams. It was an amazing feeling!

KJ Designers is also where I got my beautiful, and surprisingly very light, green and beige Maticoor lengha. All of my outfits felt like they were made just for me. They fit amazingly and required little alterations. I couldn't be any happier with all of my outfit choices!

What was the most enjoyable part of the planning process, and why?

The most enjoyable part of the planning process was it being over and just being able to enjoy it all. I was able to see my vision come to life and it really was satisfying. All of the little details that I was worried about when it came to the reception and the organization of the reception were all taken care of. I didn't have to worry about anything, and that was because I had an amazing coordinator in Leanna and also because I had amazing family members who lent a helping hand wherever possible.

The Weddings Department at Grand Palladium Jamaica are probably the most incredible and efficient people that I have ever had the pleasure of working with and I would recommend them to anyone who is considering having a destination wedding.

My Mom was my right-hand when it came to planning the wedding. She was there with me every step of the way and helped Kevin and I with our decisions. Our wedding wouldn't have been as exceptional and beautiful as it was if Mom wasn't right there guiding me and adding her own special little touches throughout. Things that I didn't even think of, Mom was on top of! She had her running list and made sure everything was bought and packed for the wedding (in 9 suitcases), she made sure that everything was laid out for each day of wedding celebrations, she made sure that our guests were happy ...basically she made sure that the wedding went off without a hitch, and her preparation and organization made sure that the wedding did just that! Kevin and I both love you Mom. Thank you for everything!

What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?

I would like to think that our guests loved every aspect of our wedding. We had amazing feedback about how everything was so organized and well thought out. We did our best to cater to our guests needs, whether it be a welcome drink at the reception or fruit skewers at the wedding itself or vegetarian appetizers at our mini after wedding reception. We made sure all of our guests were fed, had drinks, and taken care of.

Our wedding was also a time for my friends and family and Kevin's friends and family to come together and enjoy each other's company. Some family that hadn't seen each other in months reunited at the Grand Palladium Jamaica. Friendships were made over the course of the wedding, which are still going strong today. Those days where we didn't have any "wedding events" happening, our guests were hanging out in the pool together, relaxing by the Infinity Bar, dancing away in the disco, playing the slots at the casino, having dinner together, etc. It was amazing to see everyone together and amazing to see people who didn't really know each other having such a great time with everyone else. There was no shortage of "family spotting". Wherever Kevin and I went in the resort, we would be bumping into family. Our guests were all over the resort, so much so that the resort staff knew them all as being part of "that huge Hindu wedding group". It was very humbling to have so many friends and family members with us and I truly hope that our guests felt how much we appreciated them being there. We wouldn't have had such a great wedding if we didn't have our guests with us!

Do you have any words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be?

Wedding planning is probably one of the hardest thing you will ever have to do in your life, especially when it comes to a destination wedding. Having to organize via email and video chat truly makes you nervous ...it made me very nervous but, truthfully, once you have a dedicated coordinator at the resort, I promise you things will turn out EXACTLY how you imagined. There were things that we were pleasantly surprised by when we had our wedding and reception. Kevin and I went in somewhat blind, not having done a food or cake tasting, but the outcome was better than we could've imagined. We had a mini-reception at the Infinity Bar after our wedding ceremony and the quality of the vegetarian appetizers and the way they setup the area was fantastic! The same applied for the dinner and cake during our actual reception night. We selected our menu and chose our cake flavors in advance but didn't get to do any tastings, yet we were thoroughly impressed by the taste and quality of the food and the deliciousness of the cake.

Try to relinquish some control if you can - yes, it is a hard thing to do because you want everything to be absolutely perfect, but the coordinators know what they're doing and they will make sure you're over the moon happy, just like Leanna did for us! :)

It is a stressful time for you as a Bride but take the time to soak it all in and enjoy it ...and remember, at the end of the day, you've just married the love of your life.

A wedding is just one day but a marriage is a lifetime. Don't plan just for your wedding ...plan for your marriage too.

Anything else you want to tell us? We'd love to hear all about your other details! (jewelry, mehndi, venue, cake, bouquets, etc.)

I want to give a few special thank you's to some special people:

To Mom, Dad and Aatri for all your love and support throughout this entire wedding planning process and for all of the hard work you all put into making this wedding so special and memorable for Kevin and myself. We love you all!

To Nannie, Aunty Naina, Uncle Buggy and Aunty Abby for baking all of the blackcake, which people couldn't get enough of, and for all of your help leading up to and during the wedding.

To my sister-in-law, Rose, for designing my brooch bouquet for the reception and for being my Bougie during the wedding ceremony. I couldn't ask for anyone better to be by my side as I took this step in my life.

To Aunty Debra and Aunty Maltie for designing my wedding entrance shawl which ended up being beyond what I expected and added that beautiful and romantic touch to the ceremony.

We couldn't have done this without all of your helping hands!

That is all for today, darlings! We hope you have an awesome rest of the day and don't forget to join us tomorrow for more!

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Planning & Design: Tai Flora Services | Venues: Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa | South Asian Wedding Coordinator: Leanna Budrie - Grand Palladium Jamaica & Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa | Design: Karen Bussen - Weddings by Palladium | Hair & Makeup: Divine Beauty By Sathi | Photography: Live Lime Records | White Wedding Dress: Amanda-Lina's Sposa Boutique | Wedding Lengha: KJ Designers

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Morristown, NJ Indian Fusion Wedding by Samantha Cald Photography

February 25, 2020 Posted by: Shawna Comments

Hello there, darlings! We have arrived at the third and final episode of Dipinder & David's wedding festivities! This time, we'll be taking you inside the halls of The Madison Hotel so we can join these two lovebirds at the big reception party that marked the end of their wedding festivities! So get ready to have some fun! For this closing event, Conroy's Florist & Tuxedo showed all their talent and expertise, transforming the halls of this striking venue into a mesmerizing scene! And the final result is impressive! The multicolored floral arrangements and white linens surrounding the room made this entire event not just classy but enchanting! No wonder why they are the go-to-guys when looking for exceptional decor! Hands down, this was a fantastic reception party that everyone loved! From the delicious plates prepared by The Madison Hotel's catering team to the perfect tunes and melodies played by Shilpa Entertainment, this entire gala was a huge success and an unforgettable moment! There was so much beauty and so many details to admire that it is really challenging to describe it! Luckily, the talented team from Samantha Cald Photography was there to captured every single detail of this reception party, and they were kind enough to share their visual masterpieces with us. If you want to check them out, don't miss today's gallery! We're sure you're going to love it!