Welcome, sweet Maharanis, to a story of romance and grandeur at the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale at Gainey Ranch, where Ireen & Tanjeev vowed to embark on a lifetime journey together. Their wedding, meticulously planned and designed by Meant2Be Events, was a magnificent blend of tradition and contemporary elegance. Ireen looked nothing short of a dream, her beauty enhanced by the skilled touch of Makiaj Beauty. Her bridal fashions from Frontier Heritage weaved a regal charm story, while her Jarwa House jewelry sparkled like the stars in the desert sky. The intricate mehndi, crafted by Henna by Purvi, told tales of their love. DJ Mistry filled the air with melodies that resonated with the couple's journey. Amidst this enchantment, Ashley Rae Photography skillfully captured the moments, each photograph a testament to the love and joy that filled the day. Enjoy the gallery!
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How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?
We met on an app! After we matched, we spent a lot of time at first getting to know each other over text and FaceTime since we were in different states. He finally came to visit me in my state one weekend. Although we had texted and FaceTimed extensively before our first meeting, neither of us knew what to expect, so we were both incredibly nervous in the days leading up to our first in-person “date.” I can still remember heading to the airport to pick him up and how fast my heart was beating. I finally saw him in the crowd at the pick-up area, and my first thought was how cute he was and how amazing his smile looked. We proceeded to spend that time together, and the rest is history!
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 wedding was planned on a fairly accelerated timeline due to a variety of logistical factors, which made the wedding planning process pretty interesting, to say the least. We prioritized picking our venue at first, and then we focused on tackling one little portion of our wedding each week. For example, we would dedicate one week to creating orders and gathering addresses to mail out invitations. Then, for roughly another week, we would solely focus on finding outfits online and, visiting stores, and consulting with family on what outfit to wear for each event. Overall, we focused on tackling everything one step at a time.
How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
My wedding saree was selected for me by my husband’s family! My own family had seen the saree and gave their input as well, so I was really excited to see what everyone had picked for me. All I knew was that I wanted my wedding outfit to be pink or red. I finally saw my wedding saree just a few days before the wedding, and when I did see it, I was ecstatic. I don’t think I would have been able to pick any better myself, and I am still in awe of how beautiful my wedding saree was.
What was the most enjoyable part of the planning process, and why?
I honestly enjoyed almost everything about the planning process! It was so much fun to come up with a vision board for each event, go dress and jewelry shopping with family, talk about music choices with my now-husband, talk to vendors, practice dances with my sisters and friends, etc. I loved being able to share these special moments with loved ones.
Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
My husband and I did a private “first look” before the reception! With all the events and laughter and chaos of the day, it was so special to have our own little moment together where we could take it all in together. I remember going down a staircase in my reception lehenga, feeling really nervous and hoping that I wouldn’t trip and fall in such a heavy dress. When I finally did meet my husband towards the bottom of the staircase, my worries melted away, and we simply took pictures and enjoyed the moment together.
Do you have any words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be?
I recommend that brides do their best to “take it all in.” You spend so many months planning this large event, and when it arrives, it goes by in the blink of an eye. On top of that, it is incredibly important to have a team you can trust and a support system. It will go a long way!
Darlings, I hope you enjoyed reading about our Maharani brides and their inspiring weddings!
