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New Orleans, LA Indian Fusion Wedding by Mary M. Cinema

October 4, 2019 Posted by: Shawna Comments

Good morning, ladies! Get ready to enjoy all the beauty and magic surrounding Vanesha & Shajib's wedding festivities! We're starting this couple's big day by joining them at a harmonious and vivid Baraat procession leading to the exclusive Riverview Room, where the ceremony took place. But this Baraat comes with a surprise! Instead of having just Shajib taking part in the Baraat, our gorgeous Vanesha also took part in this event riding her own horse! Although the Baraat has mainly been considered a groom's tradition, Vanesha stepped up to have her own Baraat. She made her voice heard, and against all the odds, she got into her own horse and had a blast. Definitely a true example of how traditional ceremonies can be adapted to modern takes; empowering women and adding a little spin-off that makes them even more significant. This Maharani was living her dream, and you can see how happy she was thanks to the beautiful shots captured by Mary M. Cinema. This Baraat procession was so captivating that all people passing by stood up to take some pictures and to admire the beauty of our lovely Vanesha. And we cannot blame them as this Maharani looked like a princess from a fairy tale thanks to the fantastic work of Makeover by Paro, who took care of her beauty needs. For more amazing shots of this Baraat procession, head into the gallery that we have prepared for today. It is full of fantastic and enchanting details that you're going to love!

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

When I moved to New York 4 years ago, I was desperately trying to meet new people. I met Shajib within the first 2 months of moving. He was someone who made dating seem so easy. His carefree and laid-back attitude gave me a glimpse of the possible future, that we could be happy even if we were just chilling on the couch watching reruns. That's when I knew, the moment of just hanging out and doing something extremely routine, but feeling so happy to be with each other.

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We took a day off work to go to a quaint town near NYC. We were planning on doing some hiking, exploring, and just having a fun day. It was a sunny but cold day with temperatures of around 9 degrees. Shajib was guiding me towards a spot that he had looked up online, but we got lost and ended up getting off the trail to find this beautiful lookout point. Once we got there, he walked straight up on top of a picnic table and held out his hand for me to join, he distracted me so I would turn around, and when I looked back at him, he was down on one knee. It had been 2 years since we had been dating, and even though we had discussed getting married, I was not expecting it and I completely started ugly crying. We were lucky enough that another couple were hiking up a few minutes behind us to that spot and took a couple of proposal pictures of us. It was perfect because it was 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.

Wedding planning was a little difficult, neither of us had any idea where to begin. We started by deciding where to get married, we knew it wouldn't be in New York City or my hometown in Mississippi. We narrowed down our top choices and finally agreed on New Orleans. We had some difficulty with a couple of vendors, a planner who wouldn't finalize the contract and kept increasing her charges, and a decorator who quit at the last minute. Luckily I was able to find Rena with Alchemy Events, who agreed to be my planner even though I had already finalized some key details. Once she came on board, it seemed like everything started falling into place. It was just nice to talk things out with someone who had wedding knowledge and make the best possible decisions together.

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

The most enjoyable part of the planning process was probably doing the test ride on our horses for the baraat. Meeting the vendors for the first time and sharing our vision with them, having them understand exactly what we needed was also a really exciting experience. It was like we were building our own world, and we could do whatever we wanted, we didn't let anyone force us into following arbitrary rules, and luckily our immediate families were very supportive of our (my) wedding dreams.

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

The Baraats, for sure, there was a moment when I got up on my horse with all my guests in front of me, and I just felt so loved. Then, my baraat met Shajibs, I saw how much fun he was having, we caught each other's attention for a moment in the midst of all the celebration, and we both knew that we would always remember this moment.

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.

It was important to both of us to represent our Hindu/Muslim, Indian/Bangladeshi, NYC/MS customs, and traditions. We made peacock colors our theme, as they also worked with Mardi Gras colors. We worked with our planner to represent everything we possibly could, our sangeet had Mardi Gras masks and beads to represent New Orleans, but we had desi style cushions on the ground for people to sit on. We had brought a lot of maangtikas, chooris, and chunnis from India, for everyone to use and dress themselves up to enjoy the sangeet festivities.

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

It's going to be stressful, it's going to be difficult, it may seem impossible at times, but it's so amazing when all your loved ones come together to celebrate your love. You have to disconnect from planning and project management mode the week of your wedding, at that point, stop worrying about the details and just enjoy. Even if something isn't exactly as you planned or seems like it will be a disaster, just let your vendors handle it and spend time with your friends and family to take in all the love.

At the end of it all, the only thing I remember is having fun, smiling and laughing like I conquered the world and crying because of how much this wedding would change our lives. I don't remember any of the details and I don't even care to remember which flower arrangements we went with or if we got the expensive chairs. All I remember were the range of emotions I felt, and how much love I was surrounded with.

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Melville, NY Indian Wedding by House of Talent Studio

September 4, 2019 Posted by: Shawna Comments

Hello there, beautiful ladies! It is time to celebrate and enjoy the recent union of our lovebirds through their incredible and vibrant wedding reception. So we hope you are ready to have some fun because this event will make you have a blast! Held inside the halls of the exclusive Hilton Long Island / Huntington, this reception party was something out of this world! Once again, the winning combination of House of Dipali on the decor and Chandai Events on the planning and execution managed to surprise us and left us speechless with such a magnificent event. And if this was not enough, Bollywood DJs took care of the musical mood that lit the dance floor and put all the guests on their feet to the rhythm of the hits of the moment. Those who were not dancing were enjoying the delicious plates that Akbar Restaurant prepared for this gala. So there was no excuse for not having fun, whether eating or dancing, all the guests had a night to remember! Without a doubt, this was the best way for Rupa & Krishen to celebrate their wedding in the company of their family and closest friends. The night was coming to an end when our beautiful couple had the first cut at the cake that City Cakes prepared for this gala. And although the wedding festivities are coming to an end with this event, Rupa & Krishen's everlasting love story has just begun! If you want to enjoy the most beautiful moments of this wedding again, go to our gallery! The good friends at House of Talent Studio have shared the best photos of this celebration, and we have compiled them for you to have a visual delight! So don't miss it out!

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

We met on the dating app "Coffee Meet Bagel". We met in New York where I was doing my residency, and he was working in a national lab in Long Island. I knew he was the one when I had a cold and he immediately wanted to drop everything and take me to the doctor- this was just three weeks into dating! After one month of dating, Krishen told me he accepted a job in Alabama and had to move a few weeks after. We had to decide what to do, and naturally, we felt we were too in love to let go, and for two and a half years, we dated long distance.

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Krishen took me to an animal sanctuary upstate. He knows I am a huge animal lover. So, after we toured the area, we saw a cute cat roaming around the sanctuary. We both knelt down to pet the cat. I stood, and he remained, on one knee and proposed!

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 found Maharani Weddings website very helpful! I found my hair and makeup through the site. Because I was in my last year of residency, I was not able to travel to India to find an outfit. However, we found Sai Fashions in hicksville and found all wedding attire there. For decor, I love colors, and since the wedding was at the beginning of summer, I wanted a fresh colorful decor for the ceremony with pinks, yellows greens and purple. For the evening, we wanted to go for a more romantic look with soft pinks that would complement my peacock colored sari.

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

I knew I did not want to go for the conventional wedding sari colors. When I laid my eyes on a pink fuchsia sari, I knew this was exactly what I wanted. It was sparkly and perfect for summer.

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

The most enjoyable part of planning was the cake tasting. Of course, who doesn't love cake! It was the one portion of planning I was able to do with my then-fiance as we were in a long-distance relationship.

What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?

The guests loved the ambiance of the wedding- the decor, all the traditions that are typical in a south Indian wedding.

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

After I walked into the wedding ceremony- a curtain was between Krishen and me. I will never forget the moment once the curtain dropped and I saw Krishen for the first time. I became filled with excitement and overcome with emotions.

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 Mendhi party at my home in long island. It was a small gathering of all my girlfriends. The following evening, we had the Haldi event at the hotel where all our friends and family gathered to apply Haldi on Krishen, and then on me.

My college friend, Sowjanya Kilaru, is a professional dancer. She put together several dances that all my friends performed including highschool friends, college friends, and podiatry school friends. Finally, as a surprise to my husband, I jumped in and danced as well!

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

Enjoy every moment of all your wedding events. Don't worry about the small details. You will remember all the joys of celebrating your wedding with your family and friends.

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

We absolutely loved our cake, thanks to City Sweets and Confections. The decoration was beautiful and matched my sari. Moreover, the cake was so delicious. I really wanted to have a cake that was more than a simple white cake with flowers and I was beyond impressed. The cake was just as delicious when we had our top layer on our first wedding anniversary.

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Jersey City, NJ Indian Wedding by PhotosMadeEz

August 28, 2019 Posted by: Shawna Comments

Hi there, ladies! We are back with more details into Arshia & Neil's wedding celebration! This time we will be taking a look at the traditional and solemn wedding ceremony held at the exclusive Jersey City Hyatt. Neil arrived at this ceremony riding a beautiful white horse from Caliber Farms while accompanied with a Baraat procession full of merriment, music, and dances! After the Baraat, it was time to move on with the ceremony that united Arshia & Neil in marriage. Tum Hi Ho Events planned and executed this ceremony to perfection while Elegant Affairs took care of the decor. And what a great job these two made! Their talent and expertise they have were reflected in every single detail surrounding this magical event, taking it to the next level. Although the scene was impressive on its own, it was Arshia who stole all the looks wearing a dual-tone lengha embellished with golden patterns. KC Makeup by Karuna Chani elevated the beauty of this head-turning look with an elegant hairstyle and a fantastic nude makeup, making Arshia look like a princess! There is no denying that Raja Neil is a lucky guy for getting married to such a beautiful Maharani! The overall ceremony was elegant, traditional, and full of love and romanticism. And thanks to the remarkable work of PhotosMadeEz, we get to take a look at it from the inside. Without any question, this was a ceremony everyone loved, and we are sure that you can take a lot of inspiring ideas from it! If you can't get enough of this young couple, don't hesitate to visit our gallery for more! You are going to have a blast!

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Fort Worth, TX Indian Wedding by Jagat Studio

August 15, 2019 Posted by: Shawna Comments

Happy Thursday, ladies! It is great to be back with a new love story for you. Today, we will bring you an insight into the colorful and captivating wedding celebration of our lovely couple Roshni & Rushi. This celebration combines all the things we love: tradition, colors, emotions, dances, and above all a lot of love. Without any question, this is an event that you don't want to miss! So, get ready to take a look at this fantastic event! By the way, you may want to have your notebook handy as this celebration will make your inspiration go hard. For this first installment, we will join our lovely couple at a romantic first look photoshoot captured by the talented crew from Jagat Studio. Every single shot immortalized the most tender moments of our blushing Maharani, sneaking out to surprise her Raja moments away from marrying the love of her life. And she looked gorgeous! The elegant hairstyle and the nude makeup that Kashish by Hina created for this photoshoot praised Roshni's natural beautify. This head-turning look perfectly combined with the champagne lengha embellished with soft-colored patterns that Roshni wore for this memorable photoshoot. Raja Rushi looked handsome as well, on his Sherwani suit. And we are fascinated by the traditional and elegant look of this lovely young couple! If you want to take a closer look to this photoshoot, head into our gallery for more!

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How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?
We met through family friends who were trying to set us up. I think we both had little to no expectations before we met so it ended up being a good surprise. There was a point after dating where I was going through a rough patch at work. Rushi would listen to me complain (a lot) and be supportive. Something unpleasant happened with my supervisors, and I remember when I told him what happened - he was so upset. Probably more upset than me. I remember thinking, "Wow, he really cares about me. This could be it." The next 2 years sealed the deal!

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We had been planning a trip to Ireland. Rushi had already been there before but this was my first time visiting there. We rented a car and drove along the countryside, visiting some new places for him and his favorites we had been before. We were in Killarney visiting Killarney National Park. We started walking into this forest-like area off the beaten path. We were getting deeper and deeper in the forest (I was starting to panic a bit). We reached a clearing where it was large, circle of mowed grass encircled by large trees. In the middle of this, there was a gazebo with some benches. He sat down first, and as I was about to sit down next to him, I noticed this ring on the bench. I picked it up and told him, " look, someone left their ring." He responded with, "yes, I will marry you." And now the running joke is that I proposed to him lol.

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 bit of a challenge as our families are in different locations. We considered multiple locations but ended up picking home for me - Fort Worth, TX. We looked at venues that could accommodate what we were looking for in a venue - an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception. We ended up picking the Worthington Renaissance Hotel in Sundance Square - they had an amazing rooftop terrace with fountains that we thought would be perfect for the ceremony.

Venues took some time overall. I visited a lot of them and hardest part would be availability. Some were booked almost 2 years in advance. But it was worth it to keep looking for the right place.

Hair and make up - I did my own makeup for my mehndi, pithi, and rehearsal dinner. For the wedding and reception, Rushi and my mom convinced me that I should have someone help me so it would be one less thing to worry about. They were absolutely they were right. I didn't do a trial but I looked at Instagram photos to figure out whose style I liked - MUA who would accomplish the look I was looking for. The HMUA who did get me ready for both ceremony/reception did an amazing job - my makeup stayed right where it was supposed to all night and she accomplished the look without the use of so many products.

Decor theme - because we wanted an outdoor wedding ceremony - we tried to keep it simple. We had a garden theme - with pink and white flowers and green foliage. We used lanterns and birdcages along the aisle that were repurposed as reception centerpieces.

DJ - We spent a lot of time finding a DJ. We wanted someone who would turn our reception into a party.
We used this company called Outspoken Visions and they were amazing! They were so flexible, moved out Gobo Monogram from the cocktail area, had a tabla player, worked with us on the uplighting. Could not say enough nice things about this company!

Cake/Donuts - we opted to have cupcakes for the guests and a 6" naked cutting cake for us. We wanted our guests to have options. We got our cupcakes from Gigi's Cupcakes in North Fort Worth. They did a fabulous job setting up and Kristi was so pleasant to work with. I had seen donut walls on Instagram and really wanted to have one. I worked with Angie at FunkyTown Donuts. They also were so easy to work with and did an excellent job setting up and making suggestions that would work for our wedding.

How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
Outfits - I went shopping with my mom and aunt at Sari Palace in Oakland, CA. I had tried looking locally in DFW and also Atlanta at Global Mall with no luck. Sari Palace had a huge selection and the outfits were customizable - such a great experience working with them. I tried on about 20 total outfits before I decided on a lengha. I love the color pink so it just ended that both my ceremony/reception outfits had pink or pink hues in it. I loved that it had a contemporary look but yet still looked fitting for a bridal outfit. I picked a Sherwani for Rushi that was similar to my bridal outfit (he didn't care what he wore lol). For the reception, my outfit was a dusty rose. Rushi and I had picked a blue suit for him so he wore a tie matching my outfit.

What was the most enjoyable part of the planning process, and why?
Honestly - being done, or rather checking things off our list. I think both Rushi and I were really excited when the rehearsal dinner started because we knew that we had done our best and we were gonna have fun going forward no matter what.

What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
We tried to keep our wedding casual. The venue was in the middle of Sundance Square where people could walk around to go shopping or eating. We had a later ceremony start time of 2p and reception to follow. We asked that our bridesmaids and groomsmen wear whatever they want in shades of either gold/white/pink. I think we wanted everyone to just come and enjoy themselves.

Oh and the donut wall

Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
Our first dance. We didn't practice at all - we hadn't entirely decided if we would do a first dance until the week of. Rushi loves Celion Dion (rightfully so) so we danced to "That's The Way It Is." We just went in circles, but I remember being just really excited in that moment.

Do you have any words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be?
Try to enjoy the day of, it really does go by so fast.

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Plantsville, CT Indian Wedding by PTaufiq Photography

August 8, 2019 Posted by: Shawna Comments

Happy Thursday, Maharanis! If you were looking for inspirational ideas to start planning your upcoming wedding, you've come to the right place! Whether if you were looking for colorful designs, for more traditional and discreet ideas or elegant and stylish ideas, we got you covered! Pooja & Sohin's wedding celebration has all the things we love and that we are sure you are going to enjoy as well. So, let's dive into this magnificent event! To start, we are going to join our two lovebirds at their Sangeet ceremony. This colorful and vibrant pre-wedding ceremony is one you are going to love as the happiness and the smiles that surrounded this event are contagious. You will feel how your day is brightened up by just taking a look at the incredible shots captured by PTaufiq Photography. The first thing that caught our attention was the beautiful decoration that MM Celebrations put together for this Sangeet ceremony. The vivid colors and the delicate placement of the ornaments was a perfect way to conceptualize the merriment and the harmonious atmosphere that characterized this event. Pooja & Sohin embraced the vibrancy reflected across this pre-wedding ceremony wearing colorful attires that made them look radiant! And we want to make a special shoutout to Cinderella Bridez for the beautiful makeup and hairstyle created for Pooja. The long wavy hair combined with the nude lipstick and soft shades, praised her natural beauty, making her steal all the looks! If you want to take a closer look at these colorful and inspiring ideas, don't miss the gallery that we have prepared for today. You will love it!