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Happy Monday, beauty queens! A full weekend without your company feels like an eternity, but we are so excited to be back so we can continue sharing our passion for fantastic wedding celebrations! And today's featured wedding is nothing less than spectacular. It is so unique and filled with surprises that we can firmly say that this is unlike any other wedding that we have witnessed in quite a while. For starters, Bobana & Ansh's fairytale had three different destinations: Serbia, Turkey, and India. How amazing is that! Every event of this wedding was mesmerizing as breathtaking, and we find ourselves lost of words to describe the jaw-dropping attires and the swoon-worthy set-ups conceptualized and styled by none other than Meha Bhargava of Styl.Inc. The celebrations started with a heavenly Christian ceremony in Belgrade Serbia, which is Bobana's hometown. And oh boy, this opening ceremony was to die for! From the captivating decor crafted by Svadbena zvona to the ravishing look of our gorgeous couple, everything was amazing! The festivities continued in Antalya, Turkey, where they had a 3-day long, Indian wedding. A colorful Haldi, a fun-loving Mehndi, and a vibrant Sangeet were just the preamble for the full-traditional Indian wedding ceremony held at the Titanic Mardan Palace. This paradisiacal venue, which combines traditional architecture and a soothing natural environment, added an extra touch of uniqueness to this event, becoming the perfect backdrop for these lovebirds to profess their love and commitment to each other. The wedding festivities concluded with an unforgettable reception held at the Mor Bagh - New Delhi, where All in Organization & Events took care of the decor, and Manish Puri enlivened every moment with upbeat melodies. Hands down, Bobana & Ansh's had the wedding of their dreams! And this could not have been possible without a highly talented and experienced team like the one Bobana & Ansh's had by their side. So big kudos to Chapter 2 Events for the on-point planning and execution, Anjie Gogna for the ravishing look created for our gorgeous Maharani and CineLove for the marvelous shots that made this feature possible! Visit today's gallery for a full revel of this wedding!

What a beautiful wedding isn't it ladies? If this is how we started this week, imagine how we are going to end it! So, make sure to join us tomorrow to find out what is coming down the road! 

Good morning, Maharanis! We hope you are ready to end this week with a trip to the beach, because today, we are taking you to the paradisiacal landscapes of Montego Bay, Jamaica, to enjoy Chandni & Priyank's wedding bash. And believe us, this is one you don't want to miss, as it packs tons of beauty, traditional flair, and inspiring ideas! And right before we start, we want to give a big shoutout to the good friends at True Colors Photography for sharing the fantastic shots they captured during this magical wedding celebration. It is thanks to their remarkable work that we get to enjoy every moment of this special event. The wedding ceremony hosted at the Sunset Cove Beach Resort was a dream come true, and we cannot stress how much we loved it! With the sea and the sunset as the background, and with the lovely ornaments and floral arrangements put together by Tai Flora Luxe, Chandni & Priyank could not have asked for a more perfect scenario to tie the knot in the company of their family and friends. They both looked incredibly happy, relaxed, and in love, that captivated everyone's attention. Still, it was our gorgeous Maharani who stole the show as she looked ravishing dressed in a soft colored lengha that made her look like a princess from a fairytale. And we cannot forget about the sleek hairstyle and makeup that Shimmer Studios created for this occasion, and the artistic Mehndi designed by Henna by Divya, they were both spectacular! After the ceremony, it was time to celebrate the newlyweds with a fabulous reception party hosted at Blue Lagoon, and by taking a look at the pictures of this closing gala, we can tell that everyone had the time of their lives! And we are not surprised that everything turned out to be this perfect as the highly experienced and talented team from Grand Palladium Hotels and Resorts coordinated this life-changing event, down to the smallest detail. If you can't get enough of this lovely couple during their wedding festivities, don't miss today's jaw-dropping gallery. We are sure you are going to be amazed by every single shot!

Are you ready for more beauty, romance, and glam, ladies? If the answer is "yes", you've come to the right place! On this installment, we'll take a look at an intimate and romantic photoshoot thanks to the visual masterpieces captured by none other than the talented team from Lightyear Studio. And you know that whenever this fantastic and fully-experienced team is present, there is nothing but perfection to expect, and this time it is no exception! As you scroll down through the images below, you'll feel how every single emotion felt by this lovely duo pops from your screen, brightening up your day and melting your heart with so much beauty and flair. We bet that you won't be able to take your eyes from this fascinating photoshoot. Both our lovebirds looked ravishing on every single shot, but it was our beautiful Diane who stole the show! And in case you were wondering who is the mastermind behind such dreamy look, it is none other than the good friends from Salon Moda. They praised the inner beauty of this sweet Maharani and designed an exquisite makeup and glamorous hairstyle that we loved so much! But we were not the only ones impressed by Diane's look. Raja Jerin couldn't take his eyes off off her, and we cannot blame him as he married a beauty queen! If you can't get enough of this photoshoot, head over to this breathtaking gallery. You will be amazed!

If you are enjoying this wedding as much as we are, get ready because we are about to unveil a fantastic reception party that will blow your mind!

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Happy Wednesday, Maharanis! If you were seeking inspiration to start planning your ultimate dream wedding, you've come to the right place! Misha & Dipen's big wedding festivities overflows with so much beauty, traditional flair, and amazingness that you don't want to miss! If you are ready to dive into this fascinating love story, lets jump right into it! For this installment, we'll be taking a look at the awe-inspiring shots captured by Strokes Photography during an outdoor photoshoot that got us speechless! The multi-colored doorway of the Modern Architecture Museum In Kansas became the perfect canvas to portray the most romantic and mesmerizing scenes of these two lovebirds right before heading down to their beautiful wedding ceremony fully designed and decored by K.I. Weddings and Occasions by Shangri-la, respectively. And, oh boy, this photoshoot is one for the books! So much beauty, so many colors and, mainly, lots of love present in every single image! And talking about beauty, let's take a moment to appreciate the look of our gorgeous Maharani! She trusted her beauty needs to Glam By Richa and her Mehndi design to Samira's Henna Designs and ended up looking like a goddess! Check more of this enchanting photoshoot in today's full gallery and also in today's Video Blog thanks to the cinematographic delight by Michael J. Scott Productions!

How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?
I met Dipen while we were both volunteering at a religious summer camp for kids. We met totally by chance when he came to show me how to use some A/V equipment. We didn't pay each other much mind but at the end of the camp, we connected on Instagram. After a couple of weeks of silently following each other, we exchanged numbers and we started texting/ talking. Within a few months, we found out we had a vast amount of common interests, values, and understanding. It was difficult to hold a long-distance relationship while we were both so busy with school and work but there was something about each other that we just couldn't let the relationship go. It was especially scary introducing our families to each other because we felt like though we had been "together" for a while we had only met in person a handful of times (due to the distance). Once Dipen moved to NYC for an 8 month internship we were actually able to meet more often, falling in love while we discovered the art and architecture of Manhattan.

Share the scoop on your Proposal Story!
We had been talking about it for a few months and he actually was able to completely surprise me. We had gone ring shopping in NYC a few times and I basically asked him to design the perfect ring for me because I couldn't make up my mind. Being an architect he had access to CAD software where he could design the ring exactly as he imagined. He made up a story about how his internship was ending early and he really wanted engagement pictures in NYC but the ring wouldn't be ready because it was too hard to use the software or the jeweler wasn't negotiating the price for him. We found a photographer and set up a date for our "not" engagement pictures- the weather wasn't cooperating so we actually postponed it to the next morning (little did I know what a headache that was for him!) That night we spent hours going over outfits and looks and matching our clothes over and over again. Groggy eyed we made it to our early morning photoshoot at the Brooklyn Bridge Park where our photographer, Konrad Brattke, met us. We casually took some pictures around the streets and famous carousel. Eventually, we walked up to the beach where there was a trail of rose petals leading to a heart. Dipen grabbed my hand and led me to the center where I immediately started crying as he got down on one knee and presented me the ring. After the proposal, he showed me the details he put in the ring that made it uniquely mine and a video he prepared of all of my family and friends wishing me congratulations! It was so thoughtful and such a surprise to see all of the planning and detail he put in to make it a perfect proposal

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.
We started wedding planning in earnest in September of 2017 by looking at venues in both of our home cities and by creating a preliminary guest list... the guest list did half of the work for us because we knew that the venue needed to accommodate a huge party. We also needed a place which allowed outside licensed caterers because of our religions strict dietary restrictions.  We narrowed it down to 2 great venues in each city (Minneapolis, MN and Kansas City, MO) and ultimately the dates for his home city worked the best so we began working with the Overland Park Convention center for our wedding weekend. OPCC was very accommodating with all of our traditions and requests. We held our Mehndi night and Manglik Prasango Vidhis at the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Shawnee, KS for a more intimate environment and our Sangeet night, Wedding Ceremony and Reception at OPCC.

All decor was provided by Remmal at Occasions by Shangri-La. Dipen was pretty deadset on using this decor company in particular since he had seen first hand their work when OBS outfitted another wedding at OPCC. We did not have to work too hard to explain our vision to Remmal: we shareed some inspiriation images with him and important style elements we wanted and he pulled together beautiful and encompassing decor themes throughout the weekend along with his team. We had one in person meeting to quell our nerves but we were so happy and satisfied with the level of service at OBS.

My hair and Makeup artsist was Glam by Richa. Honestly with the amount of effort Dipen and I were putting into designing the event, a HMUA kind of fell through the cracks for me. It was february and I hadn't chosen anyone so I began desperately going to makeup trials. Frustrated that the first couple didn't work out, I saw Richa's work on a mutual friend's haldi look and I reached out. I booked her and hoped for the best since I ran out of time to go out for another trial. I'm so glad that she was there for all of my events though- it was a completely stressfree part of the wedding weekend to sit before her and just let her be creative with the look she created for each event. I am honestly not the best at doing my own makeup so I had no qualms about leaving it up to a professional but she really nailed it out of the park!

Our videographer was Michael J. Scott Productions from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. We fell in love with their cinematic style and loved the detailed shots they captured which otherwise would have been forgotten or unnoticed. They were very fun to work with and we wished we could have done an epic engagement shoot with them too!

Our Photographer was Strokes Photography from Toronto, Canada. We met through a mutual friend whose wedding Jonita was shooting. I loved the airy, crisp style of the photos and when I saw that the pricing packages were named after famous impressionist artists I was sold. We invited Jonita last minute to Utah to take engagement pictures with us (and our wild family) and we were so impressed with what she captured in the few days we were there. The landscape and her eye for details made for beautiful captured memories.

Our DJ was Jay Rana of Raaz entertainment from Hoboken, NJ. I knew of Raaz Ent. from my brother's wedding where MC Carlos killed it. We basically knew that we wanted that level of fun and entertainment at our wedding too but he was also very professional and knowledgeable. Working in the industry for so long, Jay was able to share many of his tips and tricks for planning and even executing an event.

How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
I always knew I wanted a Magenta Pink bridal lengha because I felt like that color suits me well and I love bold and bright colors. I wanted something traditional but also very contemporary. One of the greatest Indian designers Sabyasachi inspired my whole look for the ceremony and I couldn't be happier with the timeless look

What was the most enjoyable part of the planning process, and why?
The most enjoyable part of the planning process was spending time with my (then future) husband to plan out each and every detail of everything. We were so excited to share a piece of our lives and personalities with our guests that we planned everything to a T. We would hold our own conference calls and family meetings to plan and share each other's opinions about everything. We wanted to include our own brand on everything which meant that we designed everything.

What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
Our hard work in planning paid off in that the guests loved that there was no confusion and great flow. Each guest was given a weekend program with times and address of when and where to arrive for each event, we designed signage to display that they were in the right spot, we created an entire website where guests could RSVP, read about the events and amenities of the city, etc. Each guest felt a taste of southern hospitality and they felt taken care of.

Guests also loved the newspaper program we designed. We all know that Hindu ceremonies are long and sometimes boring so we created an 8-page wedding program designed like a newspaper with articles and pictures on the steps of planning from cake tasting to the bridal shower to intimate family ceremonies like the Chandlo matli and kankotri writing ceremony. We even included some comics and word games. This program not only explained the wedding but also gave the guests something to do and talk about.

Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
The most special moment of the day took place before the ceremony at the first look- we were rushing to get to the museum before the sun fully rises and I was so nervous about Dipen seeing me in my outfit. I remember at first walking fast to tap him on the shoulder but then I slowed down as I got closer and more anxious. The photo/ video teams had me stop and wait for the perfect moment. It was both overwhelming and underwhelming to see him turn around- overwhelming because his eyes saw me as his bride and new wife but underwhelming because we knew that marriage was not going to change our feelings or actions towards each other.

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 hand-drawn and watercolor vision for our wedding invitations which we tried to convey to a company but after a few weeks of the project going nowhere, we decided to take it into our own hands. I meticulously hand drew and painted each card face while Dipen imported the scans onto his computer where he drafted each card. We were able to comb through each aspect of the card from the coloring to the spellings in order to get everything perfect.

Do you have any words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be?
Don't get so overwhelmed with the planning that you forget to enjoy it! Honestly sometimes I miss the late nights with my husband trying to decide on a decor theme or dreaming up a menu because we got to be so creative and imaginative about what could be done. If we had both succumbed to our busy lives we may have just ended up with another traditional wedding but adding in little details like hand drawn wedding invitations or thoughtful arrival notes really created a wonderful impression in our guests' eyes. We are so happy and proud when our friends and relatives tell us how much they enjoyed our wedding weekend because we both tried our best to make it a great experience for them

Anything else you want to tell us? We'd love to hear all about your other details! (jewelry, mehndi, venue, cake, bouquets, etc.)
Mehndi was done by Samira's henna designs and it was honestly so soothing to have her create beautiful designs with the fragrant henna paste. She really took her time to draw gorgeous figures and without much guidance, she created such beautiful art. I really enjoyed the henna designs and her company.

We are just getting started over here, so make sure to stick around if you don't want to miss any detail!

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Welcome back, ladies! We hope you are enjoying Preet & KB's wedding as much as we are! If that is the case, you will be thrilled to know that we still have many more details to share. So get ready to continue enjoying it! After the beautiful Sikh ceremony, our adorable newlyweds switched into new outfits and had a romantic outdoor photoshoot with Photographick Studios! And you already know how much we love when couples take an intimate moment to themselves! And an outdoor photoshoot like this one is the perfect way to keep a good memory of the moment that you can share in your social media or use it in a couple of years when telling your love story to your children and grandchildren! But going back to the photoshoot, we have to say that we adored the look on Preet & KB! Preet was dazzling dressed in her pale turquoise attire beautifully embellished with golden embroidery that made her look like a princess! And KB did not stay behind! He wore a navy blue suit that endowed him with so much elegance! After the photoshoot, they were both ready to move on with their reception held at the Fairfax Marriott at Fair Oaks! But before we get to join them, check out the highlights below and visit the full gallery to see all the beauty of this fantastic photoshoot!

Get ready to have some fun at the upcoming wedding reception! You'll love it!

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