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Hello, Maharanis! Don't miss Gayathri & Ajay's wedding in today's Platinum Guide Blog. You'll love it!

How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?
Our journey began as 2 strangers, navigating the world in completely different cities. Ajay was aspiring to become a lawyer in the hustle and bustle of Washington, DC, while I was working towards my bachelors in the Buckeye state. As fate would have it, despite living only 15 minutes apart and attending rival high schools, we didn't meet until 2015 when our friends set us up. What started as Facebook messages, grew to text messages, and then turned into FaceTime calls lasting the entire night. I came home to Maryland for my birthday during Thanksgiving break, and Ajay and I decided to meet in person for the first time. Our first date was at Meridian Hill Park in DC. The November chill was in the air and Ajay offered me his jacket, the first of many sweet gestures to come. He gave me an infinity necklace for my birthday, and that's when I knew this was the beginning of the journey of a lifetime.

Share the scoop on your Proposal Story!
Everyone who knows Ajay knows he likes to go big, and his proposal was no different. December 16, 2019 on a rainy and cold winter night in New York City, Ajay decided to pop the question. New York is my favorite city and I was so excited to be visiting during the Holiday season. Ajay took me ice skating at Rockefeller Center and to my surprise, rented out the entire rink for the proposal. The speakers played our beloved song "Humsafar" from Badrinath Ki Dulhania, and he asked me to be his forever in front of all of New York City. The moment Ajay got down on one knee, rain turned to snow, and I said yes! I honestly couldn't have imagined such a magical moment, but it's one of my favorite stories to tell, and I love Ajay for it.

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.
As a Lawyer and a Doctor, Ajay and I try to be as organized as possible. From the beginning, Ajay had set up an Excel document for each of our vendors, so that we could do our research and have all the information stored in a single place. Every time we saw a new venue, attended a food tasting, or chatted with DJs and Hair/Makeup teams, Ajay brought his iPad and took copious notes. This was really helpful for us, as our wedding was postponed from 2020 to 2021, due to Covid. Having the information readily available made it easy for us to contact our vendors, update details and dates, and keep a strong line of communication with our team.

We were very fortunate to be able to go to India for wedding shopping before Covid became a problem. I had done tons of research online, read many blogs (Thank you Maharani), and had a list of designers I wanted to check out during our trip. Ajay had researched the design of his Sherwani he wanted, and when we went to Delhi, we both went shopping - albeit separately, to pick our clothes. This was one of the best surprises on our wedding day, being able to see each other in our outfits for the first time after almost a 2-year wait.

We've both always wanted a big fat Indian wedding, and that is exactly what we got. Ajay is Punjabi, so we decided it would be so much fun if our Sangeet was a Punjabi village theme. From the snacks and food, to the decor, it felt like we were in Amritsar! Our wedding theme was Royalty, with our mandap designed to look like a Palace entrance, overlooking the Chesapeake Bay! Our reception was modern chic. Every event had a different feel and vibe, something that we really wanted to make sure our guests enjoyed over the 3-day affair!

How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
I had done a ton of research before going to Delhi for shopping. I had reached out to a few designers, read different shaadi blogs, and scrolled through hundreds of Instagram posts. I knew prior to going to India I wanted an Om Prakash Jawaharlal Lengha in the traditional red color, customized for me. I wanted to add a little color and so I had pops of green (Ajay's favorite color), peach, and pink throughout my lengha.  It took 3 months to make, and had to be shipped to the States, but it was worth it to see the look on Ajay's face as I walked down the aisle.

What was the most enjoyable part of the planning process, and why?
The most enjoyable part of wedding planning was doing it with Ajay and the family. Going to see venues, talking to different vendors, food and cake tasting, it's all enjoyable when it's with the right person! While we were stressed due to Covid, and had to reschedule our wedding twice and change venues, somehow Ajay always managed to stay calm, and with every disappointment, somehow we made the best of it! We aren't the only couple that had to deal with Covid, and even now, Covid is causing tons of issues - but I promise you, it's all worth it when you see everything come together! All those stressful moments and all those concerns disappear, and you just live in the moment.

What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
Our guests really loved the variety of our events, and our venue. For most of our guests, the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa And Marina was about a 2.5hr drive, so we unintentionally had a "Destination Wedding." All of our guests stayed at the hotel, which made it feel like one big continuous party. It was the first major event for most of our guests since Covid hit, so being able to catch up with friends and family near and far is something our guests really appreciated!

Each event was carefully coordinated with a lot of thought and consideration. Our vast menu's for the weekend were completely different each meal, and we had a live tandoor for fresh naan's, and a live dosa station - paying homage to my Tamil heritage. Blending cultures and foods is something our guests really loved because there was something for everyone, and it was a new experience for most.

Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
My favorite moment was when Ajay and I were first introduced as Husband and Wife at our Reception, and we shared our first dance. For our first dance we chose the song Nehu Da Vyah. Ajay and I always bonded over our love for Bollywood music, and this was no different. We both really enjoy Neha Kakkar, and Ajay heard this song and sent it to me quite some time ago. As soon as I heard it, I knew that was the song, and Ajay agreed.

Our DJ did such a phenomenal job making that moment pure magic. From dry ice, to sparklers, and a custom white dance floor - some of my favorite pictures were taken during our dance. Ajay and I continue to listen to Nehu Da Vyah on repeat, and every time I hear it, I go back to our dance.

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.
In addition to our ceremony, we had a Guru Ka Kirtan, Sangeet, and Haldi. Ajay, his family, and I had the opportunity to visit the Golden Temple in Amritsar. It was my first time, and it really was a serene experience. We decided that we wanted to include some of that serenity in our wedding festivities, and decided to kick things off with a Kirtan at the Gurdwara in Rockville, MD. This was a sweet event, which afterwards Ajay and I had the chance to do seva.

Our Sangeet was so much fun! The Punjabi Village theme set the stage beautifully for a night of Indian cultural immersion. We had an amazing classical dance performance by family friends, and they were breathtaking. Then, a performance by Ajay's parents, and another by Ajay's sister and jiju, all of whom I love dearly, and who really know how to throw a party! I also surprised my hubby with a dance that he had no idea about - picking his favorite songs! One of my favorite acts was a coordinated effort by all of our friends. From across the globe, our friends put together a 15-minute medley performance, learning the dance through videos and Zoom calls. Even with many different timezones, our friends made our evening so special, and it's something we watched in awe of how talented everyone is! Going along with our Punjabi Village theme, we had the University of Maryland Terrapind bhangra team perform a set at the sangeet. They brought the house down, and added such energy to our evening, everyone was yelling 'brrruuahh; by the end :) Finally, Ajay and I got to surprise our guests with our own performance, something we had been working on for months with a choreographer from India! Through spotty wifi, and hours long practices, we were so excited to finally be on the dance floor together at our own wedding.

Our Haldi was in the morning before our wedding. Our haldi was outdoors and we were so blessed with a beautiful sun shining day, a nice breeze, and blue skies. Ajay and I did our haldi together, really enjoying the playful banter and the scenery. Singing and dancing, having the dhol beat, and having the opportunity to relax with friends and family was the highlight!

We are so lucky that we were able to have all of our events exactly as we had planned, and while Covid had delayed things, we were extremely happy knowing that our guests, family, and us could enjoy all together, safely! We are truly grateful and blessed!

Do you have any words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be?
The advice I tell all of my friends is to enjoy the process. There's no such thing as perfect, and that imperfection is really what makes the wedding planning process so beautiful. So while things can get stressful, while inevitably something will go wrong, just remember to soak it in. The wedding weekend itself flies by - and you'll be left with the fondest memories of the process! I still smile thinking about our cake tastings, where Ajay created score cards and asked everyone to rank the 20 different flavors we tried. I laugh thinking about when Ajay and I were in India and he sat at every jewelry store with me in Delhi as I picked out different sets for each outfit - even though I'm sure he'd have preferred to be watching a Cricket match, or catching a romcom in theaters. So, have fun, perfect is what you make it, and hug your loved ones who helped you put it all together. Weddings are one of the few celebrations in life that you will always remember!

Anything else you want to tell us? We'd love to hear all about your other details! (jewelry, mehndi, venue, cake, bouquets, etc.)
My mehendi took place a couple of days before our wedding. We had a small ceremony at home with family and close friends. My henna artist is actually a friend of Ajay’s family, and she treated the event as though her younger brother was getting married. She made sure I was comfortable, went through numerous design options with me, and even created a custom henna card box for the reception! Everyone sang karaoke while I was getting my mehendi done, and I even got some special treatment as Ajay fed me lunch :)

One of the most beautiful things Ajay did after our wedding was keep a bouquet of our centerpieces, and the ends of our Jai Mala's. He found a local company that dries and frames wedding flowers. As a surprise to me, Ajay had an arrangement made for us, so that we could have a small reminder of our incredible day. Ajay really thought through every little detail to make sure things were special for me!

Our cake was a custom cake that we designed from scratch. We both knew we wanted something completely unique to our personalities. We designed the cake base using gold elephant cake base stands, picked 3 different color henna pillow tiers matching colors of my lengha, and then topped it off with a cake version of Ajay's Pagri. We hadn't actually seen the entire cake drawing, because we didn't want to give anything away about our outfits! We cut that cake using a sword (a tradition in Ajay's family), and started our married life off on the sweetest touch.

We really just want to thank ALL of our vendors. We were blessed to have a team of the absolute very best - who stuck with us through Covid, changes in dates, changes in venues, and so much uncertainty. One thing we never had to worry about was whether the arrangements we made would come to fruition or finding new vendors after being left out high and dry. Every single one of our vendors was so caring, kind, understanding, and never once gave us a reason to fret. Thank you all SO MUCH - you all had a huge hand in our function being so special.

A final thank you to all of our friends and family. Without your love and support, our wedding wouldn't have been the phenomenon it turned out to be. Ajay's family really stepped up to help us in every way possible, and I'm so lucky to have joined this amazing family. My in-laws call me their DIL as a nickname - and I'm ever so grateful. My new Sister-in-Law and Jiju came all the way from Seattle twice in the span of a month to make sure we had all the support we could imagine, and we love them so much and are so happy they could be there for it every step of the way. Ajay and I will forever be grateful to everyone, and we hope that everyone remembers our wedding fondly and had a great time!

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Good morning, my sweet Maharanis! A fascinating love story comes your way, so get ready to get lots of bridal enthusiasm and swipe right to love! Today's protagonists are Anmol & Indrajit, a lovely couple who met on Tinder in 2015. From their first date, fate made them old best friends. After all the adventures, Indrajit decided to pop the question every Maharani loves to hear! And how did he do it! They went to a lovely island for a fourth anniversary, and in between pictures, the handsome groom was on one knee! I know those pictures are amazing! Now, let's talk about their journey throughout their wedding planning! Their first decision was where they wanted to host their reception, so they chose The Tides Estate. The Little Things by Arpita coordinated every detail of this wedding! This team let our couple know that the little things were what made Anmol & Indrajit's big day unique! Our couple called Partyland Sajawat to create an enchanted forest vibe decor, and they excelled their expectations! The ambiance was magical and elegant all at the same time! Maharanis, the music played during the reception was phenomenal; everyone in the room danced all night long, thanks to MVPDJs! They were perfect! On top of the fantastic music, the Bollywood performers from Scarlett Entertainment put the energy that made the guests sigh! I am sure everyone adored them! While the music was playing, the delicious feast prepared by Bukhara Grill was the perfect combo! Here comes what I love the most: Bridal Fashion! Our lovely Anmol is a very decisive bride. So, she bought the first lengha she tried on, and it was an elegant and delicate piece from Tamanna Malik Artistry, and Nazraana also was part of our Maharani's outfits. Suit Supply dressed the handsome groom, and I cannot stress how charming they both looked! Lucky for them, a film is a perfect way to take a closer look at the most beautiful moments of their biggest day. Ray Roman Films was there to record those moments, and the results are unbelievable. Get ready to enjoy it!

How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?
We met on Tinder in 2015! We swiped right and we met on the corner of 42nd and Broadway. I had just finished having dinner with a friend and Indy had come from a happy hour. He tried to find a bar so we could grab a drink, but his phone ended up not catching data (he was using pay-per-MB data)!  Our first date ended up being drinks at the Olive Garden bar in Times Square. From that first date, it was like fate. We talked as if we were old best friends that had just been out of touch for a couple years. It was strange how easy the conversation was. From that day, through numerous traveling adventures and the ups and downs of life, we've have been inseparable ever since.

Share the scoop on your Proposal Story!
Our proposal story started with a trip planned for our 4 year anniversary at a beautiful resort on the island of St. Lucia called Ladera. Indy had been planning this trip during my 2nd year of medical school in between 2 of my semesters during a break.  Although I usually have most of the itinerary planned on most trips we go to, Indy had been planning the details of the actual anniversary day as a "surprise". He had the ring picked out and a photographer at St. Lucia who was supposed to take us to a remote dock by the beach where he would propose and capture the moment on a drone. The photographer captured the moment seamlessly while including the natural beauty of the island.

Indy’s cover story for us wearing matching outfits was that since this resort was a romantic couples getaway, it came with a package deal of a photoshoot that we would use on our anniversary. Then right between a few shots where the photographer had us facing away from one another, I turned around and Indy was on one knee! I was so shocked! I still can’t remember what he said and I froze! The photographer then took us to a few more locations including an abandoned coffee plantation and isolated beaches. Then we returned to the resort and were surprised with champagne, roses, chocolate cake and our entire suite and pool decorated with candles!

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 main strategy when it came to planning was mostly divide and conquer. We started with choosing a venue and both narrowed down options in NJ. Indy took charge of negotiations and budgeting.  As for the other vendors, Indy took charge of researching and finalizing our video/photo and DJ and I took charge of décor, cake, and color schemes for outfits. Buying wedding outfits was an obstacle for us since our flight to India was canceled due to COVID and we decided to get custom designed outfits locally from Nazraana at Oak Tree.

The hardest part for us was asking for an RSVP for our guest count since we were asking guests to respond right in the middle of COVID. To make sure we had an accurate count, we subdivided our list into 3 lists and were sending out invitations for approximately 3 months. We even added a COVID tab on our wedding website to describe our health precautions and ensure that all guests felt safe attending our wedding. Aside from that, we used numerous excel sheets and even created our own wedding programs, welcome bags, weekend itinerary, designed our own dance floor and even our photobooth backdrop. Indy and I (both super type A planners) took the smaller details into our own hands to make sure everything was perfect.

We also want to take a second to thank The Little Things by Arpita for helping us coordinate the wedding day and ensuring every second of our event was magical and exactly what we dreamed it would be! Arpita and her team were nothing but the best and would highly recommend her to anyone who hasn't decided on a day-of coordinator. She was one of our best decisions!

How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
I personally did not have too much time to spend on picking out a wedding lengha since I was in the middle of interviews for residency but luckily I am extremely decisive. I was probably the 1% of brides out there that bought the first lengha I tried on! It was a very versatile and delicate piece that I knew I could creatively change with the dupattas I wore with it. I also hated the idea of wearing a heavy uncomfortable lengha all day long. I am definitely more of the “comfort” bride. My bridal lengha checked off all my boxes – simple, elegant, versatile and delicate.  To my surprise, after seeing lenghas in person, I knew I wanted to do something different and out of the ordinary than the typical “red Indian bride”. Since our theme was Enchanted forest, I knew I wanted to choose more neutral colors to contrast the greens in the décor.

What was the most enjoyable part of the planning process, and why?
Food tasting and cake tasting (of course)!! So many favorite parts of this process, including picking decor, shopping for a venue, and doing our pre wedding photoshoot in California. I think every aspect of planning that helped make our dream wedding vision become a reality was enjoyable. However, our favorite part of the process was all of our family and friends meeting one another on the days leading up to the wedding!

What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
Our guests loved the heartfelt speeches given by my dad, Indy’s mom, the best man and the MOH/sister of the bride as well as the decor and dances at the reception. They were blown away by how accurately we followed our theme and how much effort everyone put in all the performances not only in the reception but also the Sangeet. The dance floor was full all night!

Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
Every moment of the entire wedding week was so special to the both of us. From graduating medical school, to Indy’s 30th birthday and each and every event that same week there was not one event more special than the next. We both put in so much energy and effort in making sure everything went perfectly. Ultimately, even with all the weather mishaps and changing our outdoor wedding to be indoors, we were blown away by the love, happiness and support we felt that entire week from family and vendors.

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 wanted to make our wedding theme an experience for the guests, so we including low lying fog as guests were entering the grand ballroom, dancing LED ballerinas and hanging greens that the guests would have to  walk through to enter into the room. We made sure to stick to the theme even when hiring our live musician and we chose a Harpist to greet the guests during cocktail hour. From the save the dates to the dance floor, we even incorporated our wedding logo in every aspect of the wedding (on the save the dates, invites, dance floor wrap, photobooth printouts and more). We coordinated with our Décor team to incorporate our favorite greens like Eucalyptus on every table, hanging greens and a touch of gold in every event. For the ceremony we decided to incorporate a golden gate that would be the entrance of the aisle to give a magical feel to the mandap design.
Although we were upset that so many of our guests could not make it from India due to COVID, our family asked family in India to record a congrats message that we would play at the reception to surprise us! Instead of giving our guests wedding favors we chose to donate to the COVID fund for India in memory of our late grandparents.

Do you have any words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be?
Everything will work out in the end, don't get dragged down by the small details! Be decisive, move forward and always lean on each other for support during the wedding planning process. If you as a couple can survive wedding planning, especially during COVID, that’s a testament to your marriage!

Anything else you want to tell us? We'd love to hear all about your other details! (jewelry, mehndi, venue, cake, bouquets, etc.)
Mehndi- I graduated medical school the same morning as my mehendi. Luckily, I was able to attend my ceremony, hop into an Uber the second after the graduation ceremony ended and head straight to my mehendi event without missing a thing! Also to commemorate my graduation, I was able to get a small medical logo on my designs along with my graduation year "2021".

Wedding cake- We had our cake stand custom made by our decor vendor Partyland Sajawat to give it an enchanted forest vibe. It helped not only elevate the cake but because it was decorated in greens it looked like an edible part of the cake itself!

Wedding lehenga - Because of COVID, I was unfortunately unable to visit India for all my shopping but instead I was able to get a little more creative in making my lehenga unique. I chose an outfit that fit more of a reception look and created a double dupatta bridal look. I had 2 custom dupattas custom made in India that helped contrast the neutrals/rose gold tones in my lehenga with a peach and bold red, contributing to the whole whimsical, yet Indian bride vibe.

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Greetings, Maharanis! Get ready to unveil Veena & Karthik's wedding in today's Platinum Guide Blog.

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Good morning Maharanis, Monday is here and brought a new lovely story that I am excited to share with you! Meharsi & Logan are the protagonists. My dears, I promise this cornucopia of great emotions, delicious treats, as well as, incredible pictures will make your heart melt. The event took place at the elegant Hilton Columbus at Easton, a place that hosted this couple's beloved family and friends. They were dazzled by the very well-executed planning by B3 Event Management. They know how to make a magical event a reality! This team also embellished the room with beautiful flowers and spectacular lighting that made the room look brighter and full of love! Elevated Vibez played the greatest hits and provided a photo booth to make everyone dance all night long and capture fun pictures to remember Meharsi & Logan's big wedding day. How awesome was that? I know everyone had a fantastic time! Maharanis, let's take the time to mention how gorgeous our bride looked! The highly experienced Nadia Hira designed stunning hair and makeup and dressed our enchanting Meharsi. She took everyone's breath away, but most importantly, Logan couldn't stop staring at her! I adore these lovebirds! I also want to tell you about the delicate Mehndi art Henna By Sangeeta designed. She is a self-taught artist that uses homemade natural henna. Big kudos to Sangeeta! My dears, Wandering Woo Photography, excelled at taking the most incredible pictures of this wedding! And the best part is that we've compiled the best shots in today's jaw-dropping gallery! You are just one click away from getting inspired by Meharsi & Logan's love! 

How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?
Logan and I are medical school sweethearts! We crossed paths during the second year of school. All of a sudden, I was hoping to run into him every day. We were very close friends and helped each other tremendously through the intense stress of school and being far away from our families. I knew he was "the one" pretty quickly. He is my first and only love.

Share the scoop on your Proposal Story!
Our proposal was an actual dream! Early morning May 18, 2019, Logan woke me up and told me that we had to get ready for a photoshoot. I was told his family was coming in for his sister's graduation and they wanted sunrise pictures. The next thing I knew, we pulled up to a parking lot with a hot air balloon and airplane in the distance. The morning was chilly with crisp air and a beautiful thick fog--it truly looked like a fairytale. I realized what was happening and I froze. Logan got down on one knee and proposed to me! We took a ride in the hot air balloon and I was literally on cloud 9! That evening, we were picked up in a car and I unknowingly walked into a lively venue filled to the brim with my family and all of my closest friends! It was a complete surprise- I immediately started crying! Logan really pulled off a proposal of a lifetime.

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 planning process was fun, stressful, and complicated! Planning our 4 day event during Covid-19 was quite the challenge. There were many virtual calls and so many things we were just not sure of. Thankfully, we had a wonderful team along the way.

-Our event venues included The Boathouse and Hilton Columbus at Easton. They worked with us regarding safety measures and the ever changing rules in the event industry. Such gorgeous venues!
-Our decorator and event planners, B3 Management were absolutely amazing. I met with them so many times! They constantly worked on keeping things organized and helped design our wedding events one step at a time.
-Paul Woo of Wandering Woo was our photographer and videographer. He was incredibly fun to work with and the pictures are timeless and gorgeous! I can't wait to show our grandkids these photos one day.
-My hair and makeup was done by Nadia Hira and I truly cannot say enough good things about her. She was so kind, helpful, patient, and did a gorgeous job on all the looks! She stayed with me all night and was a real MVP!
-Sangeeta was my mehndi artist and she was unbelievable! So sweet and her work was flawless.
-Our DJ, Elevated Vibez really brought the energy to the party! DJ Vik was so wonderful to work with and he understood what Logan and I were saying with a simple nod of the head from the dance floor! 
-Saffron Patch was our caterer and everything was delicious!! They were so receptive to our ideas and truly delivered. Everyone raved about their paneer sandwich pakoras during the ceremony intermission!
-My cake was baked by a local baker named Megan! She was amazing! I tried multiple samples, and let me tell you, it was not easy to pick! My favorite was our top layer, red velvet cake with cream cheese filling!
-We had Baci Booths for our reception photo booth! Gisselle was a sweetheart and her props were so funny!

Overall, we had the BEST team and they were integral in the success of our events!

How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
My wedding took place during the pandemic, so we had to get creative! I was not able to go to India with my family like we had planned. During the holidays last year, my sisters, Mom, and I were on Zoom calls every night at 2:00 AM to accommodate the time zone difference. I knew I wanted to wear blue for my sangeet and a light pink for one of my ceremony lenghas, but it was so difficult to choose! Then, the next few months were filled with fitting and design calls. We definitely held our breath till the moment the garments were in my hand, because you just never know when you order garments such as lenghas remotely! They actually came out beautiful, and I found a great local tailor to make them absolutely perfect with last minute adjustments. I was so happy with how all of my lenghas turned out, and I was so proud that we did the whole process virtually!

What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
Our guests and family loved our decor! When designing our wedding events, I wanted a theme to tie the weekend together. I loved the idea of nature and elements. I decided on Earth for Sangeet, Water for our Ceremonies, and Fire for our Reception. All of the events were breathtaking! For the Sangeet, we had the lush look of a magical forest with beautiful overarching trees, palm fronds and bamboo table decor. Our wedding ceremonies were my favorite. We decided on a water theme and the final product was everything I could have ever imagined. We had a towering mandap full of hanging flowers, a reflective mirror raised aisle, and two pools filled with water and rose petals. Lastly, our reception was the showstopper! With hundreds of candles lighting up the room, it felt like a different world. We had three over the top flower walls on our stage, arches full of flowers on our estate tables, and gorgeous and classy candelabras throughout the ballroom. Designing and decorating everything from day one with B3 Events, we were thrilled to see our vision come to life.

Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
There were three very special moments for me during our wedding weekend. The first one was the first look.  I will always remember tapping Logan on his shoulder, him turning around, and both of us getting teary eyed instantly. In that moment, it all became so real. After becoming such close friends, dating for seven years, and having a long distance relationship (multiple times)--we finally made it. Plus, he looked so handsome!! Second, was my dance for Logan at the Sangeet. This was so fun for me! I worked with a local choreographer and would practice with her after coming home from shifts at the hospital. It was a labor of love! I felt so alive while dancing for him and will always remember his huge smile during that performance.  Third and most dear to my heart, was my Dad marrying us during the Sikh Ceremony. I felt so blessed in that moment, it was hard to contain my emotion. I will cherish that feeling for the rest of my life.

That is all for today, my dears! Come back tomorrow and find out a new love story!

Maharanis, I think today is a beautiful day to get inspiration with an elegant Styled Photoshoot by Elite Plus Photography. This session took place in New Albany, Ohio. As you can imagine, this place offers magical places to capture the luxury behind draping, jewelry, and makeup. Anjali Phougat is the stunning model that posed wearing unbelievable and exclusive designs from Designer Dream Collection. The palette chosen by the designers was spectacular! On the first set of pictures, the lovely model wore a gorgeous light blue lengha with delicate golden details, making this outfit a real piece of art. She also wore a very captivating makeup design by Maryam Janjua that combined perfectly with the colors of the lengha. The beautiful Anjali wore an ivory dress that made her look stunning for the second set of pictures! Maharanis, I adore her looks! For all of her outfits, this gorgeous model wore jewelry that was genuine masterpieces! Maharanis, for your wedding events, you should definitely get in touch with Designer Dream Collection as they offer Indo-Western luxury designer outfits and jewelry that will make you sigh and say, "I do." I want to dazzle you as much as this session did me, so a gallery is available for you! So don't wait any longer and get ready to enjoy! 

Maharanis, come back tomorrow to be amazed by a new love story!