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Happy Tuesday, Maharanis! How is your week going so far? We bet it is going great! And it is going to get even better after you take a peek at today's featured wedding because it is one for the books. It overflows with so much beauty and traditional flair that you are going to get tons of inspiring ideas, so let's jump right into it! For this first installment, we'll be taking you to the Sikh Foundation of Virginia for you to join Preet & KB at the Sikh ceremony that united them in marriage. And if the name of this lovely couple rings a bell to your ear, it is because their beautiful wedding events already featured in our Video Blog thanks to the cinematographic delight created by Photographick Studios. And this time, this same photographic studio is the one in charge of taking us on a visual journey through this wedding celebration, as there is still plenty more to admire! Just take a look at the heavenly decor New Era Events created for this ceremony! Amazing! We loved how the colors used on the draping and ornaments mirrored the soft pasteli hues present in our lovely Preet's lengha! Great attention to detail! Surely you'll want to take a closer look at this breathtaking ceremony, so make sure to stop by at the gallery we've put together just for you! It's worth the while!

What a great way to start this Tuesday, right ladies? Don't go too far because there is still more to come!

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Happy Monday, ladies! We hope your week has been off to a great start! Ours has just been brightened up with your lovely company because we were dying to share Reshma & Nitty's wedding celebration with you. For this installment, we'll be taking a look at a sweet and charming photo shoot leading to a Sangeet night held at the Roper Garden Building. Every single shot captured by Motography overflows with beauty and traditional flair, and we cannot stretch how much we love them! Just take a look at how beautiful our lovely Reshma looked! Simply Amazing! After the photoshoot, it was time to carry on with the Sangeet night thoroughly planned and designed by the bride herself. She had a vision of how she wanted her dream wedding to be, so she took the wheel to make it happen! How amazing is that! To accomplish it, she brought Dreams to Reality on board to take care of the decor. And what a great decision it was as the talent they have in creating magical settings is out of the question, and this pre-wedding celebration was no exception! Everyone had a great time and were utterly impressed with the fantastic Mehndi, Henna Allure outlined for this Maharani! Astonishing! Make sure to visit our full gallery for more details surrounding this Sangeet!

We still have more to share!

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Welcome back, Maharanis! Manya & Prateek's real-life fairytale continues, and we still have plenty much more to admire! So get yourself comfortable and enjoy all the details surrounding these lovebird's wedding ceremony orchestrated by the talented team from Dream Shaadi! The big wedding day arrived, and the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center was more than ready to host the big wedding ceremony that united these two in marriage! The tall glass walls of this venue, let the sunshine light up the room, unveiling the exquisitely sublime decor crafted by L'Ambiance. The soft-colored floral arrangements, perfectly combined with the white and pink hues on the Mandap, created a soothing environment more than perfect for this solemn event! And we want to take a moment to admire the beauty of our lovely Maharani as she looked like a princess thanks to Bridal Elegance by Suman Khosla, who took care of her makeup and hairstyle needs! There was so much beauty and charm surrounding the scene that it is almost impossible to describe it! Luckily, Catch Motion Studio was there to immortalize every moment in such a beautiful way that just by taking a peek at the fantastic shots we have in our full gallery; you get to feel just as is you were there! 

How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?
I am a huge fan of romance and fate. I found "my soulmate" while celebrating the happily-ever-after of someone else. Prateek traveled from US to India for his cousin's wedding where he met me in Pune. There’s something undeniably special about a person trusting their gut and trusting in their partner. As they say, when you know, you know. In a very short span of time we got to know each other and were confident about taking our relationship to next level. When we told our families, they were more than happy for us and the rest as they say 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.
My wedding planning was done in a very short span of time. The credit of deciding the luxurious wedding venues goes to my mother in law. I had my Sangeet/Shagun ceremony at Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium. Wedding and reception ceremony was at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. We hired Dream Shadi for overseeing our events. They made our wedding weekend stress free and flawless. For decoration we hired L'Ambiance and they turned my vision into beautiful reality. If you’re a bride who doesn’t want to stress about her Makeup then hire Suman Khosla (Bridal Elegance). I literally passed out while she was doing my makeup and woke up to the most perfect natural looking glowing face. It was exactly as I had described it to her. For photography, we hired Catch Motion. Harjot did such a great job in turning our moments into lovely memories. We did our wedding shopping from Delhi, India. Few places that I highly recommend is Mehrauli, DLF Emporio, South Extension and Shahpur Jat.  For three days we did nothing but shopping and finally got our dream wedding outfits.

How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
I knew from the beginning that I wanted a pastel shade bridal lehanga. My choice was also influenced by the fact that I had a day wedding.

What was the most enjoyable part of the planning process, and why?
Frankly speaking my wedding planning was stressful because of such a short time frame of three months. One thing that I really cherish about the planning process is the bond I created with my mother in law. We would talk like 5 times a day to discuss about venue, decoration, theme, outfits, wedding cards and souvenir.

What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
It was Prateek's idea to have an elephant, doves, and Maya (Prateek's dog) at the wedding which turned out to be the highlight for the guests other than food and venue. The Barat was followed by an elephant procession at the wedding. During the procession, more than 350 guests spilled onto Waterfront Street, twirling their scarves overhead and dancing to a drummer’s beat. They hooted and hollered. Prateek entered the baraat on a horse which is the most traditional way. The white horse looked extremely beautiful with the stunning accessories, and shined just like the baraat and as the baratis and added even more royalty to the entire procession. After the  Jaimala, we released doves which is a symbols of love and peace. Another high point of the wedding was Prateek's dog Maya making an entrance at the reception ceremony.

Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
One of my favorite moments was during the reception, just looking around and thinking that so many people were there because they love and support us, and just feeling really lucky that everything came together so well and everyone was happy and celebrating with us.

Do you have any words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be?
I feel that every bride goes through her Bridezilla phase before the wedding which is understandable. But its also important to acknowledge that this time will never come back so enjoy the process of planning and spend time with your loved ones that you won't be able to after your marriage.

Don't go just yet! We still have one more stop at a fantastic reception party that you don't want to miss!

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Welcome back, Maharanis! We are wrapping up Kaity & Tanuj's fusion wedding celebration with a fantastic reception party held at the Glen Island Harbour Club. Hands down, this reception was the best way to bring the wedding festivities to an end. Just like in the two ceremonies that united these lovebirds in marriage, Arcadia Floral Co took care of the decor for this closing gala. And we are impressed beyond words by the talent of this fantastic crew as everything they do is an absolute visual delight! For the musical department, Kaity & Tanuj decided to bring Hank Lane Music on board, and what a great decision it was as they set the mood for the evening with live music that everyone loved! There was so much beauty surrounding this event, but what we loved the most is seeing how the love that this two radiate is capable of sweetening up our day and melt our hearts with tenderness and joy! Hands down, this was a wedding celebration that we enjoyed to the fullest, and we sure hope that you enjoyed it as well. So don't hesitate to visit today's gallery to relive the entire wedding festivities! We have compiled the best shots captured by the talented crew from PSPi Studios, and we are sure you are going to have a great time checking it out! So, take a look at it!

Have an awesome rest of the day! We are looking forward to seeing you tomorrow for a new love story!

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Hello there, ladies! If you are enjoying this celebration of love as much as we are, you will be thrilled to know that we are bringing you all the details into Imi & Aman's wedding reception party held at The Old Courthouse! As soon as everyone stepped into the halls of this venue, they were captivated by the incredible decor crafted by Bouquet Studio. The floral arrangements, the dim lights, and the color palette used to set the mood on the ballroom created a magical atmosphere that everyone loved. But not of this could have been possible without Electric Karma International, who planned and trimmed every detail of this fantastic reception! To turn this gala into a party, Dj Bhaajan played upbeat melodies that set the dancefloor on fire, putting every one of their feet! When dinner time arrived, Saffron Patch and Choolah Indian BBQ, delighted everyone with delicious plates filled with mouth-watering flavors that everyone loved! In between dancing, chatting, and delicious food, the night was coming to an end, but not before having a bite at the sweet cake from Wild Flour Bakery. Relive this entire celebration by taking a look at today's gallery. We have compiled the best shots captured by Making the Moment Photography for your enjoyment! So make sure to check it out!

See you tomorrow, ladies! Have a great one!

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