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Happy Monday, dear ladies! It feels great to be back, as we were dying to share today's story with you! So let's not wait any longer and jump right into it! First, let us introduce you to our lovely young couple: Khadija & Bilal. When these lovebirds decided to unite their lives in marriage, they knew exactly the celebration they wanted. It was an unforgettable Pakistani-type wedding celebration full of elegance, flair, and tradition, and they nailed it! Just look at the beautiful photoshoot they had, thanks to the fantastic job of Reel Initiative, which was ready to capture every emotion in an image. Their big wedding ceremony was planned and executed by Events By Razan. The details are a visual delight capable of transmitting many feelings and inspiring ideas to viewers! The beauty of Khadija was mesmerizing since it was complemented with such a beautiful embroidered outfit in elegant and clear color. The luxury jewelry she wore was the cherry on the top, and it was perfectly selected, composed of a unique Tikka, chocker, and long earrings. She was a vision of beauty! Peace Love Sakina was the mastermind behind the fabulous makeup and dazzling hairstyle that took her beauty to the next level. We can say our charming couple had the wedding of their dreams, and the magical atmosphere was created by Steel Stem Floral, with incredible decorations in various purple and lilac tones; they made this fairytale a reality. So, if you want your dream event to become a surreal reality, look at the gallery we have today to start the week and check it out; it is worth the while!

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Happy Friday, Maharanis! If you're like us and you never get enough of these beautiful celebrations of love, today you've the opportunity to be part of the happiness of this sweet couple, Tara & Raghav. We are sure you will love it! So, we've decided to bring you a little about this fantastic and alluring wedding. Are you ready to join us? Today's journey into this happily ever after the story begins with an inspirational and fun-loving photoshoot at the magnificent Richard Nixon Library. Tara & Raghav had a great time full of love, laughter, and elegance. At the same time, the incredible lens of George Swar Photography fascinatingly captured these moments and feelings. By seeing this gorgeous shots, you can get filled with the joy and emotion our lovely couple was experiencing at that moment. The delicate selection of colors for the bride's makeup is simply divine! It was the perfect complement to Tara's bright beautiful smile. We can't deny the gorgeous Mendhi art she wore, and it was thanks to OC Henna. We want to give a special shoutout to Flash Sitar aka Farhan Khan, who delighted the guests with his rhythmic melodies. A celebration that exceeded all expectations! Go check out more of this beautiful story in the incredible gallery we've prepared. Definitely, you're going to love it!

How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?
We met online! He messaged me and we eventually met up in person after texting for a short time. I knew he was the one pretty early into our relationship, he was so sweet and I have always felt like I’ve known him much longer than I actually have.
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It was his birthday, and he told me were going on a friend’s boat in to celebrate, but when we arrived at our destination it was actually the beach where he had a cute little proposal set up.
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 the wedding was quite a unique experience, especially earlier on in the pandemic. We had a lot of virtual consultations and made decisions via email or video call. We put a lot of trust into our vendors and our ability to communicate what we want. We had a vision in mind and wanted the wedding to reflect a romantic, understated yet elegant vibe.
Theme-wise we were going for an elegant ode to Valentine’s Day and colors like red, pink, magenta, and white, since the event was so close to Valentine’s day.
Our venue really brought our vision of a romantic garden wedding and elegant ballroom reception to life. It was the perfect setting for our event.
Getting our outfits however was a nerve-wracking experience as we had to order them from India over the span of multiple video calls and were not able to travel there to shop or get fit.
How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
I always knew I wanted a traditional red lengha for my wedding day. However, being the type of person that am I wanted to do something a little different from the norm, so I opted for a really soft pink, almost white dupatta/veil to drape over my head. I also had a super soft turquoise almost white second dupatta to drape across the outfit. Both dupattas matched the pink and turquoise details on the lengha and really stood out!
What was the most enjoyable part of the planning process, and why?
The most enjoyable part of the planning process was definitely the food, cake, and dessert tasting because who doesn’t love food?! It was also a nice break from the stressful parts of planning where my husband & I could enjoy some food and make easy decisions.
What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
Our guests really loved the vibe, music, & food at all of our events. They were pleasantly surprised that we decided to go for a plated full-service dinner over a buffet, which is more typical for a South Asian wedding. We did have a chaat station at the cocktail hour that was buffet style, which was a huge hit with all the guests!
Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
The first look! The look on my husband’s face when he saw me as a bride was something that makes me smile whenever I think about it!
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.
Two days before the wedding we had an intimate Haldi/mehndi at our home, our families got together, sang traditional Punjabi wedding songs, ate, and had henna done while we kicked off the official wedding festivities. The evening before the wedding we hosted our sangeet, which was the party before the party, we ate, drank, and danced all night. My husband and I did a choreographed performance together as well as with our families! We also had live dhol music. It really was the perfect way to start the wedding celebrations!
Do you have any words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be?
As cliché as it may sound- Understand that everything will not be perfect no matter how hard we try. Things are going to go wrong here and there and in the end, your day is going to feel perfect despite it all & you’ll only remember all the good memories! It can be an emotional time, so definitely process your emotions however you need to, and budget for a wedding planner or at least a day if coordinator! You will be SO glad you did!

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Happy Friday, beautiful Maharanis! We are excited to share with you the charming and magical wedding of our lovely couple Parmeet & Jay that was held in no better place than Cancun Mexico at the Planet Hollywood Cancun. So, get yourself comfortable and enjoy this wedding bash thoroughly orchestrated by Destawed. They designed beautiful decors that mirrored the glamorous looks of our gorgeous Maharani, who always looked like a goddess after being pampered by Varaich Vanity by Aman. Parmeet wore a lengha that merged a couple of red tones and silver incrustations, supplied by Pithambra by Manisha and Frontier Heritage. And in case you were wondering where she got the spectacular dazzling pieces of jewelry, they came from the all-famous Her Fashion Vault collection. After the wedding ceremonies, there was time to celebrate the newlyweds with a vibrant reception party enlivened by DJ Hans and Dj Raw, who owned the stage playing upbeat melodies that put everyone on their feet. The smiles, kisses, and good vibes were captured by Amrit Photography, who witnessed the loving atmosphere present during the celebration. You will love it!

How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?
We first noticed each other in college while we were with our friends. We finally ended up meeting through mutual friends. We both had different classes at 9 am, so one day he asked me for breakfast after class. Funny thing, he did not wake up in time for his class and missed his class. However, he still managed to make it on time and "walk out with his class" when it was dismissed, pretending he had just gotten out of class. He didn't know that I could see him from my class window walking from the parking lot to his class. That's when I knew he was the one.
Share the scoop on your Proposal Story!
It was two weeks before his brother's wedding, and he asked to go to Waldorf Astoria for the weekend to relax before all the festivities. He had planned a rooftop dinner that night and once I walked up with a beautiful 'Marry Me' sign with flower petals and candles and our favorite song playing. When I was standing there, I look over and our siblings and our friends were standing just smiling. I was on cloud nine and nervous because I did not remember a word he said out of the speech that he said to me besides 'Will You Marry Me.'
How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
I did have a color in mind way before getting proposed to and it was pastels, I was so against doing red because to me that just didn't stick and I wanted my color to look different. But when I did start lengha shopping I tried on a red lengha because I liked the design of it and not the red color. Let me just say, when I tried the red lengha on I just fell in love completely, and from that moment on I knew I wanted to do red but still to keep it a little different, I found the anarkali style that caught my eye.
What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
The most enjoyable part of our wedding was taking our family to Cancun and having them be part of our wedding week. None of our parents and even most of our relatives had been to Cancun or let alone out to another country. Seeing them in Cancun enjoying themselves during the wedding and relaxing just brought joy to us. We were one of the first ones in our families to have a destination wedding and having our families there as part of our special day was just amazing.
Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
I think something that highlighted and tied our whole wedding week together was having Amrit Mann at our reception and seeing everyone's faces lit up and enjoying themselves. We have never had so much fun!
Do you have any words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be?
I think I would just say take a breath and take it slow. I had so much leading up to the wedding. The two months before were just all wedding planning with the family and packing and as much as I was annoyed, I look back and remember those moments. Enjoy your wedding week because it will be over in a blink of an eye.
Anything else you want to tell us? We'd love to hear all about your other details! (jewelry, mehndi, venue, cake, bouquets, etc.)
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I hope you have enjoyed this incredible wedding held in Cancun, MX.  So come back for more stories!

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Happy Wednesday, Maharanis! If you are like us and you never get enough of these beautiful celebrations of love, most likely you already had the opportunity to go into our Films Blog to take a peek at the amazing and captivating cinematography that Lightyear Studio created for our sweet couple Rupal & Sai, and we are sure you loved it! So, we have decided to bring you a little more about this amazing and alluring wedding. We will take you to the beautiful Lake Como, at the Villa Geno for you to witness a romantic wedding. As soon as you step in, you will notice that the lovely and peaceful natural environment was beautifully enhanced with the multicolored floral arrangements that BESPOKE Unique Weddings created and planned for this event. They were simply amazing! Definitely, this was the most perfect scenario to host the event that will conclude the wedding activities. This reception was a rollercoaster of emotions that combined an incredible atmosphere with emotional speeches that made our lovebirds drop a couple of tears of happiness and gratitude. After this emotive moment, the reception transitioned into a party thanks to the amazing talent of Luxe Event Group. They're major contributors to taking this event to the next level and played the perfect melodies to liven up this reception. Check the video for more. You'll love it! 

That's a wrap for today's love story. Hope you have enjoyed it as much as I did! See you tomorrow!

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