Welcome to Maharani Weddings

Slip on your Dolce & Gabbana shades, dolls, cuz the sun is shining as brightly as can be at this elegant outdoor event. Square Root Designs and PinkRockEvents, LLC have teamed up to create one radiantly styled ceremony. A flowing peach mandap adorned with lemon chiffon florals takes center stage and our bride and groom are clearly on cloud 9 as they tie the knot. The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is truly picturesque on this cloudless afternoon and Greycard Photography and Robles Video Productions are busy capturing every treasured moment. Soon enough our marvelous Maharani will be switching up her incredible style for a second look with the help of Oscar Makeup, so before the next party starts, I'll be checking out all the details in the gallery! 

From the bride:

"When it came to planning our dream wedding, we wanted a traditional hindu punjabi wedding. For the wedding ceremony, I picked pinks and oranges for the fabric and florals. We had peacocks on our invitation cards, so we decided to get custom made floral peacock structures made for the decor at the wedding. Our vendors did a great job making beautiful peacocks out of florals."

On choosing her venue:

"We picked the amazing Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel in CA for our wedding venue. It has one of the most breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Our mandap backdrop was the scenic views of the ocean. The weather was perfect and the venue was brought to life with all our wedding decor. The wedding ceremony was performed at the Dana Lawn and the reception was held at the Ritz Ballroom. It was a magical day filled with love and happiness. I am so grateful to all our vendors who worked with us to make our vision come true."

Come right back for a sneak peek of the reception! 

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This starlit reception is absolutely enchanting with luxe sunflower and orchid decor (what a sublime combination!), a shimmering crystal sweetheart stage, and a sweet-as-can-be dessert table complete with a gold and pink cake. Wow! I'm loving the modern feel of this dream scene—I feel like I'm in a contemporary wonderland! Our bride and groom are clearly on cloud 9 as they pose for posh portraits with Sona Photography and hit the dance floor looking like true royalty. I've got to raise my glass (of lassi, that is) and toast this spectacular event from start to finish! In fact, I had so much fun at this celebration, that I'm gonna relive it all over again in the gallery! 

From the bride, on their first dance:

"We danced to a medley of our favorite songs; his favorite American songs mixed with my favorite Bollywood songs."

On their vendors:

Coordination: Two Ladies and Events from Tampa, Florida. Seema, Megha and her team did a great job with coordinating the wedding and reception. They also made sure things were going great not just with Rajan and myself but also with our family.

The Venue: Hilton Carillon Park/ St. Petersburg. The venue offered serenity with the view of the lake and hidden behind the lake is a small botanical garden. Truly a romantic place for us.
The Cake: The cake was absolutely delicious! Gina at It's Icing on The Cake in St. Petersubrg FL did an amazing job with designing the cake. She also had other treats like cupcakes, chocolate chip cookies (the groom's request), and iced sugar cookies.

Photographer: Sona Photography from Orlando, FL. Stephana was our lead photographer. When Stephana did our engagement shoot she made us feel so comfortable as first timers. She took her time with us, most photographers would have had a time limit. Her turn around time is incredibly fast!

Videographer: Riant Films from Orlando, FL. Claudia is very professional and did a great job in her work!
DJ Services: Rajesh Narain from Dudha Productions in Orlando, FL. Raj is by far the best DJ I have ever heard! I first discovered him at my brother-in-laws wedding. His dhol player was a favorite at the wedding and reception. DJ Raj had the party going until close to 2:00 a.m. He went above and beyond his service!

Decor: Nikun Events from Orlando ,FL Pinky Patel did such a gorgeous job with my color scheme and bouquet. She definitely specializes in flowers, her arrangements are really gorgeous.

Such a treat! See you tomorrow, Maharanis! 

Nikun Events, Two Ladies and Events and Sona Photography are members of the Platinum Guide. Love what you see? Explore their portfolios.

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After their Sikh ceremony, this perfect Punjabi pair are all smiles! C.O.L. Films and Sambajoy are camera ready to capture this magical moment and this Mr. & Mrs. never looked so good! This dream team unite with their bridal party for some fun lovin' snaps and strike all the best poses. See all the pics in the gallery!

From the bride, on wedding planning:

"The thing that we enjoyed most was making decisions together. It was also a good way to join both the Bride and Groom's family together to make mutual decisions. Shal and I often shared our ideas with family and friends which allowed us to build on our thoughts.

Picking vendors was a challenging task, however we could not be happier with the choices we finalized.

One of the neat things about the wedding is that Shal's family Is from Ontario and I'm from Winnipeg. We had the ceremony and reception in Winnipeg, followed by another reception in Ontario. TWICE THE FUN!"

You don't want to miss the rich red wedding reception!

Good morning, Maharanis! I hope you're excited for this Filmy Friday because we've got a first-class ticket to the Big Apple! Soon-to-be newlyweds Jyoti and Vishaal share their love story as they explore the best bits of NYC with Dakine Films along for the ride. Why not spend the day with your true love and get some awesome portraits in the process?! Lucky for us, Sachi Anand Photography was also on hand to snap these sweethearts in action, so after watching this adorable little feature, head over to the PG blog to see their engagement session! 

Next up, another filmy feature to keep you on cloud nine!

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Hello there, Maharanis! If you're looking for new posh pieces to add to your wardrobe, you are in luck because Braja Mandala Wedding Photography is showcasing Gopi Skirts by Radhika and these bridal fashions are simply darling! I'm abosolutely loving this white gold lengha! It looks light and airy but does not skimp on the glam factor. Paired with a lovely lush flower crown, it's the perfect mix of Boho chic, romance, and whimsy! See all the details of this summery sweet look at the gallery!

Stay tuned for even more bridal trends! 

Braja Mandala Wedding Photography is a member of the Platinum Guide. Love what you see? Explore their portfolios.

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