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I have a Desi wedding doozy for you today, Maharanis!  KSD Weddings covered the most sensational, multi-day Indian wedding wonder in Hauppauge, New York, and they're sharing all the incredible details with us! From the pre-wedding to the reception, we'll be unveiling the most unforgettable highlights from Indian bride and groom, Prapti and Neil's, amazing affair — starting with a couple of their pre-wedding ceremonies! We were blown away by the exquisite shots of Maharani Prapti getting her mehndi done and these captivating moments from both her and Raja Neil's gaye holuds! The blushing bride also impressed us with her orange lengha, which had a sheer tunic blouse we went ga ga for! When I get back, we'll be checking out highlights from the happy couple's garba, plus later today, we'll be reveling in their extraordinary decor details by Design House Decor, and their party perfect entertainment by Dhoom Events Indian Wedding DJ! Until then, visit the complete gallery for a closer look at Prapti's breathtaking mehndi details!

There's more pre-wedding fun headed our way, so make sure to check back in soon!

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Suhaag Garden has decked out Sabrina and Mitul's ceremony venue at the Ocean Center in the most stunning Indian wedding decor this side of the Atlantic, and the adorable duo's first of two vow exchanges are underway! The blushing bride was cute as a button with her Raja's jai mala in hand, and excitement was definitely in the air as the two became husband and wife against a backdrop of a beautifully lit mandap. Ami Video captured these unforgettable highlights from their ceremony, and we are in love with the intimate and enchanting Maharani style we're seeing. The candlelit aisle and its glamorous glow are just divine! Before we dive into some of the newlyweds' reception details, take a peek inside the complete gallery for an exclusive look at Raja Mitul's baraat and some memorable moments from the pair's Catholic ceremony and the lighting of their unity candle, where Sabrina turned heads in a white wedding gown that was to die for!

I'll be back in a flash with reception moments you wont want to miss!

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Enchanted Carriages has hooked up today's Sikh groom with a traditional white steed for his baraat through the streets of Los Feliz before he and the Rani of his dreams say I do at the Vermont Gurdwara, and the fabulous photographers from Lin & Jirsa Photography have captured stunning highlights from both of those unforgettable events for us to revel in today! The blushing Indian bride was a absolute vision in her magenta and pastel-colored lengha, and her hair and makeup by Dolled up by Lulu were on point! Maharani Manpreet selected lovely, white and coral salwar kameezes for her bridal party, and a vibrant orange anarkali fo her maid of honor! What a stunning bunch they made! Now that we've seen some of the most incredible highlights from the newlyweds' Sikh wedding ceremony, take a peek at some of the dazzling reception details that are coming up next in the complete gallery!

Maharani Manpreet, on what she enjoyed most about planning her Desi dream wedding:

"The most truthful answer to what we enjoyed the most about planning our wedding rests in the connections we created, nurtured and grew between ourselves and our family and friends. We're talking about working equally and equitably between my husband and myself, the consults and opinions our families provided us and our celebrations with our friends in Las Vegas and San Francisco. These are the indelible moments that fill our minds when we think about what we enjoyed the most about planning our wedding."

On her most memorable wedding moments:

"We had an intimate dinner with our close family, friends and out of town guests on a private ranch in Malibu on the evening of our wedding. It was a perfect setting to share our thoughts and feelings with people who would genuinely care and listen. We had a total of six speeches before we shared our thoughts.

What I didn't know is that my husband, Sandy, wrote and published a book filled with what I mean to those closest to me. Unbeknownst to me, he spent the previous three months interviewing my parents, siblings, cousins and friends. Then, in front of our closest friends and family, Sandy read excerpts from the book identifying what each person shared about me. In a way, he circumvented the logistical restrictions of having 10 people make speeches by capturing and sharing what they said in this format. He closed his speech by describing our first date and the gift he gave me on that day - a book he inscribed to a "kindred spirit, an iridescent light." He then presented me with his first gift to me as husband and wife. A book he entitled: "Manpreet Samra: An Iridescent Light.""

Party perfect details are right around the corner, so stay tuned!

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When a bunch of the industry's best team up for a shaadi, you know your in for something super spectacular, and that's just what we have today with this uber incredible Sikh wedding wonder in Southern California planned by A Panache Affair! Lin & Jirsa Photography covered this gorgeous affair for Indian bride and groom, Manpreet and Sandeep — who also called upon bridal faves, Robles Video Productions, to capture and edit their wedding highlights for their undoubtedly beautiful film. Today, we'll be checking out the pics, starting with a look at the happy couple getting ready for their Sikh ceremony at the Vermont Gurdwara. Dolled up by Lulu (another bridal fave!), worked her expert hair and makeup magic on Maharani Manpreet, delivering picture perfect style to go along with her orange, magenta and mint-colored bridal lengha! Manpreet's hubby-to-be got dressed in a handsome, ivory-colored sherwani and hot pink turban, and will later be mounting a horse from Enchanted Carriages for his unforgettable baraat procession! Before he does though, check out the complete gallery for a quick preview at what's to come later today, including the most fabulous reception details featuring Ambiance AV's captivating work!

Maharani Manpreet, on Raja Sandeep's memorable proposal:

"My romantic husband, Sandy, planned a day at our four most memorable date sites in Chicago. We started at the Art Institute, drove north on Lake Shore Drive and Sheridan Road to the Baha'i Temple, Ravinia and his parents house in Lake Forest for dinner. At each stop, Sandy gave me a card and asked me not to open it. Sensing something was brewing, I recalled joking with Sandy that I would propose to him with a Fruit Loop. After the Art Institute, I bought a box of Fruit Loops but noticed that a Fruit Loop wouldn't fit on this finger. I quickly changed my plans and told Sandy a red fruit loop meant "no" and a green fruit loop meant "yes" to any question he asked me that day.

We reached Sandy's parents' home and entered from the front door where both of our families were lined up with candles in their hands and a violinist playing in the foyer. My parents and siblings live in California so to see them in Lake Forest, IL stopped my heart for a millisecond. Describing this moment still brings tears to my eyes two and half years later. We hugged our families and walked to the backyard with the violinist and photographer ahead of us.

We stepped inside a gazebo Sandy built and which Sandy lined with pictures from our first date to our last date as boyfriend and girlfriend. Inside the gazebo, Sandy asked me to open the four cards he gave me earlier in the day. Each card had the word "love" written in a different language. The first card said "will", the second card said "you", the third card said "marry" and the final card said "me." At this point, Sandy took out an engagement ring and asked if I would marry him. Instead of saying yes, I pulled out a handful of green Fruit Loops. Sandy took the green Fruit Loops, put the ring on my finger and astutely asked me for a verbal confirmation as we hugged to which I said yes! We then went back inside the home and celebrated the rest of the night with our families."

Join me later today as we unveil the vibrant and unforgettable details from Manpreet and Sandeep's Sikh ceremony!

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Happy Thursday, friends! Today, we're ready to wow you with another one of Tracie Domino Events' gorgeously-planned Indian wedding celebrations, and Haring Photography is going to help us do that with this stunning collection of images they captured from Kavita and Saharsh's shaadi in Tampa, Florida! We're starting the day with a look at some beautiful portraits of the Indian bride and groom and their wedding party, plus some phenomenal highlights from Raja Saharsh's baraat at the Hilton Tampa Downtown! Maharani Kavita is an absolute doll in her traditional red wedding lengha, and her hair and makeup by Michele Renee The Studio are fabulously flawless in every frame! We love her gold jewelry set and ring nath, and could not be obsessing more over her bridal party's lime green and hot pink saris! Check out how Kavita and her hubby-to-be honor their parents with a portrait of, well, their wedding day portraits! The talented team from Suhaag Garden is putting the finishing touches on their ceremony decor, and when I get back we'll be diving right into those details, so be ready to be inspired! While you're waiting, you can take a quick peek at what's ahead in the complete gallery!

Meet me here later today to see highlights from Kavita and Saharsh's incredible Hindu wedding ceremony!

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