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Good Morning, Maharanis! The weekend is approaching fast, and there is no better way to prepare than taking a look at the captivating wedding celebration of Ditiksha & Rickin. Today’s wedding is one we couldn't wait to share with you as there are endless amounts of inspiring ideas brimming from this fantastic event. This couple’s wedding celebration incorporated a colorful and vibrant sangeet night that opened the doors to the wedding festivities. This pre-wedding ceremony was a cornucopia of Indian traditions intermixed with modern-day entertainment perfectly orchestrated by Euphoria Events, who took care of the planning and execution. Without any question, this Sangeet ceremony is like one we haven't seen in quite a while, and we were utterly blown away by the extensive attention to detail. Ditiksha & Rickin embraced a traditional style and attended this event elegantly and fashionably. But it was our lovely Maharani who stole all the looks! We are green with envy by just taking a look at how gorgeous she looked in the yellow lengha she wore for her Sangeet night. Makeup By Karishma was the mastermind behind this breathtaking look, and they also took care of this Maharani's makeup and hairstyle needs. If you are a Maharani seeking inspiration for your big day, you cannot miss today's gallery! The images captured by John Martin Productions will make your inspiration fly, and they will give you a sneak peek of things to come! So don't miss it out!

A beautiful and captivating wedding ceremony is waiting for you, so don't forget to check it out! 

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Good morning, ladies! Today we will be taking a look at the incredible wedding celebration of Priyanka & Pratik. And get ready because this celebration is full of details that we are sure you will love! So let's jump right into it! For this installment, we will be transported into the exclusive Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort to enjoy a colorful Sangeet ceremony that was the perfect start for this lifetime love story. As you can tell by the fantastic photos taken by Dove Weddings, Priyanka looked ravishing thanks to Ritu Kumar who took care of her fashion needs. This head-turning look was perfectly complemented with the majestic jewelry from Shrihari Diagems by Vinay's collection. The beautiful pieces of jewelry selected for this event praised Priyanka's natural beauty while giving her a perfect touch of elegance and style. We also loved the fabulous and delicate Mehndi design done by Gopi Henna. Without any question, this was an incredible event that everyone loved. This pre-wedding ceremony was full of colors, merriment, and vibrancy. And you already know how much we love Sangeet ceremonies! So, we are thrilled to be able to take a look at this one from the inside. We also want to make a big shoutout to First Pick Planning for the fantastic planning of this event, and Dream Decor for the amazing decor that took this pre-wedding ceremony to the next level! The color combination, the magical atmosphere, and the love of this young couple created such romantic scenes that we cannot stop seeing in our gallery. So get ready to join us on this love story, we are sure that you don't want to miss this adventure!

This fantastic pre-wedding celebration was the best way to start this journey, but there is still more to come. So, stay close if you don't want to miss the upcoming events!

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Hello, ladies! Have you ever dreamed about marrying the love of your life in a mesmerizing beach, or a paradisiacal landscape? Of course, you have! It is everyone's dream to get married having the most beautiful and suitable scenery as a background. So, we are sure that you are going to love today's wedding celebration as it is full of surprises, enchanting scenes, and lots of love. And above all, you will be filled with inspiring ideas to start planning your upcoming wedding celebration! So, let's take a trip to the paradisiac lands of Cancun, Mexico to join Neena & Ajay on their special day. This life-changing event started with a first look photo session like you haven't seen before! With the majestic sea in the background, and with a clear sky providing the best possible lighting, Neena & Ajay could not have asked for a more perfect scenario for this session. The team from Pixan Photography showed all their talent and expertise, capturing beautiful shots so captivating and artistic that we cannot stop seeing them! After the initial photoshoot, our lovebirds decided to take a walk through the greenery that surrounded the beach. They took advantage of the beauty that surrounded them, to immortalize the most intimate and romantic moments of their lives, before heading to the wedding ceremony that united them in marriage. If you want to dive a little deeper into this fantastic photoshoot, don't miss the gallery that we have prepared for today. You are going to love it!

How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?
Ajay and I met in residency in New York. While on the liver transplant service we had a common patient -- he was the surgical resident and I was the medical resident. He just pulled a chest tube and offered to update me on the results of the patient's chest x-ray -- that was his way of casually asking for my number.  It was very endearing and he seemed like a down-to-earth nice guy.  We had so much in common in terms of family, education, and career interests so it felt like we had known each other for a long time. 

Share the scoop on your Proposal Story!
After a hectic month of moving to Philadelphia and settling into Fellowship, Ajay casually suggested we visit Longwood Botanical Gardens and have brunch.  I used to love visiting the Bronx Botanical Gardens while living in New York, and I thought this was the perfect day trip to relax after a crazy move. Little did I know he was planning on getting down on one knee and proposing that day! He even had a photographer to capture the moment. 

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.
I have always wanted a small intimate wedding with close family and friends, and I knew that if I had a local wedding it would be hard to keep the party small. I also knew that I wanted something fun and enjoyable where our families could really get to know each other in a relaxed setting. I met Ateet Ahuja of Indian Destination Weddings at the DC Dream Shaadi showcase and he introduced the idea of a destination wedding.  My parents deserve the credit of meeting with Ateet and picking out the perfect venue -- The Grand at Moon Palace in Cancun, Mexico!  After choosing the resort our families traveled down to Cancun for a site visit and to meet with the local vendors. The Moon Palace is an all-inclusive resort and specializes in Indian weddings. They work with preferred vendors, offering everything from a local Hindu Pundit (who spoke English), to Mehendi services, to White Horses for the Barrat, to Indian food caterers and Decorators who provide a variety of structures for Mandaps. The only vendor we hired and flew down from the U.S. was our DJ and Dhol player -- Magic Mike DJs-- they did an incredible job. 

After choosing the vendors and specific services from a brochure; my local wedding event planner, Preeti Vasudeva of Preeti Exclusive Events, worked with the on-site coordinator at the Moon Palace to ensure that all the services were booked and confirmed.  Preeti and my Mother went back to Cancun for a second site visit and met with several of the vendors the December prior to our wedding. My job is very demanding and I had limited time to plan. I would not recommend a destination wedding for someone who wants to micro-manage every detail, but if you are hands-off and have limited time/energy to devote to planning (as in my case) the process of planning a destination wedding is manageable. 

How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
My mother and Nani went to India and chose all of my outfits and I was thrilled! They have fantastic taste and I couldn't be happier with their choices. I gave them a few guidelines, but apart from that, they put the outfits and jewelry together. I am very lucky that my Mom and Nani were able to make the trip out to India on my behalf -- I would have loved to join but unfortunately, I couldn't afford to take a month off.  My sangeet lengha was a Ritu Kumar design and my wedding lengha was an Anita Dongre design. I am unsure of where they purchased my reception lengha but it was in stunning rose gold.

What was the most enjoyable part of the planning process, and why?
The most enjoyable part of the planning process was when my Mother and Nani returned from India and I was able to try on my outfits -- that's when all the planning and prepping felt like it was coming together. My lengha blouses only needed minor adjustments and everything fit beautifully.  

What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
We had just over 100 guests attend our wedding. Some came from as far as India but most were from the East Coast and Mid-West U.S. We got married in early February so the trip out to Cancun was a warm winter get-away. Our guests truly enjoyed the Resort property and everything it had to offer -- the all-inclusive restaurants (serving a variety of cuisines including Mediterranean, Asian, American, Mexican) to the beaches, pools, day spa, and golf course. We also organized half-day group trips to Chichin Itza and Tulum for our guests -- these were big hits!

Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
There were so many memorable moments from our wedding weekend.  

1. We had our Sangeet outside on a terrace with a Tikki bar -- it started raining temporarily but everyone was having so much fun they danced through the rain. The great thing about tropics is that the rain does not last long. 

2. We did our first look on the beach -- it was a lot of fun and the pictures turned out beautifully. 

3. We had a wedding ceremony in an outdoor glass gazebo overlooking the beach -- it was a beautiful backdrop for such an auspicious occasion. Having our family and friends all together to celebrate our union was so incredibly heartwarming. 

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.
At our Sangeet, our family organized several performances -- they were fantastic! It turned out to be an incredible talent show and a lot of fun. We also organized Fire Dancers from the Resort -- they were great and definitely added an awe factor to the night. 

Do you have any words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be?
My advice to brides planning their wedding is to prioritize what is important to you/your groom/your family -- you're not going to be able to please everyone with every decision you make but if you keep everyone involved informed and also let your family members have some choices/say in the planning process the whole experience will be more enjoyable.  For me, it was important to have my closest family and friends together to celebrate my marriage in a relaxed, enjoyable and fun setting! 

Anything else you want to tell us? We'd love to hear all about your other details! (jewelry, mehndi, venue, cake, bouquets, etc.)
The catered food at the resort was fantastic! For the Sangeet we had a Mexican buffet. After the wedding ceremony, we had an Indian high tea by the beach and served chai, lemonade and several finger hors d'oeuvres. At the Reception we had an Indian buffet. The restaurants at the Resort are also very good -- there is a mix of formal sit-down restaurants and buffets that are offered.

If you loved this photoshoot, don't forget to join us at the upcoming wedding ceremony! You are going to enjoy it!

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Welcome back, ladies! We are excited to unveil Arpen & Neil's wedding reception party! As it could not be another way, this reception party held at the halls of the luxurious Azuridge Estate Hotel, was amazing! Flower Artistry complemented the perfect planning and conceptualization of this event done by Lynn Fletcher Events with delicate and elegant floral arrangements. Without any question, this winning combination created an ideal setting for our newlyweds to share their happiness in the company of their family and closest friends. Arpen & Neil attended this wedding most fashionably and elegantly, and we love the look on them! The gorgeous Lengha from Falguni Shane Peacock, combined with the elegant jewelry from Hookum Design Studios praised Arpen's natural beauty and made her look like royalty! Raja Neil followed Arpen's lead and ended up looking handsome and imposing! Without any question, they look great together! This night, was one to remember and thanks to the fantastic work of Decibel Entertainment the dancefloor was on fire to the beats of the best Bollywood hits! Everyone danced the night out and enjoyed a bite of the delicious cake that Whippt Catering prepared for this gala. If you want to relive this entire wedding celebration, do not miss the gallery that we have created for today with the help of the good friends at Andras Schram Photography. And if this gallery is not enough, you can always take a look at the blockbuster film created by Michael J. Scott Productions. Without any question, this is the perfect complement for this fantastic event!

We hope you have a great week and don't forget to join us tomorrow for more! 

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Hello, ladies! We are wrapping up Ayesha & Abdullah's wedding celebration with an exchange of rings ceremony, followed by a dinner gala. Our two lovebirds had the chance to celebrate their marriage in the company of their family and friends with an event full of emotions that everyone enjoyed! And we want to make a special shoutout to Visual Impact Design for the incredible decor that was put together for this event. We love the floral arrangements placed on the guest's tables and how well they combined with the ornaments that were used to ambiance this scene. Undoubtedly this delicate and on point decoration helped to take this event to the next level! Although the decoration was impressive, it was the presence of our lovebirds that stole the show! Ayesha looked flawless on her ruby and golden attire bespoke by La Dona. And Abdullah rocked a black and white traditional Sherwani suit with a burgundy turban! And we cannot stop thinking of how lucky these two are for having each other as it is easy to tell that they are soulmates! And it is thanks to the remarkable talent of JSK Photography that we get to take a peek to this captivating celebration of love. If you can't get enough of it, don't forget to take a look at the gallery that we have for today! But before you go, take a moment to taste the delicious cake that Ettore's Bakery prepared for this event, you are going to love it! 

How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?
Our families were friends and I knew he was "the one" not long after we started talking. Our values, goals, and personalities were reflected in one another. As we head into our one year anniversary, we are thankful for the beautiful union that life gave us. 

Share the scoop on your Proposal Story!
I was home one weekend and Abdullah planned a day trip to San Francisco. He walked in to the house with a beautiful bouquet of flowers that he had picked out himself. I loved them and thought it was one of his kind and thoughtful gestures (knowing how much I love flowers). We headed out to San Francisco and our first stop was Crissy Field in front of the Golden Gate Bridge. That's where Brian met us. Brian was a photographer Abdullah had hired to take some pictures of us in front of some famous landmarks. He said it would be nice to take some professional photos together. I agreed! Click after click we finally made our way over to the Palace of Fine Arts. The photographer then asked me to take a picture by myself. I was confused, but he said it was just to get a good angle and to see how the shot would come out. The next thing I know Abdullah is heading towards me, gets down on one knee, and proposes! We ended the night at a French restaurant and celebrated the beautiful day we had. 

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.
With only four months to plan the wedding, I knew I had to make decisions fast! There were a few "musts" on my list, but I knew I had to flexible due to the time constraints. I wanted a modern, elegant vibe, with just the right amount of traditional touch. I created a wedding spreadsheet and it became my wedding planner. I did some research, took some recommendations, and then began seeking out my vendors. I talked to all of my vendors before I decided to confirm. This was especially important - I wanted  vendors to share my vision and add a touch of their own creativity. From hair & makeup, to decor, my vendors were my partners in this wedding! They took my vision and brought it to life. My overall experience with them was wonderful and I would highly recommend each and every one of them. 

How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
I designed my own wedding dress and the designer made the process very seamless! I knew I wanted a traditional red with champagne gold. I also wanted an outfit that I knew I could wear again, separately, without having the full bridal look. I outlined motifs and pieces of different outfits that I liked into one document. The designer sent me color swatches and design sketches. I sent over my measurements and the husband/wife duo began the process! They sent me videos of the process and let me follow along each step of the way. Once it was completed, they shipped it over from Pakistan and I was in awe as soon as I opened the package! The pictures and videos did not do justice to the stunning craftsmanship. Thank you La Dona for making me feel like an absolute princess in my bridal dress. 

What was the most enjoyable part of the planning process, and why?
I loved that each and every aspect of my wedding, was designed by us. From the place cards we wrote, to the flowers we placed on the cake - our special touch surrounded us as began the start of our new life together. Our friends and family came together to support us and helped us have a beautiful wedding.

What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
They loved the casual vibe! They all felt welcomed around those they were even meeting for the first time. We loved this! We wanted our family and friends to feel like one big family that came together to celebrate our union.

Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
The most memorable moment of my wedding was when I stepped into the ballroom with my dad. As he walked me down the aisle towards Abdullah, it really hit me: "this is happening, Ayesha - you're ready to start the next chapter in your life."

Do you have any words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be?
Take it easy! I promise everything works out in the end and all falls into place. Be clear and concise with your vendors and trust them - it's their job to make your vision come to life. Be flexible and remember that most important part: the beginning of a beautiful journey with the one you love.

Our journey through this fantastic celebration is over! But join us tomorrow for another inspiring story!

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