Indian Wedding Videos

Hello, darlings! We are back on the beautiful Shadowbrook at Shrewsbury to walk you through the magical wedding of our lovebirds Anjali & Stephen. The exceptional planning and design were brought thanks to Detailed Affairs Team, who did a fantastic job adding a magical atmosphere to this celebration. Every moment of this wedding was unforgettable. The guests enjoyed and got emotional during this event's heart melt moments, as we can see from the unique film by Lightyear Studio. We can appreciate the stunning burgundy look Anjali wore at the main ceremony. Divya Bhawnani complemented her outfit with exquisite makeup that highlighted her lips. We have to mention the beautiful, occidental white dress she chooses too, to include both her and her groom's wishes. If you want to take a deeper look at this magnificent event, don't miss the video we've prepared for you!

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Happy Wednesday, Maharanis! Are you ready to be part of a story that looks as if it was taken from a fairytale? Let yourself dive into this memorable event, and join Shivani & Yatrik on this romantic journey. This amazing couple is sharing with us the fantastic day they enjoyed with their relatives and friends at The Westin Chicago Northwest. The beautiful bride wore a lengha with a traditional ruby color and embroidery with golden tones that was ornamented with gold jewelry provided by Heirloom as well that complemented her look with a shiny necklace and long earrings flower-shaped. The Haldy ceremony was one of the touching moments during the celebration. The couple could not stop smiling, showing their happiness. Still, the party was not the exception, and every detail was perfectly placed with rose tones selected by Dream Occasions to celebrate the love that was present in this celebration. And, we want to thank our good friends at Le Cape Weddings as they worked their magic to capture the most memorable ceremony moments in such a spectacular way that it almost feels as if we were there! Don't think twice and get ready to rejoice with all the beauty.

How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?
Yatrik and I met through DilMil (a dating app). It’s truly a “meant to be” story—as it turns out he grew up with some of my extended family, yet we connected all the dots after we matched. I knew he was the one after meeting the first time in person with an idea after face timing the third day into talking! We’d describe ourselves as a fun-loving couple! We balance each other well and even to this day cannot believe how everything just worked out the way it did.
Share the scoop on your Proposal Story!
Yatrik caught me by complete surprise. He told me he was going to be busy with no service for a couple of hours in the OR, while my sister told me to accompany her to a work event at London House Chicago. I was all ready for the occasion and met her there. We went up the elevators as if it was just entering a normal event but when we got to the cupola she was gone. As I turned to the right, there he was standing there dressed up with a pink tie (my favorite color) that matched my dress. He had it all set up for it to be just the two of us while one of my best friends turned out to be the one capturing the moment. The proposal was full of not one but 3 surprises. Everyone played it off so well, and I did not suspect a thing during their planning process. Yatrik made sure our immediate families were present and later our friends surprised us at Lou Malnatis, our first date spot. Chicago was where we first met in person after connecting on DilMil. I’m from Chicago and Yatrik is from Nashville. Who knew the city would become even more special for us as it is now!
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.
Yatrik and I always wanted more of an intimate wedding. Typically, we are used to Indian weddings ranging anywhere from 400-500 people minimum, but it was important to us that ours was a maximum of 350 people. We wanted our close family and friends to be present. As the bride, I always envisioned having those that knew me present at our wedding and Yatrik, fortunately, felt the same way! Given we got married during the pandemic we ended up having 280 people at our wedding all of which we made sure were vaccinated before attending as well.
Our overall experience with the venues was great. Westin was truly accommodating and helped us execute the wedding the best way possible! We did not have a wedding planner but the mother of the bride carried the team. While the bride and groom planned and laid out their vision, the bride's parents did all the hard labor between meetings, phone calls, etc. The bride is currently in school and the husband in residency plus long distance so it was a godsend!
As the bride, I also had a great time with Hair & Makeup. I would highly recommend them for future events.
Details about each vendor are outlined below:
-Hair and Make-up by Marie: I’ve been a client of Marie’s for 5+ years now and I would not trust anyone else to do my hair for me. She knew exactly what my mom, sister, and I wanted for each event without weighing our hairstyles down or giving it a very stiff look. Honestly, I wish I already had another event where she could do my hair again for me! She’s also very honest about what would suit her clients which really helps before you base everything off just pictures pulled from online or social media!
-SYG Artistry & Candice Marie Artistry: Sana did a phenomenal job on not only myself but also my mom and sister. She didn’t make us look cakey and still provided a look that did not move the entire day! She was punctual and organized which helped especially on the morning of the wedding. I never did a make-up trial for any of my looks before the wedding, but Sana just knew what to do. The same thing applies to Candice who did our looks for the Grah Shanti/Pithi. I literally felt like Princess Jasmine after Marie and Candice had completed my hair and makeup!
-Henna by Faryal: Faryal had done my mehndi a few times in the past and since then I knew I wanted her to do my bridal mehndi. As a new mom and during the pandemic it wasn’t easy to travel to other clients, but she made it work. She kept me as her client, and I did not feel rushed one bit. Instead, all the drawings I provided her plus her own input led to a gorgeous design. The mehndi she uses also stains better than anyone else I’ve been with.
-Dream Occasions: Even though it would have been easy to just stick with décor setups they had once completed or something similar they were willing to try new things which we appreciated. We met with them many times or communicated via email. While staying within the budget they were able to put together exactly what we envisioned. Shilpa and Min are very friendly and easy to work with!
-Le Cape Weddings: Jon and Vicky were very fun to work with! Their work speaks for itself, and we were in awe when we saw our wedding highlight. They try to make it unique to the couple. The whole team made it very easy to trust that everything would be handled well during the actual events.
What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
Having boba at the wedding was probably a guest favorite! Since the wedding was earlier in the day, we opted for a mango tea with mango star boba. We wanted to keep it kid friendly and also be refreshing on a hot summer day! We also had his and her favorites which were kept on every seat during the wedding. Her favorite was Ghiradelli Chocolates which played along with the color scheme of the wedding and His Favorite was honey-roasted cashews. The special touch from the bride was actually including pictures of the groom's face on the "Her Favorite" which all the guests got a kick out of. Guests also loved the welcome baskets we had for everyone coming from out of town or staying in the hotel. We included personal touches and made sure all the snacks were accommodating to dietary restrictions. In addition to the itinerary and welcome card, there were water bottles that had personalized labels that read "Welcome to Chicago! Yatrik and Shivani." Snacks included spicy peanuts, fruit snacks, assorted chocolates, granola bars, etc. The guests thought they were professionally made yet it was the bride's idea executed by the mother of the bride and her friends!
Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
There wasn't just one special moment. It was an indescribable feeling though. During the wedding any moments the bride and groom shared just felt like it was their own. We felt like it was just the two of us yet all the guests were present. I knew when Yatrik and I were together I felt at peace and let go of any stress there may have been on my mind in regards to the details of the wedding.
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.
*All décor was completed by Dream Occasions*
Grah Shanti/Pithi: This was our first official event. We picked colors that would play off our outfits which could also be carried over into the wedding. Given it was a summer wedding we wanted light draping and nothing overpowering so that it still felt like a puja. The draping was a combination of teal, magenta, and hints of gold for both stages. For the pithi, both bride and groom were on the same stage. We used make-up brushes to place the pithi on the bride and groom.
Wedding: The details needed to come together in all aspects for this event. Starting with the mandap, we chose a simple yet romantic feeling. The draping was champagne and light pink color with gold pillars, crystal beading, and florals to accent. The aisle carried crystal towers with tea light candles and white orchids. The theme of the wedding was “Can’t help falling in love” based on the aisle song I had chosen. There were two bags labeled his and her favorite with Ghirardelli chocolates and honey-roasted cashews. Water bottles were provided labeled in pink with a picture of the bride and groom. We wanted the details to be as personalized as possible. We also provided mango iced tea with mango boba in personalized cups to all the guests from Bobar. Assigned seating was provided for the immediate family, bridesmaids, and groomsmen.
Reception: We wanted to carry over the romantic theme created during the wedding but still give it a formal flair. We went for an all-white, monochromatic look with some hints of blush pink (also the bride’s favorite color). We had a couple of dances--groomsmen plus the groom surprised the bride, father/daughter which transitioned into an immediate family dance, bridesmaids and bride, and our first dance! We had a white dance floor as well. The lighting, cake, and accent flowers in the centerpieces for the main tables incorporated blush pink tones. Larger, plastic diamond pieces were scattered around the guest table where there were several pictures of the bride and groom along with acrylic, a personalized card box, a guest book, and Jenga blocks to sign. Dinner was provided by India House Catering and was exactly what the families meticulously chose after countless tastings. We made sure to have enough options for all the guests that attended ranging from Indian food to Indochinese varying it up from the prior events. For dessert, we had a dessert table outside which included mango mousse, Nutella cheesecake, rasmalai, assorted fruit, and our wedding cake. The wedding cake was a chocolate cake with chocolate mousse and macerated raspberries. The desserts were provided by Once Upon a Tier and Sweet Reserve Bakery.
Do you have any words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be?
1. Make sure to enjoy the process and day of the wedding as stressful as it can be! It’s so easy to get caught up in all the details, balancing both families, and other aspects of life that the few good moments get missed.
2. Always remember the reasons why you and your fiancé decided to get married in the first place. The engagement period needs to mean something that you can also look back on as time goes on. It’s so easy to get caught up in all the details, balancing both families, and other aspects of life that the good moments get missed.
3. Have a meeting with your photographer to discuss not only the basics but also the type of images you want, the style, and who to incorporate the most. A lot of times poses, group shots, and details get missed the way the couple wants if not clear from the start. It’s also hard to know who’s the most important people you want to shoot at the wedding so it can always be made easier by providing table numbers or pictures of the people you want more pictures of.
Anything else you want to tell us? We'd love to hear all about your other details! (jewelry, mehndi, venue, cake, bouquets, etc.)
Bridal Look:
-Mehndi: This was our first event, so as the bride I wanted a fun, yet simple look compared to the other events leading up to the wedding. I wore an outfit by Label Anushree which incorporated various other colors. I only wore earrings for this event. My hair and make-up were done on my own since I wanted to keep it simple. I had loose waves. My make-up was a natural look with a brown smokey eye.
-Grah Shanti: Both my husband and I wanted to match for these events even though our pujas were taking place in the hall right next to each other. My outfit was from Lashkaraa. It was green with gold and red detailing. The blouse was off the shoulder with a subtle sweetheart neckline. I wore earrings that were red, and a gold chandelier with pearls. On my hands, I wore the Aadhya Hathphool kundan set from the Paisley Pop Shop instead of bangles. It accented my mehndi and added just the right piece to make the outfit come together.
-Pithi: I changed into a yellow and white outfit. Given it was the pithi event, I wanted a midi skirt and a thin strapped blouse with mirror work. There were hints of blue and pink on the yellow to make it more colorful with the event!
-Wedding: I knew going into wedding planning that I was not one to love the bright red look. When I initially went shopping, I thought I would wear a cream or light pink but after trying on multiple outfits, I vetoed that immediately. I ended up preferring a darker maroon color which incorporated rose gold/matte gold work with peaches and pinks. I had it custom-made the way I envisioned it after seeing a different variation. The maroon was just the background color which was not overpowering for me. For my hair, I wanted a loose updo with floral accents and the tikka to be covered except for the main part of my hairstyle. My hair and dupatta sat perfectly for my liking without giving it that stiff appearance. My jewelry complemented my outfit without distracting the entire look. I did not want to wear hathphools for the wedding since I wanted my mehndi to show more and change the look-up. My bangles were just the right amount where you could see the mehndi with enough area between the sleeves and the rest of my arm.
-Reception: Having an all-white décor set up with shades of pink, I wanted to incorporate Yatrik’s favorite color into the outfits. As the bride, I really wanted an outfit that would be all beadwork and sparkle. I picked an Elsa blue-colored outfit and made it look more Indo-Western by ditching the dupatta. I wanted a chic yet not overdone look when it all came together. I wore my mangalsutra, earrings from Paisley Pop Shop, and the bracelet Yatrik gifted me for our wedding. My shoes were from Badgley Mischka. I had Hollywood waves and a subtle smokey eye with a soft pink lip for my make-up.
Groom Look:
-Mehndi: The objective was to match my outfit without it being the same exact pattern. Yatrik ended up wearing a maroon kurta pajama from Manyavar, with a subtle pattern. He wore cream Toms to match the outfit.
-Grah Shanti: For this event, even though they were held separately, we wanted to spin off each other’s outfits. Yatrik’s outfit was from Manyavar, this time being a green floral printed vest with a navy-blue kurta pajama. He had navy blue Toms for this event.
-Pithi: The outfit had lucknowi work and was a subtle shade of yellow almost looking cream. The outfit was from G3 and one of the last outfits we needed to find! He managed to do everything online and the outfit was delivered in time for the event.
-Wedding: A sherwani was worn on the day of the wedding. There was lots of embroidery with accents of matte gold, pink, and peach. Again, the outfit was from Manyavar. The paag was a blush pink and the dupatta matched the paag. The juttis worn were custom-made in India to match both of our outfits to bring the entire look together. No jewelry was worn with this outfit, as the groom preferred not to.
-Reception: A navy blue tux with opaque, silver buttons on the shirt was worn for the reception. Instead of a tie, the groom preferred a bow tie. Everything was provided from Men’s Warehouse as we did not want to buy a tux for the event with no place to wear it later.

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Hello, darlings! Get ready to enjoy all the details surrounding Tamanna & Hardik's wedding ceremony through the visual masterpieces captured by Wedding Documentary Photo + Cinema! The big wedding day arrived, and these lovebirds were more than ready to consummate their love story through a beautiful ceremony held inside the halls of the Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine County. Tamanna & Hardik arrived at this venue riding a beautiful white horse from Wine Country Wedding Carriages and escorted by his long side with much merriment during a vibrant Baraat that everyone enjoyed. Once inside the venue, everyone was amazed by the heavenly decor crafted by SB Arts. They took the concept of "traditional decor" to the next level, creating a scene so striking and captivating for this incredible wedding! Simply amazing! The only one that could overtake this enchanting scene was our gorgeous Tamanna, who burst into the room looking like a princess thanks to Mishal Sahdev Beauty Studio, who took care of her beauty needs. To crown her fabulous bridal look, she got an artistic Mehndi outlined by Swastika Henna Creations. You are going to love every bit of it! If you can not get enough of this marvelous wedding, make sure to check today's video blog! 

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Hello, ladies! This time we are here to share with you the captivating reception for Ratika & Rahul that was hosted in the fascinating The Guild Inn Estate. This wedding reception was like no other. The combination of colors and the exceptional floral decoration that Karma Design Studio put together for this ceremony has helped make this event elegant, but delicate and exquisite. It was the perfect complement to set the mood for this solemn and memorable event. Devika Arora and The Sapphire Hut Costume Jewelry created dreamy makeup, a classic hairstyle, and a stunning saree that were all a perfect combination to enhance Ratika's beauty.  This was a night to remember, and thanks to Darkroom Doctors Studios, who created mesmerizing scenes that our lovebirds can share with their children and grandchildren one day! The exceptional DJ from DJ KSquare played the most beautiful melody to set the perfect mood for this dance. All the attendants were delightfully watching how the newlyweds, Ratika & Rahul, moved to the beat of the most beautiful melodies, while the elegant chandelier provided the perfect spotlight to enhance this romantic, luxurious, and amazing scenery. Along with the Lipica & Madhvi, Bollywood Performers & Instructors created the perfect performance that will amaze every spectator. We are very glad to know that we can always relieve this everlasting love story by checking out the amazing video that we prepared for today!

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 a wedding amidst a pandemic was definitely a challenge! Having my husband (my fiancé at the end) help me every step of the way made the process a lot easier and pleasant. We did explore several different vendors, but we are truly grateful for the individuals that we ultimately chose to work with. They truly made our wedding so memorable and gave us memories that we will cherish for life. Brides, just remember that have a vision and communicate that very clearly with your vendors. They will try their best to make your dream develop into reality.

How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
I knew from the start that I wanted a maroon velvet lehenga. So... that part definitely made it a little easier for me to filter out some options. I did not have a particular style or embroidery in mind. After visiting several stores, I was able to find a lehenga that immediately stood out to me (in terms of the embroidery, patterning, etc.) however it was in the colour green. The vendors were very kind and so professional and promised me to replicate the same style of wedding dress but in my choice of colour and fabric, and so they did! It turned out exactly how I had envisioned it.

What was the most enjoyable part of the planning process, and why?
It was definitely very enjoyable to spend each moment with my husband planning the event. He helped me every step of the way. We also got the opportunity to meet several very humble and professional vendors in the industry which was absolutely delightful.

What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
We were praised for the organization and the level of details we put towards making the wedding week a memorable for all. The guests absolutely loved the sangeet which was essentially like a pre-reception. Due to the pandemic, we had to make the hard decision of cancelling our reception. Nevertheless, we wanted to fulfill everything that we wanted in a reception to take place at the sangeet. We had family performances, speeches, our friend who sang us some beaitiful Bollywood songs, a fantastic DJ and a great MC hosting our event. What else could we ask for.

Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
The ceremony! Those vows, the pandit ji sharing his words of wisdom, our loved ones sitting right across from us and blessing us with their presence, our parents holding our hands every step of the way. EVERYTHING!

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My Maharanis, our filmy day is finally here! We have Christine and Rajesh starring in today's entry with their amorous wedding day. The sweethearts had a magnificent ceremony celebrated at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul. With its marvelous architecture, this location served as the perfect scenery for our couples' new chapter to begging. The adoring couple could not keep their eyes from each other as they savored their special day. The sweethearts moved on with an elegant reception at the Crystal Team Room- Finley Catering surrounded by their loved ones in this exceptional venue full of life and romance. The event was the perfect example of traditions and the modern world gorgeously colliding. The fantastic decor Florista Decor did for the event gave the comforting atmosphere an even more magical touch, adding to the couples' dreamy day. The guests were all smiles and glee while dancing to Luxe Event Group's faultless music set. With this proficient team in the DJ cabin, there is no doubt everyone will have a night to remember! Now, ladies, get ready to be swept off your feet by the radiant bride and her flawless look! Our divine Maharani and her natural charm enchanted more than one with her heavenly attire from RK Bridal. Christine was a ray of sunshine, dazzling everyone that looked her way! Cinderella Bridez's artistic makeup gracefully accentuated her traits. Her soulmate, Rajesh, was handsome as ever with his dashing style and heart-eyes just for Christine. As our fashionable couple made their way into a shared life together, the skillful Studio KSD team captured every second. The adoration between this two is evident in every second! You can witness this happily ever after, too, dears. Just click the play button below and enjoy!

How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?
Funny story- we met on Tinder when I was in New York for a winter break during law school. The next day I returned to Washington, D.C.! We started talking and the conversations were effortless. Turns out we crossed paths throughout our life but ended up meeting on a dating app. We were both from the same small city in New York, we both went to the same middle school, he was in my best friends class, and I went to high school with his brother. We texted for months but did not have a chance to meet in person until one day Rajesh drove all the way from New York to D.C. for a 2 hour date. That's when I knew it was true love. He is the soul you read about in fairytales. He is the kind of person who makes your life better. That's how I knew he was the one.

Share the scoop on your Proposal Story!
On our second date, I took Rajesh to see the D.C. monuments at night. I convinced him that there was no better time to see it than when all the tourists were gone and when all the selfie sticks weren't in sight. As we sat there, on our second date, I became emotional on the Lincoln steps about how much history happened there. Somehow he didn't get scared off at this history nerd having a moment. Three years after that first date my now sister in law decided to tell us she was planning a trip to DC. As the DC enthusiast I was, I sent an itinerary right away with all my favorite things including the monuments at night. Little did I know it was Rajesh's ploy to propose to me at my favorite spot. She then invited me to come on their trip and I suggested we make a siblings trip out of it. Jokes on me. The trip "I planned" had already been planned out by Rajesh. As I am leading everyone up the stairs to the Lincoln memorial, my favorite monument, the people start to move aside. I look down and there Rajesh is on one knee. I was FLOORED. Before I could say yes, my friends and cousins run out from behind the pillars screaming in excitement. Rajesh knew how important it was for me to have my loved ones there and my loved ones all made the trip out to D.C. to be there! The next day, Rajesh had our parents and family come down for an amazing brunch at my favorite D.C. restaurant. I replay that weekend over and over in my head.

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 constantly hear about un-involved grooms but that was never the case here. Rajesh is a perfectionist and artist. He knew from the beginning that he wanted to make our wedding perfect. He spent months researching perfect venues and unique experiences for our big day. That somehow had us end up in Philadelphia, a city neither of us lived in. We fell in love with Crystal Tea Room for its history and beautiful aesthetic. But what sold us? THE FOOD. We are huge foodies and we were able to custom make our entire menu. The other vendors fell in love quickly. We met Aji from Eventify and knew right away that he was the wedding coordinator for us. His ability to be on top of things and connect with people made him perfect for the job. We went with Florista for the decor because they understood we wanted an aesthetic that was timeless and natural. Shades of gold and white with romantic candles everywhere. Hair and make-up was easy in that Cinderella Bridez was the only company I contacted. I loved that they made you look like a better version of yourself, not a completely unrecognizable bride. Bhargavi worked her magic and I could not be happier. Photography was something we struggled with for some time. We wanted a mix of romantic, dark, light, impromptu shots, and everything in between. Studio KSD nailed our dreams. Planning was stressful due to the global pandemic but having a partner whose only goal is to make you happy made the process effortless. In a weird way, the pandemic gave us more time to celebrate our love. Our families threw multiple bachelorette parties, pre-wedding events, and random parties in between to make up for the loss of our first wedding.

How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
I always had the image of being a classic bride. I wanted to look back at photos in 30 years and think to myself that I would wear those outfits again. I truly felt I accomplished that. I went to RK Bridal for my wedding dress and immediately Malak knew the aesthetic I was going for. She brought out a simple white, off-the-shoulder A-line gown, and I was SOLD. I started crying when I put it on and it was so confusing. WHY AM I CRYING? AM I ALLERGIC TO SOMETHING? No, I was just so overwhelmed that I had found the perfect dress. My bridal lengha story was even funnier. Let's rewind to February 2020, I am hearing of this thing called covid that is ravaging through China. I hope on the flight to India and think how bad could it really be? My mother-in-law packed me a few masks and I wore it on the flight thinking to myself "man this is super uncomfortable." We arrive in India and it's go go go. We are off to shopping for lenghas, sarees, wedding invitations, bridal outfits, and everything in between. I knew similar to my wedding dress, I wanted a classic lengha. I searched stores all through Kottayam and Kochi and finally found an off-white dress that weighed more than I did. But it was BEAUTIFUL. I bought it and it took up an entire suitcase on the way back.

What was the most enjoyable part of the planning process, and why?
The most enjoyable part of the planning process had to be the food tasting and seeing all the venues. The different venues treat you like a queen and it's great.

What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
All we heard about was how great the food was. Our cocktail hour was something we put a lot of effort into. We had so many stations and so many different types of food! We had a New Orleans station with oysters shucked to order, crawfish mac and cheese, fried oysters, shrimp etouffee, and jambalaya. A Neptune station with lobster tails, lobster mac and cheese, mussels marinara, shrimp stir fry, and baby clams. A carving station with slow-braised brisket. A Mediterranean station with gyro, chicken souvlaki, different dips, grape leaves, flatbreads. A Marrakesh station with Moroccan spiced rack of lamb that was carved to order, chicken tagine, saffron couscous, baked white fish chermoula, spiced shrimp briouats. We had a slider station with all different types of sliders, brisket, braised Italian pork, mini Angus burgers, grilled portobello burgers, and truffle fries. For dinner we started with a lobster ravioli as the first course, guests could choose between duck, filet mignon, salmon, or a butternut squash and goat cheese ravioli. Following dinner, we had an entire room filled with desserts. An ice cream sundae bar, cannolis, sfogliatella, tiramisu, all different types of cake, all different types of pastries, coffees, teas, and dessert wines/liquor. In addition to our wedding cakes, After the dessert room, we had a "power hour" around 1 am during the after-party. Here guests could have Philly cheesesteaks, wings, fries, and other bar food.

Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
A really special moment that replays in my mind on the big wedding days is all the times Rajesh and I got to be alone. Whether it was for a few minutes or a half-hour. We took these videos on our iPhone after each part of the night (ceremony, entrance, cocktail hour, first dance, etc.) We talked about how we were feeling and what we were excited for. I can't wait to show our future kids the behind the scene videos.

Do you have any words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be?
Enjoy the process. It's never worth dressing for. DELEGATE AS MUCH AS YOU CAN. Teamwork truly made my dream work.

Anything else you want to tell us? We'd love to hear all about your other details! (jewelry, mehndi, venue, cake, bouquets, etc.)
Fun fact: I am highly allergic to flowers and we had wood or silk flowers everywhere. All the bouquets were completely made of wood. No one even noticed!

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