If weddings were symphonies, Hiral & Chintan’s grand affair was a crescendo of love, laughter, and unforgettable moments. It was a celebration so stunning that it could have been lifted straight from a Bollywood dream sequence—only this was real, and it was breathtaking.
Chintan’s baraat? Oh, it wasn’t just an entrance; it was an event. A moment in every sense of the word. Picture this: the rhythmic beats of Awaaz Entertainment setting the tone, a regal horse-drawn carriage from KV Carriage carrying the groom like a modern-day maharaja, and an energy level that could power an entire city. As Chintan made his way toward his bride, guests danced like no one was watching (but let’s be honest—everyone was).
The grandeur of The Imperia by Dhaba set the stage for a luxurious and lively reception. Known for its impeccable service and elegant ambiance, the venue seamlessly blended modern sophistication with traditional charm. It was designed for celebration with twinkling chandeliers casting a warm glow, sweeping floral installations that felt straight out of a fairytale, and a dance floor practically inviting guests to let loose. The spacious banquet hall allowed for a beautifully adorned mandap setup, ensuring every moment felt cinematic, from the grand entrances to the final dance of the night.
The mandap—a breathtaking floral haven created by Mandap Milap—stood like a throne for two souls about to become one. And when Hiral walked in? A collective gasp. Draped in bridal splendor, her ensemble was a masterpiece, glowing under the warm Somerset sky. With Beauty By Shital working her magic on the bride and Makeup by Ami ensuring the bridesmaids looked equally stunning, the wedding party was nothing short of ethereal.
Luxe Event Group kept the energy sky-high all night with a flawless mix of Bollywood beats and crowd favorites. From the couple’s grand entrance to the final song, they delivered a soundtrack that made every moment unforgettable. Some moments deserve to be immortalized, and Sky Cinema Films didn’t just capture the day—they turned it into art. Their cinematography felt like a love letter to the couple, weaving slow-motion elegance with heart-racing dance sequences.
How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?
Throughout the years, I have tried meeting guys in person, and clearly, that didn't work out. I was on a few dating apps, and it felt like it became a full-time job. I kept swiping through, but nothing was working out. I knew I had to take a break, and after going through some serious health issues and losing my grandma, I realized that I needed to find someone to confide in. Finally, after a break from the dating apps, I decided to get back and meet Chintan on Dil Mil. We started talking through the app and then eventually had our first date in Philly, which lasted 12 hours!!!
Believe it or not, I knew he was the one after our second date. We went to the Phillies vs. Mets game (He's a die-hard Phillies fan, and my family and I are Mets fans). We were having a great time, but it was time to go home, and as we approached my car, I realized that I had lost my car key! My first instinct was to PANIC, but he calmed me down. we walked a few rows down, and he found my key intact! Since then, I knew I would be safe with him and did not have to worry!
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Our first date was at this cherry blossom garden in Philly. We were so excited to see them, but when we got there all we saw was one tiny tree. We laughed about it and moved on with our date. Flash forward almost a year and half later he took me to a park near our first date that had the Philly skyline visible. There was a cute bubble set up with food and games inside and a "Marry Me" sign! it was PERFECT and I was too surprised!
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.
For Venue, we wanted to find a nice, elegant venue that also had a hotel close by since we would have a lot of people from out of state coming in for our venue. We found the Imperia in Somerset and loved the different options for doing a wedding outside or inside. It was beautiful so we went with that.
Photography: Ron and Bless are AMAZING at what they do! They have captured great moments of weddings for some of my cousins. It was a no brainer for us to choose them!
Videography: Sky Cinemas have also captured great moment at other family events and an added bonus was that they work great with Ron Soliman (our photographer). They do a great job and are very sweet to work with!
Hair and Make-Up: I reached out to a family friend who I knew did a great job with bridal hair and makeup. Shital was so excited to do this for me as she saw my grow up since I was a little kid! She did a great job and always kept me calm throughout the day!
Decor: Madam Milap had amazing decor, and it was very affordable! They communicated very well, and everything turned out amazing.
Mendhi: Dharma is such a creative person! She drew everything I wanted in my Mendhi and the stain was so dark and looked great!
Paan & Cocktails: Mr. Paanwala provided us with these amazing treats, and everyone LOVED them!
Dhol & Tabla: Rana Ranbir has been a childhood friend of mine and I'm so glad we were able to showcase his talent. He had everyone jamming throughout the baraat and the cocktail hour.
Same Day Coordinator: Eventify was recommended to us by my cousin, and they were great! Rupali and her team did a great job making sure everything went right even when things didn't. They even watched our dog Nala as we had her part of our wedding events!
DJ: Awaaz Entertainment played great music throughout the weekend to keep everyone dancing!
Food: Royal Alberts has GREAT food and a large selection so you cannot go wrong. Rasoi catered everything else and our mouths still water thinking about their delicious food.
How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
When I was young, I went to A LOT of family weddings! I would always think about what kind of dress I want when I get married. It had to be a bright red color and have peacocks on it. Chintan and I went shopping in India. It was just the two of us, and it felt like I was explaining my vision to the staff, but they weren't showing me options I liked. Chintan started walking around the shop, and he's like I think I found exactly what you are looking for. He picked it up and showed me, and I fell in love! Once I tried it on, it was a done deal.
What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
Everyone that has called us and still talk about our wedding loved the food at every event and loved all of the entertainment we had. We had live paan and Indian mocktails, a 360 Photo Booth, an audio guestbook and a live tabla player at the cocktail hour!
Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
We loved that we were able to include our dog, Nala, in all the events! She was one of our flower girls and wore Indian clothes. She was included in all the photos and home events!!
Do you have any words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be?
No matter how much you try, things will go wrong and it may not go according to plan. Enjoy the day and every moment
As they embraced their new life as husband and wife, it was clear this was a memorable wedding.
