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Beauty by Anh's hair and makeup prowess reaches far beyond Maharanis — as Raja Altaf can attest to! Both he and his new bride have been touched by the expert's magic hands and were left flawlessly finished for their reception portraits with the dynamic photographers from FengLong Photography! Today's newlyweds are officially hubby and wife now, and they're all party ready for their post-ceremony soirée at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia, where Events InStyle by Beenish is putting all the finishing touches on the floral and decor that is sure to blow you away later today. Now that you've gotten a sneak peek at Maharani Ambreen's exquisite, hot pink reception lengha and met the bridal party (we love the bridesmaids' turquoise and blue party saris!), it's time to check out even more of the unforgettable portraits from their final photo sesh in the complete gallery!

Maharani Ambreen on her wedding style:

"When I started planning my wedding, I knew I wanted all the events to be very traditional, but also wanted all the events to have their own style. Each time I thought of how I wanted my events, I closed my eyes and envisioned several different colors of the backdrop, lights, and other décor. Slowly I eliminated one color after another, until all that was left were the colors that made me smile. The Pithi/Sangeet event was a rainbow of different colors that were vibrant and provided me a feeling of energy and happiness every time I saw them. The reception had the perfect mix of elegance yet traditional. I definitely spent hours with my décor vendor, asking a lot of questions and using her guidance through every idea that came into my head no matter how impractical it may have sounded."

I'll be back in a flash with the most fabulous reception details you ever did see, so don't miss out!

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Maharani Ambreen is getting ready to tie the proverbial knot with the Raja of her dreams, Altaf, and with hair and makeup extraordinaire, Beauty by Anh, by her side, she's sure to look flawless as she takes the leap from Miss to Mrs.! Her elegant white lengha sari is a stunning choice, and we love the pop of pink she's added to her look with her lip color. FengLong Photography captured these precious moments as she put the finishing touches on her ceremony look and then revealed just how picture perfect she was to Altaf in a first look portrait session. You can see all the unforgettable highlights from her nikkah at the Atlanta Northeast Jamatkhana by visiting the complete inspiration gallery. I'll be back later today to fill you in on all of her incredible reception details!

Maharani Ambreen on her hair and makeup:

"While planning for the wedding and after I had gotten all of my outfits for the wedding, I went through several hair and makeup styles on Pinterest to pick the perfect look for each event. I knew Anh Bui was the perfect makeup artist for me because she was able to bring out my natural beauty, making me feel good inside and out."

On choosing her dream lenghas:

"Before I went to India, I had decided a color scheme and the style of outfits I wanted for each event. Due to the time limitations of our trip I was only about to design a few of my outfits. While shopping in India for the wedding, I instantly fell in love with my reception outfit lengha because it literally made me feel “beautiful” inside and out."

On Raja Altaf's romantic proposal:

"Although I have heard many romantic proposals stories, I feel like my proposal was just perfect because it showed me that he knew exactly the type of person I was. On Friday May 31, 2015, my brother told me there was a food truck festival at the Botanical Gardens in Memphis and pleaded that I go with him. My brother said that one of my dad’s customers had given him two free tickets and said that these tickets would give them access for free food tasting, which pretty much convinced me since he knows how much I enjoy food. When we arrived at the parking lot, there were hardly any cars. It was 96 degrees and the sun was shining bright with no clouds in sight. After we walked inside, I asked the concierge where the food tasting event was being held and she said that it was being hosted in the rose garden, which really made me excited because I love the smell of roses. As I walked to the rose garden, there was no indication of a food tasting event. However, there seemed to be someone hiding behind the red rose bush, whose head kept bobbing up and down. I told my brother there might be a little kid hiding behind the rose bush to scare us or something and I did not want to walk any closer. However, he encouraged me that there was nothing there and insisted we keep walking. As I finally got closer, to my surprise Altaf was waiting on his knees in front of a sign on the ground that said “Will You Marry Me” outlined with rose petals. My mouth was hanging open with tears running down my cheeks and I could see that he had been here for a while because his face was red from the heat of the sun and it didn’t help that he was wearing a blazer.
While on his knees he said:

Although I cannot promise a life without struggles
I cannot promise you an easy pathway, which leads away from change or growing old.
I can promise all my heart's devotion;
A smile to chase away your tears of sorrow;
A love that's ever true and ever growing;
A hand to hold in yours through each tomorrow.
After being speechless for many seconds, I finally found the voice inside to shout out “yes”.

He picked me up in his arms and turned me around. That moment was truly magical for me."

See you back here in a bit, Maharanis!

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Haven't started your holiday shopping yet, Maharanis? Well, you can procrastinate a little longer, because you definitely wont want to miss out on today's featured South Asian wedding in Atlanta, Georgia, which has been spellbindingly captured by FengLong Photography! This unforgettable event introduces us to blushing bride, Ambreen, and the Raja of her dreams, Altaf. These two lovebirds start their wedding week off with a few traditional pre-wedding celebrations, including a mehndi party and a pithi ceremony, but we're checking out their incredible sangeet at the Occasions Event Center where their planner, Rupal Patel, has put together the most sensational night! Maharani Ambreen sizzles in her aqua-colored lengha with silver details, and the sweetheart stage created by her floral and decor specialist, Events InStyle by Beenish, makes the perfect backdrop for her and her soon-to-be-hubby. We're keeping our fingers crossed that the videographers from One Entertainment Productions, who shot and edited a masterful wedding film for the happy couple, give us an exclusive look at the highlights in action, but until they do, you can fill up on all the pre-wedding wonders, including major mehndi details by Manisha's Mehndi Designs, in the complete gallery. Stick around with us today as we unveil even more from this phenomenal event and grab a snack, because coverage of Cafe Bombay Restaurant and Catering's fabulous fare is sure to make your tummies rumble!

Maharani Ambreen on how she met the Raja of her dreams, Altaf:

"Altaf and I first began our relationship as friends over 15 years ago at a summer camp. However, little did I know that the smiles and laughter over some PB&J Sandwiches would change my life forever. Although we started to lose touch after camp, we were reacquainted at our community garba a few years later. I still remember he was wearing his maroon salwar kameez with a dupatta that did not match. We exchanged phone numbers and became friends again. After years of talking as friends, I realized that I now had a best friend that I could confide in. But who knew that friendship was just the spark that we needed to realize the meaning of love. I remember 8 years ago when I was praying for mine and my family’s happiness. As part of my prayers, I also started praying for Altaf’s happiness as well. That is when I knew that I could not live without him. During our 10 year relationship, we have been through many hurdles together. He was always my best friend, my confidant, and support in every walk of life."

Check back in with me later today for all the ceremony hair, makeup and fashion details!

Cafe Bombay Restaurant and Catering and Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia are members of the Platinum Guide. Love what you see? Explore their portfolios.

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It's time to celebrate today's Pakistani wedding at The Morton Arboretum with newlyweds of the hour, Salma and Yusuf! Maha Designs captured all the splendidly sophisticated details from this post-ceremony party, and every single moment looks simply beautiful. The bride and groom arrived to their reception surrounded by loved ones and shared the unforgettable evening with guests who dined at tables dressed in pale pink and glittering gold table linens. It's been such a gorgeously planned day for Maharani Salma and Raja Yusuf, from their magical first look to this perfectly polished reception, and there's still so much more to see from this extraordinary event in Lisle, Illinois! You can revel in it all by checking out the complete inspiration gallery!

Check in with us tomorrow for another exquisite wedding event, Maharanis! Ta ta for now!

Today's blushing bride, Salma, took the floral and decor details of her wedding into her own hands and created the perfect, contemporary scene for her outdoor ceremony at the The Morton Arboretum. With the help of just a few shabby chic lanterns and pink rose petals, her ideal stage was set — and it's truly lovely. Maha Designs captured all of the Pin-worthy highlights from this Pakistani wedding, including this intimate and elegant nikkah. We can't get over Maharani Salma's incredibly divine wedding lengha. The delicate gold details on her dupatta and bold appliqués on her gown are simply exquisite. Her choice of a simple set of gold bridal jewelry made the perfect, sophisticated complement to her ensemble. See even more from this beautiful nikkah in the gallery before we jump into the celebration of a lifetime, next!

Sit tight, Maharanis! I'll be back in a flash with details from these newlyweds' reception!