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On a warm autumn day, our spotlight couple—Nirmala and Ian, have their Hindu-Jewish fusion wedding on the luscious lawns of Full Moon Resort in New York!  Amongst a whimsical one hundred-acre wonderland of mountains, fields and streams, this sweet outdoor ceremony is held under a quant mandap-chuppa, courtesy of Catskill Flower Shop. Our lovebirds say their I do's under birched branches coupled with romantic floral arrangements of pink and ivory roses. Petronella Photography wonderfully captures all the great moments and rituals of this magical affair, which brings the two cultures together in religious harmony! I love the closing shot of the pair as they walk down the aisle—hand in hand, as man and wife! Catch more of these captivating nuptials in the gallery!

From the bride, on the wedding style:

"Our inspiration came from a Fall trip to the Catskills. We absolutely enjoyed our mini vacation in the mountains. The disconnection with busy city life and the warm rustic charm sold us. We began researching wedding venues in the area and wanted to share the experience with our guests. Full Moon Resort was the first wedding venue we visited and the last. It was the perfect place for us."

On what she enjoyed most:

"The most enjoyable aspect of the planning process were the "adventures" Ian and I got to share; from DIYing  escort cards, to visiting a flower farm. We will both admit wedding planning is not all fun but it was worth every ounce of energy we put into our special day."

Outdoor portraits are next!

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The amazing Full Moon Resort serves as the picturesque venue for this Hindu-Jewish fusion wedding in New York! Petronella Photography grants us VIP access to the lovely bride as she gets ready for her big day! Our Maharani is simply dazzling in a pink anarkali, which was made in India! For a flawless hair and makeup look, Juicy Looks dolls her up in mauve and silver eye shadows, along with a swept-up, adorable side bun that shows off the beautiful back details of her dress! And, nothing tops off a high fashion look better than a darling pair of shoes—by Badgley Mischka! Don't stay away for too long because we've got lots more coming up, but until then, scope put the gallery for more beauty tips!

From the bride, on how they met:

" Ian and I met at a New York Hospital where he was a counselor and I was a counseling intern. On my very first day, a peer introduced us. I remember thinking, he has the most gorgeous eyes, and oh my he's brazenly flirting with me. We were a few days shy of dating for two months. That night Ian literally took me by the hand and ran several blocks to Prospect Park to catch the last minutes of a Kailash Kher performance. We were incredibly happy, so much had occurred during those two months of getting to know each other, I adored him. That night my heart was full, I knew then he was that person I never wanted to be without."

On the hair and makeup:

"Abby Falore-Ayodeji of Juicy Looks was  my hair and makeup artist. I had a some ideas of what I wanted but was torn with wanting a glamorous look to accompany my ceremony Anarkali and a toned down look for my white bridal gown. Abby worked her magic and gave me a look that worked beautiful with each gown."

On the lenghas:

"Ours was a multicultural, interfaith wedding and as a result I had two bridal outfits. I enlisted the help of my sister, my four year old niece and my husband to be. I chose my anarkali for it's simplicity, comfort and beautiful design. I loved the mild pink tones and the contrast of the stunning silver toned workings. The piece was designed and tailored to my request. We absolutely loved the veil which was made to compliment the anarkali."

The ceremony shots are still ahead!

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As these fabulous portraits by Dennis Kwan Photography suggest, today's Maharani is big on style and color when it comes to bridal fashions—courtesy of Exclusively! In lieu of their Destination Indian Fusion wedding in Mexico, Noopur and Corrado strike a pose in their eye-popping sangeet, ceremony and reception outfits! Our beauty is striking in her electric blue anarkali— complete with a gorgeous gold and turquoise border! For her big bridal moment, she rocks a stunning hot pink and coral lengha choli that is detailed to perfection! And finally, for the reception, she dons an elegant champagne-colored gown! Throughout the different looks, one thing that remains constant, is how beautiful our bride looks, thanks in part to the hair and makeup skills of Styling Trio! Visit the gallery for more fashion and beauty tips!

The reception celebration is still ahead!

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I am so excited to share with you a destination Indian wedding coming to us from Cocoa Beach, Florida! FengLong Photography gives us a sneak peek at the breathtaking bride getting primped and prodded for her big bridal moment! Henna Allure styles our Maharani's hair into an elegant updo, defining her upper and lower lids with jet black liner. The makeup is clean and natural with a sun-kissed glow. And, I am so in love with her heavenly white sari, embroidered in lace and sparkles! There's more to come from this wondrous affair, including an awesome reception—with DJ Jaz- GTB Productions on the one's and two's! In the meantime, hop over to the gallery to get more getting ready inspiration for your wedding day!

An outdoor photo shoot is next!

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Matei Horvath Photography and Impressive Creations show us captivating images from Harpreet and Shagun's lovely Sikh and Hindu ceremonies at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel in Southern California! Before we get to the actual nuptials, behold the magnificent Maharani getting ready in her hotel suite! I am just in awe of the stunning mehndi design by Neha Assar, and the gorgeously defined shimmery eye makeup by Angela Tam. The beautiful red bangles paired with the gold and ruby jewels add even more color to the hot pink lengha. Hold on to your seats because I've got tons coming your way from this amazing event which talented vendors, like Special Occasions DJ & Lighting, Have Trunk Will Travel and Enchanted Carriages all play an intricate part! For now, follow me to the gallery for even more hair and makeup ideas for your big day!

From the bride, on how they met:

"I met Harpreet in medical school and knew he was "the one" pretty early on. He was a year below me in medical school at Emory University in Atlanta and we met through a common friend when he started school there. Our relationship was absolutely perfect and progressed so smoothly that after less than 6 months, we both knew that we would someday get married."

On the proposal:

"Harpreet surprised me on my birthday with a romantic proposal after dinner at a restaurant on top of Atlanta's tallest building with a rotating restaurant on the top floor. It was an intimate proposal followed by lots of phone calls and text messages! The next day we celebrated my birthday and engagement with all of our friends."

On the hair and makeup:

"I have LONG hair, so I definitely spent time looking online for hairstyles that would fit my long (and sometimes very poofy) hair. My hair and makeup artist (Angela Tam) did an AMAZING job working with my hair and perfecting my makeup."

On the mehndi:

"Neha Assar did my mehndi and she did such a great job. I loved working with her and she is truly the most talented mehndi artist I have seen."

On the lenghas:

"I did spend a good amount of time on the internet searching for lenghas and using pinterest…but when it came down to picking the outfits….all of my research was useless! I ended up picking outfits in the moment that seemed "right." If a lengha gave a good feeling inside, I got it! I did not limit myself to any designer or style and was open to anything that spoke to me."

Pre-wedding portraits are next!

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