Welcome to Maharani Weddings

After the "I dos," these newlyweds catch up with Studio Nine Photography + Cinema for a darling wedding portrait session! Maharani Kruti is a glowing goddess in her red and green bridal lengha and I'm lovin' it! These pics are are just too adorable; forehead kisses are the absolute sweetest! I'll be at the gallery while DJ RAJ Entertainment & Event Lighting, Chand Palace, Events Cherished Wedding Planning, and Rangoli Weddings team up to bring the fabulousness to the Hanover Marriott! 

I'll see you at the reception, Maharanis! 

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Rise and shine, my loves! The Garden state is blooming with bliss as Maharani Mani gets the princess treatment on her big day! NYNJ Photography is behind the scenes as this perfect Punjabi pair share some sweet moments with friends and family before they head to the ceremony venue. I love that this blushing bride has hot pink and orange accents on her anarkali; they add a refreshing glam element to the otherwise traditional red lengha! Before this dream team heads off to get hitched, meet me at the gallery!

From the bride, on engagement memories:

"On our engagement ceremony, I was fed dinner by my then soon to be husband for the first time; which was a very romantic moment for me. We were both very shy but it was very cute! He always tells me that he loves me more, but that's okay cause I know it's all for me :)"

On her bridal style:

"I was so confused, I didn't even know what to wear. After the engagement I had 6 months until the wedding, those six months went by so fast and I had so many decisions to make. I did a lot of research on the internet to see what was in style. I knew from the beginning I didn't want to wear a lengha, so my final decision was an anarkali. I was a bit nervous cause I wasn't there to select it since my mom did all my shopping from India. I was relieved once I got to see it and try it on.

I wanted my hair and make up perfect so I was very picky selecting who I wanted. I worked with Sneha for my hair, and Shabana Choudary for my make up. I don't know what I would do if I didn't have them two by my side.

My mehndi was also done by Sneha, she was very patient and did an amazing job! All of my jewelry and outfits came from India. Thank God for Iphones, I was able to see everything that was being selected for me! For my bridal bouquet I worked with Jim from Clover Florist, he made the bouquet exactly how I wanted it."

I'll see ya at the ceremony, up next!

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Welcome back, my sweethearts! Come with me and Wedding Documentary Photography & Videography as we join Maharani Neha in her bridal suite for a princess pamper sesh before her big moment arrives. She is looking like a true beauty with a flawless ruby lip and striking gold jewels. Her portraits are absolutely perfect as she primps and poses in a gorgeous, glittering lengha choli with sparkle for days! Before her ceremony begins, our darling and her Raja meet up for some adorable first-look pics, so head to the Platinum Guide Blog to check them out! Until the wedding bells chime, I'll be admiring every detail in the gallery! 

Amber India is cooking up a feast for the reception, but first our happy couple is gonna tie the knot! See you at the ceremony!

Happy Monday, darlings! We're kicking off this week of wedding wonder with a fabulous California event at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel and it is absolutely over-the-top sensational. First off, we meet up with Greycard Photography in the bridal suite where the Maharani is slipping into a breathtaking ruby lengha choli paired with glittering gold bangles. Oscar Makeup ensures she is princess precious with flawless hair and makeup—a bold red lip is the perfect complement!—and her jewelry is as gorgeous as it gets. While Robles Video Productions zooms in for close-ups of our beauty, PinkRockEvents, LLC and Square Root Designs put the finishing touches on the ceremony scene. I can't wait to see the mandap! Until all the guests are seated for this spectacular affair, I'll be in the gallery!

From the bride:

"My husband had been planning the proposal for months. We had a long distance relationship, I was visiting him in California when he popped the question. He took me to his hometown temple for a prayer but little did I know he had reserved the whole temple for us. We were performing a prayer with the priest and the priest told me to close my eyes. The priest gave him a plate with rose petals and the ring. When I opened my eyes, my husband was on one knee with the ring in his hand. It was truly the happiest moment of my life. It made it even more special when all of his family and my mom came out. They had been hiding in the temple the entire time. There were a lot of tears of joy. And the surprises didn't end there. We went around Orange County for the private helicopter ride and then on a beautiful gondola ride at Balboa Island. It was amazing. And to top it all, when we came home from a romantic dinner, my mom, dad, and both of my brothers flew in from the east coast to surprise me. My husband had been planning this with my family for months. It was a day full of the sweetest surprises. All of my family flew in that weekend to celebrate our engagement. We had a surprise roka ceremony the following day. It was a magical weekend."

What a dream! See you at the ceremony up next!

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Whenever a submission from IQvideography crosses my desk, I know I am in for a delightfully sweet treat. With family and friends from Arizona and California to witness, this was an Indian wedding to remember. Square Root Designs and Planning Elegance were there to make sure there was not a flower out of place at the reception at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel while the team at Oasis at Wild Horse Ranch made this bride’s dream ceremony come to life. This is one wedding I have simply fallen in love with and this video is just waiting to be swooned over and over again!

In case you missed any of the Maharani magic this week, here are some of my fave moments!

• A gorgeous outdoor pre-wedding celebration.
• A beautiful rose-filled ceremony.
• A fun, contemporary wedding reception.

I also want to welcome our newest Platinum Guide members:

eXotic looks by Karen
Empire Entertainment
Enchanted Carriages
Wrap Chic Wraps
DJ Desi Soundz
AJ Studios Inc.
IQphoto
Lomesh Photography
Makeup by Nida Nafees
Allure Events Atelier
Taste of India 

What a day! Have a fabulous weekend, Maharanis! 

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