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Maharanis! Let's drop into Pittsburg, Pennsylvania for today's latest Indian wedding. In-Vision Studio takes us to meet Maharani Anjeli as she gets ready to make groom Avash an honest man. And the dark haired beauty looks like she's up to the task! With Reema Anbari & Alexis Stimmel by her side, her hair is perfectly coiffed and prepped for her tikka. She completes the whole look with a ruby red wedding lengha and matching chuni -- now that's a classic Maharani if we ever saw one!



 
 
Ready to meet the Raja? More up next!

The festivities really begin as In-Vision Studio follows Maharani Anjeli and Avash for their Indian wedding portraits! These "first look" photos are sweet as can be. I love the backdrop of the Omni William Penn Hotel with its classic architecture and majestic atmosphere. As soon as the lovebirds can pry away from one another, it is time for the baraat! Our groom greet the adoring crowds on an elegant horse from Carriage Limousine. Avash really looks the part of a Raja in his champagne sherwani, turban and shin-sweeping red chuni, don't you think?
 





 
Next up: a classic Hindu wedding!

Maharani Anjeli and Avash wanted a traditional Hindu ceremony with a gold and ivory mandap, red accents and beautiful florals. And with the help of Indian wedding planners Divine Celebrations, their dream wedding came true! The classic colors of red and gold sweep through the ceremony at Omni William Penn Hotel, while Mocha Rose Floral Designs creates flower garlands for the bride, groom...and even a statue of Ganesh! The overall effect is true Indian wedding elegance all the way.
 





 
Up next, a romantic Indian wedding reception!

Maharani Anjeli and groom Avash are romantics at heart, and it is pretty clear with this truly dreamy Indian wedding reception. Divine Celebrations helps execute this grand ballroom affair at the Omni William Penn Hotel, which is decked out in the most gorgeous pink and white flower centerpieces from Mocha Rose Floral Designs. Planet DJ Productions provides the tunes as the couple takes the dance floor. I am gaga over Maharani Anjeli's lovely pink wedding lengha...almost as much as I am over that beautiful Indian wedding cake -- delicious!




 


From Maharani Anjeli: "We will never forget walking out onto the balcony looking down at the beautiful ballroom: the gorgeous chandeliers, the beautiful pink floral arrangements with crystals and the candles creating a soft amber glow - the night was perfect!"
Special props to Platinum Guide member Blue Sky Films who filmed this beautiful event! If you're still hungry for more Indian wedding ideas, make sure to come back tomorrow!

Maharanis! We are switching up the pace today with a lovely Pakistani wedding. Michael T. Regan Photography takes us to meet bride Sadia as she gets ready to wed groom Ali. With her long dark hair flowing from under a draped chuni, Maharani Sadia looks absolutely lovely in her yellow wedding outfit. With her Pakistani wedding ceremony taking place in a garden, the bride completes her bridal look with a fresh flower tikka and matching earrings -- how beautiful!
Meanwhile, Kismet Events brightens the nighttime affair with boldly colored floral decorations. Check out these gorgeous images and then learn why this Maharani thinks planning a wedding is like going into battle!






 
From Maharani Sadia: "Planning a wedding is like planning for a battle. Stressful, but with the hope that the finale will be victorious. The scene, however, is far from battle cries and rugged military looks. Instead, a wedding is adorned with the fragrance of lush flowers, a setting of elegant lighting, food full of delightful flavors, and the sound of laughter mixed with joy of tears. 
I hoped my wedding day would turn out the way I had planned. I hoped that on my wedding day, everything would run smoothly. And I hoped my parents would be on time and understand my vision of a modern wedding in a garden setting, which in my family had never been done before."
More up next!