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It's hard not to feel the festive energy that shines through this collection of images by Global Photography from newlywed, Jeana and Rajiv's, incredibly luxurious Indian wedding reception at the Hotel Irvine — every single frame is a sensory, celebratory experience! SheerRomance planned today's event, which was so spectacular that we had to pull a double feature to share every last bit of it with you! In case, you missed it, we first met today's Indian bride and groom in this unforgettable film by Imagique Weddings, and have been revisiting their entire affair all day right here and on the Platinum Guide Blog! Check out the sublime floral and decor details from the post-ceremony soirée, which was expertly lit to party perfection by the team from Special Occasions DJ & Lighting — who also made an appearance at Rajiv's baraat and behind the turntables at this exquisite reception! We're loving the sweetheart stage with its luxurious design and decor, and the Indian bride's reception lengha in royal blue and gold. From her head to her perfectly mehndi'd toes ( by amazing artist Karishma Beauty Salon) Jeana dazzled with a frame-worthy finish, and you can capture even more of these brilliantly photographed moments from her Desi dream wedding in the complete gallery!

We hope you're left feeling as inspired as we are from today's special double feature! If you missed out on any of the unforgettable details at all, you can see them all right here!

Also, make sure to say hello to our newest Platinum Guide members!:

Sapthagiri Taste of India 
Makena Weddings & Events 
Conrad Indianapolis 
Kashish by Hina 
Krishna Catering and Restaurant 
Amiya Contemporary Indian Cuisine

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Today's beautiful Guyanese-American bride had a vision of purple and gold when it came to her Desi dream day, and no where is that concept more evident than at this stunning reception perfectly planned by the experts from Pea to Tree Events! The mandap turned stage made the perfect backdrop for the newlyweds glittering sweetheart table, and the floral and decor details by Hannah's Floral & Events throughout the venue are simply splendid. Hands on Sweets created the most incredible wedding cake for Maharani Amrita and Raja David, and Rad Red Creative captured all these unforgettable details and highlights, including the newlyweds' first dance, at The Westin Tampa Harbour Island just fabulously! We can't get enough of Amrita's bold Maharani style, and we'll be filling up on even more of it in the complete gallery before we hit the Videos Blog for a recap of it all in the stunning film by Paul Duhon Videography!

Maharani Amrita, on her and Raja David's first dance song selection:

"My husband and I like to be different. We didn't like the idea of having one wedding song. We did a mash up of a few American songs and decided to also include the songs "Aja Nachle" and the song "Prem Ratan Dhan Payo". It turned out great because no one was expecting a mash up!"

On help from family and friends:

"My entire family and Maid of Honor helped out with all wedding events. Without them, our wedding would not have been a success. My husband and I will be forever grateful for the time and effort each individual contributed to make our day special."

Additional thoughts from the bride:

"My henna was done by Tampa Henna Garlands. She was very patient and helped me choose a great design! All our decor, including all flowers for both ceremonies was done by Hannah's Floral & Events. She did an amazing job and truly made the wedding planning process so much easier. We were so lucky to find such an amazing vendor. Our cake was done by Hands on Sweets. My inspiration for our cake actually came from two cakes I found. They were able to understand my vision and bring it to life!"

Don't forget to visit the Videos Blog for an exclusive look at Amrita and David's wedding film today, and stop by the Vendor Guide to meet our newest Platinum members!:

Bridal Boutique of Arizona 
Beauty by John O 
Jose Ortiz Films 
Cake Works 
Benares Restaurant & Catering 
Blissful Celebrations 
Columbus Wedding Makeup LLC 

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House of Dipali has transformed today's reception venue at the Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson into a fabulous fairy tale of Desi wedding dream details for newlyweds, Niti and Rachit's, post-ceremony soirée — and every element is exquisite! The planning pros from RB Event Design have not failed to deliver the shaadi of our dreams today, and these reception highlights captured by Joseph Lin Photography are the cherry on top! Maharani Niti was gorgeous as can be as she took a twirl on the dance floor in her custom-designed Payal Singhal lengha, and if you're as mesmerized by it all as we are, you can prolong that magical feeling by visiting the Videos Blog and checking out Joseph Minasi Weddings's unforgettable film from this extraordinary event! You can also head into the complete gallery for more Pinnable inspiration from this amazing double feature!

Make sure to visit us tomorrow for back-to-back double feature fun, my dears!

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Lin & Jirsa Photography captured the most adorable moments between today's blushing Indian bride and her hubby-to-be as they met up for some frame-worthy first look portraits before tying the knot at the Los Verdes Golf Course, and we have those memorable moments for you right here! Maharani Krupa is the vision of bridal perfection in her red, white and gold wedding lengha, her fashionable choice matched by Raja Mitul's very dashing sherwani and accessories. These two lovebirds are just about to exchange I dos, and Planning Elegance has planned the most breathtaking outdoor ceremony for them to do it in! Check out some of the fabulous ceremony floral and decor details by Shawna Yamamoto Event Design below to whet your wedding-lovin' appetites, and enjoy a peek into Mitul's sunny baraat moments! You can see more of these pre-ceremony wonders in the complete gallery, but you'll have to check back in later for highlights from the main event!

Krupa and Mital make it official when we return!

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Earlier today, we got the low down on Raja Akshit's unforgettable baraat procession, where he made his way over to this ceremony riding a white horse from KC's Classic Carriage Company that was fit for a true-to-life Prince Charming. Now we're diving into his and Maharani Allisha's I dos with a look at their extraordinary, open-air affair captured by the wildly talented team from Braja Mandala Photography! Wendell Design Group Florist have decked out the outdoor venue in vibrant, red floral work, adding a pop of romance to the gold decor! With the addition of blue violet blooms crowning the lavish mandap and lining the aisle, this made for one elegantly decorated Desi dream! We'll be giving you an even more detailed look at this fabulous Indian wedding planned by DB Bridal Expos when I get back! In the meantime, fill up on the rest of Allisha and Akshit's ceremony moments in the complete gallery!

Maharani Allisha, on what she enjoyed most about planning her dream wedding:

"Out of the entire planning process, my husband and I both enjoyed our family coming together for the functions beforehand. We were fortunate enough to have family that flew in from India, Dubai, Canada, and all over the US. It was amazing to catch up with them and spend quality time with the family. Every night leading up to the wedding, we would have mini dance parties in our living room. It is probably one thing people take for granted during weddings, but we told ourselves before we would try to enjoy this moment the most."

On her most memorable wedding memory:

"Our main concern prior to the wedding was that our guests would not be able to sit during the ceremony and we should provide some sort of shade/tent to ensure they were all comfortable. Our wedding planners assured us 2 weeks before the wedding that there would be no need for any shade because it was forecasted that there would be overcast and it would be cool. The day of our wedding came, and there was not one cloud in the sky. For those who have never been to AZ, the sun is scorching and you can really feel it if you are sitting in it for more than 5 minutes. Surprisingly, my husband and I, sitting in front of the fire and our backs to the sun, did not feel hot or sweaty at all. We talked about it afterwards, and I mentioned to him how out of the entire weekend, it was at the moment I felt the most peace. It didn't matter to me that it was 100+ degrees out or that we were sitting in front of a fire, it was the fact that I was marrying the most amazing individual I could ask for."

I'll be back before you know it with some sensational wedding portraits from Allisha and Akshit's wedding wonder! Don't miss out!

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