Welcome to Maharani Weddings

Aura Events and Entertainment planned the most stunning outdoor fusion ceremony at the Hempstead House for today's bride and groom, Vanessa and Arif, and we're getting an exclusive look at it all right now! Salwa Photography captured every breathtaking detail in beautiful form, and we are in love with the contemporary decor by Elegant Affairs Inc. at this sunny affair! The mandap-like facade was decked out in divinely draped fabrics and vibrant floral details, and the aisle was sublime. Maharani Vanessa looked gorgeous from head to toe as she made her way towards the Raja of her dreams in her brightly-colored bridal lengha, and her hair and makeup by the incomparable Sonia C was fabulously flawless. Her bridal party led the way in colorful sarees and held lovely parasols to boot! If you haven't already seen these incredibly unforgettable ceremony moments from Vanessa and Arif's Long Island shaadi in their highlight reel by SWAT Films, check it out here, then head on over to the Platinum Guide for an exclusive look at the newlyweds' traditional tea ceremony before we return with details from their extraordinary reception, which you can get a peek at in the complete gallery!

I'll be back in a heartbeat with the reception fashion and decor you won't want to miss!

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Today's dashing Indian groom is sharing some of his memorable baraat highlights with us now, and we're also giving you a sneak peek at the decor from his and Maharani Shivani's Indian wedding ceremony, which is coming up later today! Photographick Studios captured these high-energy moment's from the hubby-to-be's high-energy procession, where he rode in on a white horse, surrounded by family and friends. Vivek arrived at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, where venue was decked out in lavish floral details and gorgeous, glittery decor! When I get back, we'll be heading full-speed into all the breathtaking moments from his vow exchange with the Desi bride of his dreams, but before we do, make sure to check out the complete gallery for some of the captivating portraits you may have missed from earlier today!

Don't move a muscle! It's almost time for Shivani and Vivek to exchange I dos!

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Welcome back, my dears! You know how much I love a good, rustic celebration, and today's Indian bride and groom, Mona and Naryan, truly deliver my kind of wedding delights with their incredibly bucolic wedding ceremony at Castle Hill Cider, planned by the talented team from Engaging Affairs! Their outdoor nuptials were pastoral perfection, and featured charming, Bohemian-influenced floral and decor work by the fabulous folks at Beehive Events. Greg Gibson Photography and his team captured all the breathtaking details from the bride's walk down the aisle, to the Indian wedding portraits that followed the I dos in stunning style. Mona let her Maharani style shine with a red, white and gold bridal lengha, and her hair and makeup by beauty maven, Styles By Swati, was fabulously flawless from start to finish. We'll be getting an exclusive look at some of the post-ceremony details, from the newlyweds' reception portraits to their barn house bash, when I get back. In the meantime, check out more of the most memorable ceremony moments from their extraordinary shaadi (plus, a look at Raja Naryan's baraat!) in the complete gallery!

I'll be back in a flash with a sneak peek at today's Indian wedding reception, so make sure to check back in with me soon!

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If you're just joining us today, we're treating ourselves to an exclusive look at Rena and Neil's Indian wedding at the Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson, which has been artfully captured by the fabulous team from A&A Photo & Video, who also created the pretty pair's Filmy feature! Industry experts, Ring to Aisle Events, have planned and designed the most breathtaking outdoor ceremony for the husband and wife-to-be, which features a waterfront mandap with violet and lavender floral and decor by Elegant Affairs that will make you swoon! Donning a traditional red wedding lengha by Rohit Verma, and rocking some seriously styled hair and makeup by Kanwal Batool, today's Indian bride is the picture of perfection in every conceivable way. Her aisle has been decorated in a beautiful design composed of purple petals, and the sea of Chiavari chairs filled with loved ones have been elegantly capped with bunches of plum perfect bouquets! Head into the complete gallery for even more spellbinding details from this sunny Jersey City wedding ceremony!

I'll be right back with a sensational collection of post-celebratory details you won't want to miss!

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Drish Couture Events planned and designed the most splendid Indian wedding reception for today's bride and groom, and it's time for them to hit the floor for their first dance! Jacques Mateo, of Mateos Wedding, captured that memorable moment, and many more, from the post-ceremony party, where Maharani Jigna donned a stunning and elegant lengha from Dilli Darzi. Her hair and makeup by Appease Inc. were fabulously finished and not a single floral or decor detail was left out. The sweetheart table stood centerstage and was surrounded by a semi-halo of floating candles that illuminated the newlyweds beautifully. We'll be giving you an exclusive look at the highlight reel from Jigna and Rahul's wedding day, created by A&A Photography and Video, tomorrow on our Platinum Guide, so make sure to check it out! Until then, revel in the captivating moments captured in this collection of images from the event in the complete gallery!

Maharani Jigna, on her most memorable wedding day moment: 

"It all went by very fast but my favorite was the reception program, I feel like it really was for us to sit back and enjoy, especially when my family did a surprise dance and my mom did the whip and nae and nae."

On her first dance with Raja Rahul:

"We had a friend from my high school play sax and it was beautiful, and we invited everyone to come dance with us half way through the song and as I remember it, it was just him and I on the floor, I was shocked when I saw the pictures and saw how many people were on the dance floor with us enjoying the moment."

On the role that family and friends played:

"My mother-in-law worked really hard to make sure I had the invitations that I wanted, all custom-made. It was stressful but she was able to navigate that very well and it was a big help! My parents and best friends helped me with a lot of the minor details, from our table numbers to some of the centerpieces, there were a lot of DIY aspects."

Don't forget to hit the Platinum Guide tomorrow for an exclusive look at the wedding film from Jigna and Rahul's wedding!

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