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Blushing Indian bride, Purvi, is giving us an exclusive look at her Desi dream wedding at the Sheraton Mahwah Hotel today, and these highlights from her big day, photographed by the talented team from Digital Memory Studio, are absolutely beautiful! Before we get to all the dazzling decor details from Rangoli Weddings, the high-energy fun with DJ Raj Entertainment & Event Lighting and the reception which featured a cake from ChocaL8kiss, lets check out Purvi's ceremony style! The blushing bride is dressed to impress in a red and gold wedding lengha, and a set of stunning jewels from Asopalav! She's sporting some glittery mehndi work by artist, Helen Ekladious, and we're looking forward to seeing more of those henna-rrific details in her wedding film by SWAT Films soon! We promise to share them with you when we do! Before we meet the Raja of Purvi's dreams, Paras, head into the complete gallery for a sneak peek at his larger than life baraat escort!

Join us later today for a fabulous first look and brilliant baraat highlights!

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Pea to Tree Events recently planned the most beautiful Hindu fusion event in Tampa, Florida, for bride and groom, Amrita and David, and we're unveiling all the delightful details today in special double feature! Rad Red Creative captured the stunning collection of images from the Guyanese-American bride's fairy tale affair, and we're starting off with a look at some of Amrita's gorgeous bridal details! From her jewelry to her ravishing, red lengha, it's the perfect peek into her and David's traditional Hindu ceremony, which you'll be seeing later today! We love the close up of the happy couple's wedding bands, cradled in the blushing bride's incredibly mehndi'd hands, and her gold and red eye makeup by Michele Renee The Studio. Before we jump into all the wedding wonders from Amrita and David's first of two ceremonies, head over to the Videos Blog for a look at their highlight reel created by the talented team from Paul Duhon Videography, and visit the complete gallery for some getting ready moments with the groom!

Maharani Amrita, on her Raja, David's, proposal:

"David proposed in our kitchen after I told him he would never propose. I jokingly told him he should use aluminum foil to make rings. I turned around and he was standing on one knee. It was the perfect proposal because David knows I don’t like being the center of attention and wanted a very low-key proposal.”

On shopping for the perfect wedding lengha:

"It was important to me to find a red lengha but not just any red. I wanted to find a deep, darker red. I found some inspiration online but it was actually quite challenging finding exactly what I was looking for in stores. My family and I went shopping for the groom's outfit and found my wedding lengha unexpectedly. It was simple but had just the right amount of detail."

On her hair and makeup:

"We used Michele Renee The Studio for all hair and makeup. I chose to do two different looks for each ceremony. My makeup for the Hindu ceremony was very bold and beautiful. I went for a softer look for the Christian ceremony."

Join me later today when we begin unveiling Amrita and David's ceremonies!

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Known for its class and elegance, the posh Embassy Suites Anaheim - South in California hosts Reena and Kapil's awesome Indian wedding event! Kicking things off for us with a bang is RANDERYimagery with a gorgeous peek at the bride getting all done up for her big day. Makeup maven Beauty By NG Nida Gazi gives our Maharani a bold and beautiful look. Reena's eyes are stunning with traditional forehead art precisely placed around her eyebrows. Decked out in extravagant gold and ruby jewels, this beauty looks like a dream in her ruby-red lengha! We've got so much more to show you, including SheerRomance showcasing their awe-inspiring decor and Special Occasions DJ & Lighting putting their special spin on music and lighting, but until more is revealed, check out the gallery for loads of beauty tips.

The ceremony shots are up next!

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Is it just me, or do Indian weddings seem to be getting more and more beautiful every week?  I mean, I have seen my fill of a stunning wedding or two, but today’s Bay Area Indian wedding is truly a slice of heaven. Photographed by Geoff White Photography and with florals & decor by Floramor, this Indian wedding is packed with fabulous tid bits.  But, first things first, the bling and the bobbles.  

It's a drop dead gorgeous day dahhhhlings.  More coming right up!

In Indian tradition, the bride is prepared for marriage in a few different ceremonies. The Chooda ceremony is an intimate gathering of the bride’s extended family.   It begins with a havan or puja performed by the pandit.  In traditional families the oldest mama and mami will keep fast until the chooda.  The set of 21 cream and red bangles, the chooda, are not shown to the girl until just before the ceremony.  Historically they were made of ivory, however, since it is banned they are now made of plastic. The chooda is then placed onto the brides wrist by her uncle, and everyone at the puja are suppose to touch the chooda in order to offer their good wishes to the bride. Kalira may be tied to the bride’s wrist at this time as well. 

Depending on your family this may be the extent of the chooda ceremony, or the chooda ceremony may be preceded by a mauli ceremony.  The Mauli is when a holy sting is tied by the pandit on the bride's wrist, and four lamps are lit.  She is then seated in front of them.  Oil is constantly added to the diyas providing a beautiful glow to the bride's face.  A paste of tumeric powder and mustard oil is applied to her body and then the bride is given a bath in holy water.

Conventionally, an indian bride dresses in her bridal attire, the bridal lenga or sari.Which  per tradition is given by her maternal uncle. US brides often choose to have the chooda ceremony a few days before the wedding.  Newlywed brides will wear their chooda up to their first anniversary. Since that might not go over well with your work clothes, you can keep them in your temple at home.