Welcome to Maharani Weddings

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.

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For their wedding date, Abe and Vaishali chose Valentine's Day, a day all about celebrating love! Here's our stunning bride getting all dolled up for her big day by the hair and makeup artists from Lilly's Beauty World. Vaishali's almond-shaped brown eyes are gorgeous with jet black liner, shimmering eye shadows and fluttering lashes. The bright ruby red stain on her lips gives her a bright and bold finish. Adding some intricate body art to the look is Keyuri's with a lovely mehndi design. She looks amazing in her impeccably detailed lengha by Sari Palace which is so very complementary to her skin tone. I can't wait to see the look on Abe's face when he sees his lovely bride at their first look photo shoot in Calfornia with Janet Love Photography, which you can view in the gallery!

From the bride, on the hair and makeup:

"My best friend recommended Lilly and Jasmine from Lilly's Beauty World and it was one of the best wedding decisions I made! I did a trial for both hair and makeup and Lilly and Jasmine were so great at talking to me about what I wanted and executing it. Because I had very little time in between the wedding and reception, I wanted a makeup look that didn't need to be redone in between. I wanted to just be able to add a bunch of glitter to the eye and change the lip color for the makeup. We achieved just that! For the hair, we had a plan for the wedding to do it up and then take it half down for the reception. Honestly for the reception I kind of just asked Lilly to do whatever she thought looked best and I ended up LOVING it! She parted my hair way further out on the side than I ever would have thought of on my own and it honestly created the perfect look. I absolutely loved it!"

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We are headed to the capital of Silicon Valley for Abe and Vaishali's Indian wedding celebration in San Jose, California! Janet Love Photography is kicking things off with the festive sangeet party at the Shannon Community Center. Per pre-wedding tradition, this bash is all about color! Vibrant gold and fuchsia fabric drape the stage, and charming decor is placed on every table, giving the sangeet a true Designer's Touch. The table height is low—ideal for the intimate cushion-styled seating. Stylishly dressed for the occasion is our Maharani looking delightful in a beautiful sari by the wildly popular Sari Palace! She is joined by her handsome groom-to-be looking wonderful in a dark suit and tie. We've got tons more to uncover from this D. Royal Engagements—planned event, so in the meantime, check out the gallery to see more of the pre-wedding decor!

From the bride, on the proposal:

"Abe and I had just opened a law office together about a month before he proposed. The week of the proposal, we had a stressful filing due but were all finished with it by Thursday. Naturally we were both exhausted by the time Friday rolled around. I didn't think much of it when Abe said to me on Friday morning that he wanted to take the day off and have a spontaneous fun day. I figured he wanted a fun end to the stressful week. We went to brunch and then a winery in Livermore-- it was one of the wineries we went to on a date early in our relationship. Not surprisingly, the winery was pretty much empty on a Friday afternoon! We sat outside and Abe had saved a bunch of pictures on his phone from throughout our relationship. I still didn't think much of it as he scrolled through the pictures and we reminisced about our relationship. I guess I just thought he was being sentimental! The funny thing is, I have a pet peeve when we are on dates or having quality time and Abe checks his phone too much. So I saw that he kept adjusting his pocket and I blurted out "jeez if you want to check your phone so badly just check it!" I can admit now that I was WAY wrong-- he kept checking to make sure the ring hadn't fallen out! Whoops! After we look at the pictures, Abe asked me to take a walk with him in the vineyards. Now, anyone who knows me knows that I get worried about breaking the rules. So all I kept thinking was we were going to get in trouble for walking through the vineyards. As I kept looking over my shoulder to make sure security wasn't running after us, Abe was planning his next move! It turns out the distraction of not wanting to get in trouble was the perfect way to keep me unaware of Abe's nerves and plans! Once we made it through the vineyards, Abe suggested we take a selfie. We took one and of course my future hubby knew that I would immediately want to see the selfie to make sure I liked how I looked. When we were reviewing the picture, Abe said he thought something was wrong with the picture and something was missing. Then he said he had an idea of what might be missing and he pulled out the ring! From what I'm told, the things he said next were very sweet and at some point he asked me to be his wife, but I'll be honest I was in a daze as soon as I realized what was happening and I don't remember what he even said!"

See the bride getting ready for her big day, next!

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It's the day of the wedding, and Carpenter Photo & Design gives us a sneak peek at Sonia getting all primped and primed for her big day. Draped in brilliantly bold colors, our Maharani looks dynamite in a red and blue sari by Seasons! Karen Hall and Co beautifies our bride in warm-toned eye shadows that blend in seamlessly with her glowing tan complexion and finish off the look with a darling updo that is adorned with a precious hairline hugger tikka. She is picture-perfect holding a vibrant bridal bouquet—courtesy of Elegance Decor! And, check out Pavan looking so handsome and regal in his sherwani and matching pagri. I am so excited to see these two have their dream Indian wedding come true, thanks to Tara Nicole Weddings and Events, and I know you are too! We are getting closer and closer to the special moment, so meanwhile, make sure to browse the gallery to see more candid first look portraits of this adorable twosome!

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Now officially husband and wife, Dipesh and Payal get all gussied up for their celebratory post bash at the Sheraton Hotel Parsipanny in New Jersey! For this festive occasion, our terrific twosome decides to go with cooler tones of blue and turquoise. Dipesh is rocking a dark suit with a turquoise necktie, awesomely accessorised with striped socks! Our Maharani of the moment is graceful in a colorful sari, with amazing hair and makeup by Reeta's Mystique Bridal Studio. Her dark brown eyes are a standout with smoked out silver shadows, and I just adore a side pony! See more stylish details of this day, courtesy of MPW Media Group in the gallery!

The reception celebration is right around the corner!