Welcome to Maharani Weddings

Today we are honoring Neetha and Sanjay on their big day planned by  K.I. Weddings. Lomesh Photography kicks things of with photography from the sangeet taking place at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel. The night was filled with great performances and of coarse fabulous fashion which you'll see more of, including that of talented stylists Draped2Nines. Make sure to check back because DJ Riz Entertainment will be making an appearance, head over to the gallery for more highlights of this day!

The wedding shots are on their way!

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Neha and Anand show off their fashion and smiles during this fabulous photo shoot at a park in Dallas, Texas! Lin & Jirsa Photography captures gorgeous shots of the photogenic couple in their traditional attire! For their Indian ceremony look, this twinkling twosome looks like Bollywood royalty! Neha is mesmerizing in a red and purple lengha choli, along with an artistic henna design by Henna By Afshan! For their reception ensembles, our Maharani is striking in a green and gold gown, with a darling half up-down do and shimmering makeup by Makeup by Shilpa! The man of her dreams is oh-so-stylish in a dark suit with a darling bow-tie! I am sure all eyes will be on them at their evening soiree! Make sure to check out the gallery to see how their wedding party was dressed!

From the bride, on the photo shoot:

"My favorite moment of the entire wedding was our pre-ceremony pictures in the park. After several sleepless nights being surrounded by family and friends, all I really wanted was a moment alone with the love of my life. We only had about 30 minutes to take pictures and my wedding planners discouraged us from leaving the hotel grounds because of the time crunch. My photographers really wanted to go to a park because they knew they would get some really nice shots with nice breeze and the changing colors of the trees. We all crammed in my car, and went to a nearby park. It was so nice to just be in our element, just Anand and I. Those 30 minutes we had to be alone were so precious because we got to tell each other our vows in a more personal space. Away from the craziness and stress that a marriage brings, we got to really feel the the love we had between one another and our photographers and videographer did an amazing job capturing this moment."

The reception celebration is still ahead!

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It's time for Neha and Anand to be wed, Indian style! With the help of Happy Trails Carriage, our dashing groom heads to the renowned InterContinental Dallas in Texas, on a gallant white steed! Inside the spacious wedding venue, Weddings by Farah showcases their floral and decor skills! The stunning mandap is wrapped in white and fuchsia flowers along with dazzling beaded curtains. Lin & Jirsa Photography catches up with our lovely Maharani as she does her proverbial walk down the long, white runway. The pair says their I do's, and is all smiles as they continue with all the ceremonial rituals. What a romantic affair planned and executed by The One Event! Experience more heartwarming moments from this day in the gallery!

From the bride, on the wedding style:

"For the ceremony, I wanted it to be very girly with pinks, reds, and whites. I gave my decorator free reign to the design, but had one specific request: a floating floral Ganeshji made out of rose petals. This was actually something I saw on another Maharani's wedding that I knew was a must have for me. She did an amazing job with my mandap and my Ganeshji. It was by far my favorite piece of decor."

The portrait session is coming up!

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Put on your cutest cowgirl boots because we're off to Dallas, Texas for Neha and Anand's Indian wedding adventure! The great Lin & Jirsa Photography gives us an inside look at the beautiful bride getting ready for her big day! Our Maharani is a stunner with a lovely updo and flirty makeup, all courtesy of the talented Makeup by Shilpa! Her feminine hands look enchanting with a magical mehndi design by the awesomely gifted Henna By Afshan! And, I just adore the red and purple color combination of her eye-catching lengha from the Silk Threads Designer Collection! The finishing touch is fabulous, namely her bejewelled floral bouquet, designed by the amazing Weddings by Farah, which is all the more special since it contains pictures of the bride's loved ones. What a sweet and thoughtful gesture! Stay with us because we've got lots ahead, including the The One Event-planned nuptials at the luxurious InterContinental Dallas! In the meantime, feel free to browse the gallery for tons of hair and makeup inspiration! 

From the bride, on how they met:

"Anand and I are actually high school sweethearts! We first met at the Hindu Temple for a charity event at the age of 15. I saw him rehearsing his dance on the stage and asked a mutual friend about his details -- but the catch, I was actually asking about him for a friend of mine. Fortunately, they didn't have many common interests, but meanwhile Anand and I started to develop a very close friendship. We dated for two years, but went our separate ways for college. Lets fast forward six years to a random weekday night. It was about 3 AM and I get a phone call from a number I don't recognize. Angrily, I pick up and it was Anand and our mutual friend. They were celebrating Anand's new promotion and with some liquid courage, Anand decided to call me and ask me on a date. I was apprehensive given the time of the night, but I told him I would love to catch up with him, but not call it a date. It had been six years since I had spoken to him so I was bit apprehensive. When we met up the next week, he told me he never stopped thinking about me for the past six years and that he knew one day he would marry me. I obviously thought he was crazy and smooth talking me, but our date went so well that I decided to give this relationship another chance because I could hear the genuine truth in his voice when he told me he never stopped loving me. He makes me feel like I'm a princess and the most important person in his life."

On the proposal:

"Anand proposed to me on the week of my birthday in Summer of 2013 in the middle of the lake in a romantic gondola ride, which is not only my favorite time of the year, but my favorite setting."

On the jewelry:

"I had most of my jewelry custom made from a designer in New York. I sent her a picture of my outfits and she designed the most gorgeous pieces for me. However, the more notable jewelry was my wedding jewelry. It was handed down to me from my closest family friend whom I consider to be my sister. It was so meaningful and every time I look back at the pictures, I think of her. Now, I get to pass down the jewelry to another close family friend. It's nice to be able to keep it within our family."

On the bouquet:

"My favorite part of the whole wedding was my bouquet. I chose to do a jeweled bouquet because I wanted it to be something I can keep to be an heirloom to hand down to my daughter. My close friend, and florist for my wedding, made this bouquet for me as a present. She completely outdid herself. She added in the colors of my outfit, red and purple, with my birth stone - Pearl. But the best part of all of this was the picture of my deceased grandfather's on the bouquet. It was as if they were with me all along. The bouquet was so meaningful and thoughtful."

The ceremony is next!

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It's time for us to take our virtual seat at the palatial Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Mansion in honor of Kavita and Travis's Indian fusion reception! Floral and decor wizards — Mandap Creations infuses the turquoise and purple-themed event with charming centerpieces and a sweetheart table that mimics their ceremony mandap! And to top things off in such a sweet way, the one and only Cake d'Arte designs a visual masterpiece of a three tier wedding cake, which looks way too good to eat! Jeff Loftin Photography stays with our darling newlyweds as they dance the night away, then making their grand exit complete with a sparkler send-off! Follow me to the gallery to relive every fantastic moment of this lavish affair!

Until next time, my loves!

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