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Good Morning, ladies! Do you know how they say that perfection is in the details? Well, we want to help you achieve that beautiful and perfect wedding you've always imagined, and there is no better way to do it than check today's lovely photoshoot of Shalini & Neil's wedding. So, get ready! Today, we'll be taking you inside the Delta Hotels by Marriott Anaheim Garden Grove halls to look at what perfection looks like! Flawlessness was everywhere here, and our lovely Maharani was no exception. Shalini wanted to wear a red outfit, not just because it is traditional but because she wanted to add some memories of her romantic and emotional proposal event. Frontier Heritage made her look simply breathtaking by selecting an amazing bridal lengha for her. She also wore elegant hair and makeup to highlight her natural cuteness, and fancy jewelry was present too. There is no doubt she looked like royalty with the dreamed attire! To enhance the venue's beauty, Kismet Event Design crafted marvelous backgrounds and scenarios, we are sure you will love as they demonstrate how you can use your decor to create incredible shots that will make you look splendid. It was with our happy bride's favorite colors and tones on this occasion. Definitely, Events by Sep designed a luxury, classy and chic unforgettable event. But if you want to add a joyful ambiance to your reception party, don't forget to have a great DJ to liven up every moment of your big day; Fusion Sounds are the way to go. They have an endless repertoire of rhythms and lightning services that will put everyone to dance! And In case you were wondering who is the mastermind behind today's visual masterpieces, it is none other than Greycard Photography. So, if you want to relieve this magnificent celebration, we have more impressive shots for you in today's full gallery.  Go check them out!  You'll be enchanted.

How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?
I knew he was the one when I first came down to Pittsburgh only to have a delayed flight! I was supposed to come in at 6 pm and instead came home at midnight. When I walked in he had this whole dinner at home set up, with plates and red napkins and candles! He even cooked the perfect meal!
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What I thought would be a fancy lunch date on top of the mountain turned out to be the man of my dreams popping the question! Somehow he got me dressed up, got my nails done, and got to on a gondola without any suspicion. When he got to the location on the top, I saw the proposal set up, and I said to him, "Oh, look, someone is getting proposed to; we can't go there" I tried to stop him many many times from going closer and closer to the site. It clicked to me when the violist started playing the Wada Raha song that this proposal was for me! He proposed, and everyone around the site cheered, and then 5 mins later our whole family showed up! Literally all of them from all over the states!
Location: @crystalmountain
Photographer: @larsonfotographic
Violinist: @christiebeckerviolin playing Wada Raha
Tell us how you went about planning your wedding, and your overall experience with the Venues, Hair & Makeup, Outfits, Decor Theme, and all of the other important details.
I started planning in the middle of COVID, thinking it would go away. But all of my vendors were really nice and willing to work with me. We originally had a July date, but due to restrictions in other countries, we had to push back our date to December. Our vendors were flexible in making the change without any issues. I started off booking my make-up artist Drea first! We only had our date at this point. Then I went on to book my venue and wedding planner at the same time. The rest fell in place one by one!
How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
This was really hard since I was not able to go to India and new outfits were not coming to the states. I knew I wanted to wear red. The first store we went to was Frontier in LA. I tried on a few but really fell in love with one of them. But I knew I should try more when I went to NY and NJ. So a few months later I went around and tried on more, sometimes I tried them on just to entertain myself and see if I liked anything I wore! But all I could think of was that outfit I really liked. The week after I told my mom to just go purchase the one I really liked and she face timed me and we bought it!
I also wanted to wear my mom's wedding sari or try to incorporate it into my outfit somehow! The final look didn't come together till the week before but I decide to wear it with a white choli as my baarat outfit. This was super special because my mom and I did a little welcome dance as well.
What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
They all said they loved the food and coming to California even though the weather wasn't the best!
Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
Every time I look at our highlight video all of the memories just rush in now! I think the most fun I had was during our pithi and sangeet night. We did a flash mob during the sangeet and it was the most amazing thing ever that came together!
For events other than your ceremony, please tell us as much as you would like about the decor, style, dances, and all the special details.
Pithi: The theme for this event was Capri/lemon. The team did an amazing job making the ganpathi in various blue sea items!
Satak: The idea was to go with something peaceful and serenity. So we decided to do a lotus in the background with cherry trees coming from the side.
Sangeet: The theme was Jaipur. I called this event Pink City Soriee on our invites.
Wedding: All white with greenery
Reception: I wanted to bring back a little bit of the proposal to bring in a full circle of this time period. We added a mountain decal on our dance floor with red and purple flowers through out the backdrop and tables.
Do you have any words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be?
Enjoy it all! Try not to worry too much about small details and small fights with your parents. Go with the flow and enjoy it because it won't come again.
Anything else you want to tell us? We'd love to hear all about your other details! (jewelry, mehndi, venue, cake, bouquets, etc.)
HairMake up: @dreavmakeup
Event Planner: @eventsbysep
Pithi Decor: @onyxmoonevents
Decor: @hellokismet
Photo: @greycardphotography
Video: @aveclumiereproductions
Henna: @mehndibymasu
DJ/Lighting: @fusionsoundsla
Reception Donuts: @thefrygirlinc
Satak:
Bride’s Outfit: @mayyurgirotracouture
Groom’s Outfit: @rivesseclothing
Sangeet:
Bride’s Outfit: @papadontpreachbyshubhika
Groom’s Outfit: @mayyurgirotracouture
Wedding:
Bride’s Outfit: @frontierheritage
Groom’s Outfit: @aveindiadesign.newyork
Reception:
Bride’s Outfit: Daminis in NJ
Groom’s Outfit: Indochino

Thanks for being part of Shalini & Neil's romantic event! Be updated with us daily for more! 

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Hello, beautiful Maharanis! Today is a good day to continue enriching our minds and creativity by looking at a new love story that is as beautiful as inspiring. So, make sure to have your notebook handy because Vidhya & Kishore's wedding celebration is about to blow your mind with so many unique and mesmerizing ideas! This celebration started with a traditional and fabulous Sangeet Ceremony, in no less than the imponent Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West. After all, the long-awaited wedding day arrived, and these two lovebirds were more than prepared to link their lives in marriage. They wanted to keep a memory of every moment of this life milestone, so they decided to bring Bonnie Sen Photography on board to capture every detail of this dreamy day. The charming couple wanted to get India to the United States, and they did so! by celebrating their wedding ceremony at the luxury mansion The Olana. The sea green lengha designed by Sabyasachi that Vidhya wore for the main ceremony was impressive, as Tease to Please Hair put on her elegant and glamourous makeup and hairdo. Hence, our Maharani looked like she was from an Indian fairytale! After the emotional moments, they had a traditional-vibrant reception party, and all the guests danced the night away and enjoyed the delicious plates, cake, and treats that were served. All we have to say is that this reception party was beyond words and in case you were wondering who was responsible for the rhythmic music Shehnai Guy had the honor to be. Electric Karma International did a great job planning this unforgettable event with a fancy design. But if you, like us, could not get enough of it, check out more of this magical celebration of love in today's full gallery.  You'll love it!

Tell us how you went about planning your wedding, and your overall experience with the Venues, Hair & Makeup, Outfits, Decor Theme, and all of the other important details.
We had to cancel our destination wedding in India due to flight restrictions during the pandemic and had four weeks to start from scratch! We enlisted Electric Karma's help to secure a venue and logistics. It took four weeks to plan their three-day wedding.
We fell in love with the Olana, a mansion on the outskirts of Dallas, TX. The mansion's vast grounds, fountains, pools, and chandeliers mirrored the European influences of the palaces in India. Having lost our mothers, we drew a lot of their aesthetic inspiration on all the wedding looks and the decor for the wedding.
Prashe created a mandap with greens, gold, and bougainvilleas, the favorite flower of both their nearly departed moms, as a symbol of their presence right above our altar. It served as a pop of color as we wore subdued ivory and greens.
How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
We selected muted green tones for our ceremony as a tribute to my mother's favorite color and wedding dress. I finalized a custom Sabyasachi lehenga gown paired with uncut and cut diamonds, emeralds, and pearls gold necklace and earrings. I completed the look with her mother's gold bangles as something borrowed.
What was the most enjoyable part of the planning process, and why?
We were suffering from a bit of “decision fatigue” as this was the third time we were planning this wedding, as the first two were canceled due to the pandemic. It was helpful to have our team at Electric Karma, Prashe, Bonnie Sen, Mir Anwar, and Olana, to keep us focused on making those critical decisions, ultimately making our wedding an ultimate success. Bharati kept us focused by inviting us to all the food and cocktail tastings.
What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
Our guests loved our gift baskets provided upon hotel check-in. It included a bottle of champagne, personalized groomsmen carryall,  jewelry, and custom-made pouches made by Payal Singhal, including a silk face mask, silk hair band for the ladies, and a silk pocket square for the gents. This included personalized messages detailing the weekend's events.
They also loved the ambiance created by the live music with the shehnai (@shehnaiguy) and tabla (@agambeats) during the ceremony playing on the second-floor balcony. the natural acoustics for the room was phenomenal.
For events other than your ceremony, please tell us as much as you would like about the decor, style, dances, and all the special details.
For their pre-wedding celebrations held at Vidhya's family home, I wore a yellow floral saree by Varun Bahl and a Kanjeevaram silk saree by Gaurang.
For the evening Sangeet, Prashe created a complete bohemian oasis with a custom emerald green dance floor. To match the bohemian vibe, I wore a gown by Payal Singhal and paired it with a top by Cinq a Sept. Kishore wore a blue sherwani by Kunal Rawal, wedding date embroidered on the back of the Sherwani.

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Good Morning, Maharanis! I hope you are ready to dive into a new love story because Varsha & Shubhankar's wedding will take your breath away. So, let's not wait any longer and get ready to enjoy this intimate and romantic wedding at the EnVue, Autograph Collection. From the start, we have to say that it is no surprise that planning a wedding is not easy; still, Xquisit Events took the lead in planning this celebration and delivered nothing but utter perfection! And talking about perfection, our happy Maharani looked simply perfect in a hot pink Saree. It was very well complemented with traditional and elegant hair and makeup that Color Me Rouge selected for this occasion, making everyone turn their heads as she walked down the aisle. The couple's loved ones could not help to be joyful and amazed at the reception party. It was decorated with such an impressive beautiful color combination, with some golden, pink, and dark purple tones. The exquisite music was in charge of DJ Monu Singh Entertainment, and that's why the guests were tired of dancing at the end of the night! We can be a witness to this magnificent event thanks to the lens of Studio KSD, who brought this fairytale to us through unforgettable captures on outdoor stages so that you can get inspiration for your coming event too. Do not miss the spectacular shots in today's gallery. You will love every detail!

Tell us how you went about planning your wedding, and your overall experience with the Venues, Hair & Makeup, Outfits, Decor Theme, and all of the other important details.
Our overall experience was pretty stressful as we had less than 6 months to plan. I loved my make-up artist, Meghna (color rouge) she was amazing and very accommodating. She understood my vision and did an amazing job. I got all my outfits from India, I loved all my outfits. Elegant affairs, our decorator did a great job on the decor. We went back and forth a lot but I love how the décor ended at the end. We also wanted a non-traditional venue for our wedding, we got lucky with Envue. They have an amazing patio with an amazing view. Our photographers ( studioKSD) were amazing, they understood our vision and made up feel super comfortable through the week. We loved how the photos and videos turned out.
How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
I always knew what I wanted for my bridal outfits. I wanted a colorful pastel piece for the sangeet outfit and have been following papa don’t preach for years and knew I wanted to have that for my sangeet outfit. When I wore my sangeet lehenga I knew this was the one. I wanted something traditional but modern for my wedding saree being south Indian. I found this monochromatic saree which I fell in love with. For my reception outfit, I knew I wanted Seem Gujral. I love her work and have been following her for weeks. I love the red lehenga.
What was the most enjoyable part of the planning process, and why?
I think just seeing how everything was coming together and the food and cake tastings.
What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
They loved the venue and the view. The wedding and reception décor was a hit with everyone
Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
It was the fact that our friends and families traveled from all parts of the world just to celebrate with us. Most of our families live in Dubai, Nigeria, Australia, and India.
For events other than your ceremony, please tell us as much as you would like about the decor, style, dances, and all the special details.
For the sangeet, we wanted something really colorful, and elegant affairs did a great job. We had a flower-covered swing and a rickshaw for a photo booth. The main color theme was pink and purple. We ask our guests to wear pastels. We also wanted to have an ice gola station and all our guests loved that.
For the reception we wanted cherry blossoms, elegant affairs did a great job with that. I think we loved the reception decor the most.
Do you have any words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be?
Plan way ahead. Make that you book your favorite vendors asap. Also, enjoy the process, it can be stressful but you will miss it at the end.
Anything else you want to tell us? We'd love to hear all about your other details! (jewelry, mehndi, venue, cake, bouquets, etc.)
Want to give a special shout-out to ZMGajrare for amazing gajras, she was amazing and did a great job. We loved our cake from Hudson cakery. All my jewelry was from Dubai from Malabar jewelers.

Ladies, I hope you have enjoyed today's story as much as I did. Do not forget to come back for more!

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Hello, beauties! The week is almost over, but the inspirational ideas and stories continue, so get ready to enjoy today's wedding celebration, showcasing all the magnificence and romance surrounding Salonee & Mihir's big wedding event! If you are up for an extra dose of inspiration, don't think twice and get ready to dive into this atmosphere of emotions, traditional flair, and love. For this first installment, we'll be looking at a romantic first-look photo shoot, thanks to the excellent job made by Ishan Fotografi, and oh boy, there is so much to admire! The way this photographic studio managed to capture the most romantic and intimate moments of this couple during their big wedding celebration is impressive! And talking about amazing, take a look at Salonee's gorgeous outfit. She was a total bombshell! But how could she not if she wore a beautiful pink lengha, with shiny red and silver crystals? And we cannot stress how much we loved the final look! It was complemented with luxury jewelry pieces such as a delight Tikka, long earrings, and a chocker to match them. Our gorgeous Maharani had a surreal celebration; with floral and decor details made up by House of Dipali. But everyone at the reception was having the time of their lives as they danced and shared the couple's happiness since DJ USA Events was rocking it. If you want to get more of this enchanting love story, you will find it in today's photoshoot full gallery. Make sure you don't miss it! 

We hope today's story has given you some ideas, so don't miss out on our coming magical tales! 

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Good Morning, Maharanis! It is a pleasure to bring you an insight into the wedding celebration of Hiral & Abhishek. This is an event that you are going to love! To start, we wanted to make you feel part of the fun-loving and emotional photoshoot held at the imposing Sheraton Valley Forge Hotel. We are blown away by the decoration and the colors that Xquisit Events planned and designed for this event, and how well they complement each other to create a captivating, romantic, and fun atmosphere. Also, the art of Henna by Tanvi made Hiral look unique, with such a beautiful job. Our beautiful Maharani wore an elegant and stylish embroidered outfit with pink accents that matched perfectly with the fantastic makeup and hairstyle by Joseph A. Anthony, and she was rocking. The reception party was not the exception! Every guest was dancing and sharing happiness with the new spouses. And thanks to the excellent job of Studio KSD, we can enjoy every detail of this incredible ceremony.  So, get ready to be amazed by this lovely wedding and enjoy the gallery we've prepared.

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