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Good morning, Maharanis! Are you ready to venture on a trip to the beach? We know you are! So get ready because today, we will take a trip to the paradisiac landscapes of Playa del Carmen, Mexico, to join Rachel & Monit at their wedding celebration. The sublime landscapes surrounding the Hotel Xcaret Mexico were the perfect setting for the two ceremonies that marked the start of a lifetime love story. And these memorable and solemn ceremonies would no have been the same without the perfect planning of Events by Sheema and the unique and beautiful decor put together by Velvet Event Design! The delicate color selection and the careful placement of all the ornaments created a soothing and magical atmosphere that got captured thanks to the lens of the highly acclaimed team from Pixan Photography. And if you thought that this breathtaking scenario was already perfect on its own, that is because you are yet to see the stunning look on our gorgeous Maharani Rachel. Styling Trio delightfully enhanced her innate beauty with magnificent makeup and hairstyle designs, making her look like a princess from a fairy tale. But that is not all! To add an extra touch of beauty and traditional flair, Rachel got a gorgeous Mehndi design by Lemons & Mehndi, which perfectly complemented her bridal look! After the ceremonies, it was time to celebrate the newlyweds in a luxurious reception party animated by DJ AJ (Absolute Weddings). Although this feature is getting closer to the end, the journey of Rachel & Monit has just begun; and Playa del Carmen will always be that magical and memorable place where this everlasting love story started. For more details of this beautiful wedding celebration, head over to the gallery we have prepared for today. You will love it!

Remember that we have new stories every day, so make sure to join us tomorrow for more!

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Good morning, beauty queens! We hope you've enjoyed your long weekend and that you've recharged batteries to start this new week with the right foot. We are excited to be back as we have a new love story that we are sure will take your breath away. So don't think twice and get ready to enjoy! Today's lovely duo, Juhi & Christopher, decided to tie the knot in a luxurious wedding affair celebrated at The Rockleigh. To make their dream wedding come to life, these lovebirds decided to bring Bridal Arts and Events on board to help spearhead wedding planning. The final result was a lovely Indian wedding brimming with culture and sophisticated beauty. Elegant Affairs Inc. worked its magic for the decor, creating an impressive setting featuring a wall of soft-colored flowers and a fabulous mandap. This spectacular decor mirrored the beauty of our gorgeous Maharani, who walked down the aisle looking like a total bombshell after being pampered by Looks by Jassi. And oh boy, we loved her bridal look! After the wedding ceremony, it was time to celebrate the newlyweds in a fabulous reception party animated by D&S Event Solutions. And thanks to the spectacular work of Charmi Peña Photography, we get to relive this unique event, just as if we were there. So don't think twice; head over to this gallery and get ready to unveil all the amazingness surrounding Juhi & Christopher's wedding! Believe us; it is worth the while, and you are going to love every bit of it!

That is all for today, darlings! See you tomorrow for more.

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Happy Thursday, Maharanis! We're delighted to share Amulya & Aravind's wedding with you, not only because it's impressive but because it showcases a dream team of vendors from the northeast area. So if you're a northeastern belle planning your perfect day, you need to take note of this incredible Indian wedding planned and designed by Karma Events. So let's not wait any longer and get ready to dive into this real-life fairytale thanks to the spectacular work of Raj Photo Video, who snapped shots from every angle to portray the beauty of this event. Amulya called Looks by Jassi to take care of her beauty needs to achieve the ultimate bridal look. But that is not all! She also called the talented henna artist, Henna by Jinal, who created a gorgeous design that took our breath away. The final result was beauty and radiance at their best! The entire decor of this wedding bash celebrated at the Sheraton Parsippany Hotel was in charge of Abhishek Decorators, and oh boy, it was to die for! This highly talented team delivered nothing but perfection in the form of soft-colored floral arrangements, which mirrored the beauty of our lovely couple. The whole scene was picture perfect and faithful to traditional Indian weddings! If you can't get enough of this gorgeous couple, head into this full gallery for more details. Every shot is even more captivating and impressive than the previous one, and we are sure you'll love them! So wait no more and get ready to have a great time!

We hope you can join us tomorrow for a new love story!

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Good morning, Maharanis! Today we celebrate the sleek and modern wedding of Amy & Roshan, and believe us when we say this shindig is one for the books! Featuring dazzling decor and fashions, we know these photos will provide plenty of pretty bridal inspo. We're obsessing over gorgeous Amy's red lehenga. She looked like a Queen as she posed for pre-ceremony shots. Dapper Raja Roshan also looked fabulous in his stylish sherwani fit for a King! Beauty by Ami - Hair and Makeup Artist decked the bride out in exquisite hair and makeup, and her bold red lips, smoky eyes, and sparkling Kundan jewelry were true game changers in this sensational ensemble. And did we mention her fabulously voluminous waves? Hands down, this is the wedding hairstyle of our dreams. Myar Decor set up the indoor ballroom of the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North and incorporated a plethora of colorful floral arrangements circling the Mandap. Such a high fashion, chic concept! The bride floated down the aisle and reunited with her one true love. Crimson Bleu Events spearheaded planning and design for an ultra-luxurious affair mixed in with the deep roots of Bollywood. And we loved every bit of it! To end the festivities with a bang, all the guests celebrated along with the newlyweds in a luxurious reception party animated by Elevate Events - Vrund Patel. The upbeat melodies, the mixed emotions, and the delicious food prepared by Cafe Bombay Restaurant and Catering made of this night a night to remember! Don't miss today's gallery by Brandon Andrews Photography for more amazing shots of this wedding celebration. Every single image is a cornucopia of beauty and flair, and you'll love them!

That is all for today, darlings! See you tomorrow for a new love story.

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Happy Thursday, Maharanis! Today we bring you a visual treat by JSK Photography that is overflowing with beautiful moments, a magnificent Maharani, and authentic love. So get ready to have a great time! Hope & Farhan's wedding affair has us smiling from ear to ear, with the grand finale taking place at the prestigious Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport. Thoroughly planned and designed by Saher Himmati and Poshy's Events & Decor, this closing gala was a night to remember! And of course, an Indian bride pampered by Hair by Anaak and Artistry by Aagma could only be fabulous, and we are swooning with matrimonial envy over the artistic Mehndi designed by Henna Creation by Alapi. But that is not all! Donning a fashionable lengha by HSY, Hope absolutely blew us away with her captivating beauty. The ballroom mirrored the looks of this Maharani, making the whole scene something to behold!  From the luxurious venue to the gorgeous looks of this lovely couple, right down to the delicious food served by Mehran Restaurant & Catering, and the mouth-melting cake baked by Primrose Bakery, this reception was a total success! See all the reasons why we are obsessed with this magical affair in our full gallery below. We've compiled the most breathtaking shots of this event, and we are sure you will love it. So wait no more, and get ready to have a blast!

How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?
We met in college in Seattle, WA at the University of Washington. We still reminisce on how much we would talk at Gas Works Park overlooking the skyline about everything from life to our studies. We come from very different cultural backgrounds but we have more in common than people think. For one, I’d like to think we both chose to pursue healthcare because we both have a huge heart and are passionate about solving health disparities. I always knew Farhan was the one, I gravitated toward him the moment we met and just knew he was my person; he’s always felt like home. When he proposed to me in my hometown with my family present, that was just further confirmation we were made for each other.

What was the most enjoyable part of the planning process, and why?
Everything. Planning a wedding can be the most stressful or the most exciting experience, it just depends on your approach. It’s so important to keep in mind that your wedding is a memory that lasts a lifetime. So have fun picking a beautiful dress instead of the perfect one. I will always remember watching my dresses come to life and my dad walking me down the aisle in front of family. It was just a pleasure to watch the family we love and people we adore enjoy our love story.

What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
We’d like to think our guest appreciated an insight into our love story. Himmati Wedding week was filled with grand venues, colorful and elaborate décor and plenty of singing, bollywood performances and emotional speeches. Our guest got to take part in a romantic nikah, dancing fun at our mehndi and an elegant reception followed by an epic yacht afterparty.

We had the pleasure of making memories with family, and the friends who became family over the years. Our wedding was a fairytale made possible by our amazing wedding planner that I am lucky enough to call my mother-in-law. She was able to pull off a wedding only dreams are made of during a pandemic just for us to remember nothing short of an amazing time.

Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
We will never forget who was able to take part in our wedding. We had the wedding of a lifetime, unfortunately during a pandemic but fortunately surrounded by loved ones. We were blessed to have our parents by our side and his grandparents present, and that alone made our wedding perfect. As high strung as living in the moment is; planning before, reacting during and after your wedding is, it was important for us to keep in sight that our life will never be the same again so to enjoy this special time with family. You will never be just a daughter and sister or son and brother, you’re now also a wife and husband busy with life happening all around you so faster than you’d like.

Thank you for joining us today! And remember to stay tuned because we have new features every day!

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