It is Friday, Ladies! We've reached the end of this fabulous week, and we are here to give you the last shoot of inspiration for this week. Today, we are pleased to bring you the magical wedding festivities between Saranya & Nirav. The grand Omni Frisco was the chosen venue by our lovebirds to tie the knot! Every single moment of this magical wedding planned and organized down to the smallest detail by Electric Karma International's crew was outstanding! They delivered nothing but excellence during the nuptials. And, let's not forget the fantastic decoration crafted by Décor One by Nalini, who created such a luxurious and warm environment that surrounded every corner. Everyone was captivated by the beauty that Saranya reflected during the ceremony as she looked ravishing thanks to the fabulous saree draped and tied by JJ Drapes and, of course, the gorgeous look designed by the talent of Ms. Painted Lady. This winning combination praised Saranya's innate beauty and made everyone sigh. It was spectacular! Lucky for you, we have everything captured in a phenomenal gallery, thanks to Biyani Photography, who did a fantastic job portraying all the beauty of this ceremony. If you need a little extra, remember that you can also relive the cinematographic delight by Epique Cinema, previously showcased in our Video Blog. You are going to love it so much!
How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?
We both decided to meet up with some friends at a local social event. Mind you, we had been to several of these gatherings over the past couple of years, so we really weren’t expecting anything different. I was talking with my friends and Nirav joined in on the conversation. We got to talking and he asked to add me on Facebook. It took him 3 weeks to start a Facebook conversation with me, which was a corny pick-up line--but I like corny!
We started dating long distance when I went to California to begin my clinical psychology Ph.D. program. Being halfway across the country made it much more challenging for us, though Nirav working at Southwest Airlines definitely helped! After 3.5 years and the multiple barriers we faced (personal, cultural, you name it), we realized that we have what it takes to conquer this life together. He never gave up on me and vice-versa, so I knew that no matter what life threw at us, we would figure it out together.
Share the scoop on your Proposal Story!
Now let’s be real…the real test was the proposal. I told Nirav that I’m pretty perceptive and it would be incredibly difficult to surprise me, but my main criteria for the proposal was to be surprised (you see why this was the real test?). Nirav knew that I’m not too fond of the mushy, gushy, sappy kind of affection. Thus, his escape room proposal was perfect. We planned a trip to Scottsdale, Arizona with our friends over Labor Day weekend months in advance. Since we always do a yearly trip with our friends, Nirav thought it would be the perfect opportunity for an unsuspecting proposal. He suggested doing an escape room (knowing I would say yes – before he was hoping I would really say yes). In fact, to make it less suspicious, he even joked to me and my family a couple of times about proposing at the end of an escape room (to which I annoyingly responded that it would have been the perfect proposal and he now somehow had to top that idea). He found an escape room with the goal of heisting a diamond and worked with the owner to include mementos from the past three years as clues throughout the room. When we made it to the last clue, I opened the case and found the diamond ring. Funny enough, it still hadn't hit me that he proposed because I was thinking it was hilarious that he had joked about this happening—only to turn around and find him down on one knee. I was speechless and beyond surprised. I didn’t know if it was real—and then my sister walked into the room and it all hit me!
How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
My grandmother asked me to be a traditional South Indian bride, and that is exactly what I wanted. We went to Chennai, India to find a South Indian bridal saree. I had seen a picture online of a bright orange/red mixed color that I loved, so we set out to find it and eventually found the perfect saree at Kanakavalli.
What was the most enjoyable part of the planning process, and why?
The most enjoyable part of the planning process was seeing our families work together to integrate and create a spectacular event full of love. He's Gujurati and I'm Tamil, so seeing our families showcase the most important aspects of our heritage into one fun-filled weekend brought so much joy to my heart!
What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
I believe our guests loved seeing both the fusion of Indian culture and the heartfelt meaning behind all the details of each event. We cherish our ancestors who fought like hell to come to America to give us a better life. Our families made sure that aside from the elegance and details, we showcased our gratitude to our family and friends who are responsible for the life we have today.
Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
Seeing my family practice for the Sangeet dance. We had members come from near and far, and we knew we couldn't keep up with the adeptness of Gujaratis, particularly on Nirav's side. However, I had a few cousins in my arsenal that managed to wrangle our family together in a short period of time and teach them multiple steps. While we looked completely disorganized compared to Nirav's family, we had the absolute best time and I will always look back and cherish that time together.
Don't miss the magical outcome of this celebration. So, make sure to stick around!
Don't miss the magical outcome of this celebration. So, make sure to stick around!
Planning & Design: Electric Karma International |
Photography: Biyani Photo & Cinema |
DJ: DJ Riz Entertainment |
DJ: DJ Riz Entertainment |
DJ: DJ Riz Entertainment |
Draping/Styling: JJ Drapes |
Cinematographer: Epique Cinema |
Sangeet Venue / Ceremony Venue / Reception Venue: Omni Frisco |
Floral & Decor: Décor One by Nalini |
Hair & Makeup: Ms. Painted Lady |
Catering (Mehndi): Chuy's Tex-Mex |
Catering (Sangeet & Wedding Banana Leaf Lunch): Chennai Café |
Catering (Reception Dinner): Saffron House |
Bollywood Performers & Instructors (Sangeet): Arya Dance |
Bollywood Performers & Instructors (Reception): Infused Dance |
Bridal Fashions (Mehndi): Anita Dongre |
Bridal Fashions (Sari Blouses/Bridesmaids Lenghas): Tamaara Chennai |
Bridal Fashions (Reception): Shyamal & Bhumika |
Bridal Fashions (Wedding Sari): Kanakavalli Sari |
Bridal Fashions (Groom's Outfits): Shreeman |
Bridal Jewelry: Vummidi Bangaru Jewlers |
Cake & Treats: Frosted Art Bakery |
Invitations & Wedding Stationery (Bride's Invitations/Scroll/Menu): Menaka Cards |
Invitations & Wedding Stationery (Groom's Invitations): Sarvoday Cards |
Live Music: Violinist: Nadaswaram |
Mehndi Artist: Bridal Henna Mehndi and Makeup by Zohra
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