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After the gorgeous and sun-blessed nuptials by the sea, this gorgeous pair knew it was time to change attires and head down to the reception hall of the exclusive Hilton Clearwater Beach. Our lovebirds couldn't have asked for more! The gala was full of love, family, and of course, the always present ravishing dances that give that extra touch of charm to the sprees. The scenography of the place was to die for as well. The architects? Occasions by Shangri-la of course. Their striking floral and decor skills truly shone and we are loving every single detail of the vision. The enchanting newlyweds came out looking totally out this world, both rocking the royal blue color that gave that magnificent vibe we are seeing. Amazing isn't it? More of this grand wedding? Check part two of today's gallery thanks to R.A.G.Artristry and get inspired! 

More weddings every day! See you soon! 

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Every bride is different. Each an every one of them has its own style and vision. However, there is something that all of our Maharanis share and that is glamour at its finest. Today, we have a stunning Indian beauty to get dazzled by and her name is Aarti. This gorgeous bride decided to tie the knot in all Indian flair and tradition and our pals from R.A.G.Artistry were there to catch with their cameras, all of what went on for that magical day. The amazing dolling up skills of Michele Renee The Studio were put to the test and as we will see, she totally nailed it. The bride was absolutely glowing from top to toe throughout the rituals! For the main beachfront ceremony, our Maharani rocked a light mint saree with tones of coral and golden that stood out to me because of its liveliness and sobriety. Definitely, the right choice when your wedding is by the roaring ocean! So, ladies, join us as we travel to sunny Florida for Aarti & Vinay's vision in our gallery of today! Don't miss it! 

Part two of this enchanting couple is on its way! 

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In accordance with the Islamic custom and their Ismaili faith, Aneesa and Franky got married in a charming ceremony and SB Image Studios had the privilege of photographing this cute pair on their big day! The two looked stunning in their wedding trousseaus, the groom, Franky went for a fit sand color suit paired with a pink tie that matched with Maharani Aneesa’s look. Brilliant! Her alluring pink brocade Nikkah saree was absolutely feminine and was completed with a romantic and flowy hair updo created by Glam Team USA! As the tradition dictates, the charming groom went to pick up her bride to join their lives in a solemn ceremony witnessed by their closest ones! Immediately after the marriage contract was signed, the joyful post-ceremony rituals and games began with the bride and groom trying to find the coin amidst the rice and the other trying to get it back! After the games and pouring the rice on each other, Aneesa and Franky were officially husband and wife and were ready to kick off the celebrations at the splendid JW Marriott Austin! Take a quick look at their sweet union in the great images provided by SB Image Studios assembled in our gallery!

How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?
I met him over 10 years ago. He developed a little crush on me way back then and at the time I was too young to realize it; but I saw him again years later and couldn't help but think "I want him." He was there for me through the worst; so of course he was the one. 

Share the scoop on your Proposal Story!
He secretly flew my parents to Miami and proposed to me at the Ritz Carlton. It was perfect and was everything I could have imagined. Nice dress, my parents, the ring, the whole 9 yards. 

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.
Wedding planning was hard but the day I saw my reception hall I knew it was all worth it. My vendors were all great and helped make the day perfect. I was in school and planning the wedding at the same time; I would not have been able to do it without my wonderful vendors. JW Marriot is our favorite hotel in Austin and it was my dream to get married there. I would give a special shoutout to my photographer Stephanie Behrens who captured all these great moments for me. 

How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
I looked at a ton of pictures, added my own drawings and found a designer who could customize it for me. I went with someone I knew nobody else in Texas could have possibly worked with so that I could get something unique! I knew I wanted gold, blue and a lot of pop. 

What was the most enjoyable part of the planning process, and why?
The shopping of course, I LOVE CLOTHES! 

What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
They all thought it was different from most Indian weddings they have attended. 

Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
The first dance with my husband and the father daughter dance. 

Do you have any words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be?
It will turn out perfect, relax! 

Get an exclusive overview of Aneesa and Franky's swoon-worthy reception in our next post!

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Let your hair down, readers! The magnificent gala of Suman and Jagdeep in the tropical Eden of Cancun, Mexico is absolutely worth watching, Maharanis! Michael J. Scott Productions’ alluring wedding film, featured in our Indian Wedding Video Blog, artfully captured all highlight scenes of this dreamy celebration in honor of the newlyweds! After their magical union, Shandro Photo took the bests snaps of the glamorous couple before the sun went down and whose style radiated romance for their amazing photo session. Maharani Suman, flaunted all the grandeur and elegance any bride could possibly want in a soft gold lehenga while Raja Jagdeep invited his bride to have their first dance in a classic black tux. The first view all guests had of this alluring reception was the giant letters of the iconic “Love” word displayed in one of the great ballrooms of the Now Jade Riviera Cancun. The energetic party was all about the dance thanks to the rhythm of the dhols of G Panes and DJ Khanvict who lent his turntable to the happy couple to have fun and played their favorite beats! C’mon ladies, discover this dream destination wedding in the Mexican Caribbean in our full gallery specially compiled for you!

Have an awesome Tuesday, ladies! See you all tomorrow with more inspiring weddings!

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Sonal and Hetal threw a brilliant sea-themed party to celebrate their wedding at the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina! The bright colors ruled the night and created the perfect tropical vibe for a summer night wedding. To continue with the sea-themed details, Cakes by Ron delivered a coral reef themed wedding cake with a seahorses cake topper that fit perfectly well with the cheerful colors of the night! When the ballroom doors opened our newlyweds made their grand entrance and to everyone's surprise, the couple dazzled in their spectacular reception attires! This great night needed nothing less but great food so it was thanks to The Paanwaala that served the most exotic paan flavors for the guests to enjoy during the night. The wonderful staff of Two Ladies and Events masterfully sailed the couple’s wedding boat, managing the big day vendors and special moments with great accuracy. One of this memorable moments arrived when the Samba dancers of Phoebe Samba Team took the dance floor provided by Letz Dance On It, with their beautiful costumes and spread their high energy. The entire place was transformed into a Carnival and had all the guests up on their feet and dancing for a big part of the night! A special memory collection of Sonal and Hetal’s sea-themed soiree was lovingly created by Amita S. Photography and all are found in our full gallery!

Keep enjoying our special selection of love stories on this wedding Wednesday, loves!

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