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Good Morning, beautiful ladies! Get ready to dive into a visual trip through Mishaal & Monish's engagement photoshoot! It is thanks to the fantastic job captured by Hakim's Studio, who made sure to don't let any detail out! We are confident you will love every bit of it! So, let's start this Thursday by looking at unparalleled, romantic, and unique images. This lovely couple decided to have a marvelous stage full of amazing landscapes, so they went to Colorado. The atmosphere there was complete with the joy of their coming-wedding celebration; a beautiful sky, lake, and dunes were witness to it! Our charming Mishaal wore different and elegant looks that matched in such a perfect way the nature around them! Various precious tones, such as burgundy, sky blue, and yellow, made her look just fantastic! But Monish was not the exception; he combined his outfits with her gorgeous couple. Both of them looked ravishing through the original journey. By looking at these pictures, we can feel their happiness too! Even the sunset with such a love ambiance hit differently. Certainly, we wish our lovebirds a fortunate marriage and live together. And if you want to be part of this wonderful day too, don't miss to look at today's full gallery; we have no doubt you will enjoy it!

Today's journey is over, but the love story is just beginning! Don't miss our coming events here! 

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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.

Thanks for being part of this lovely story today, and remember, always be back for more! 

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Happy Thursday, Maharanis! I hope you are having a lovely week with the utmost happiness. Today, we will return to a gorgeous autumn day for a magnificent view of Shaz Makeup and Mehndi Artist's fascinating work. This remarkable professional always has every Maharani's wishes at the top of her mind when working with them. She conveys such dedication and talent with each sweep of her brushes. The grace and beauty of every detail make her art so unique, particularly for a one-of-a-kind celebration as one's wedding day should be. The shades chosen for this shot played seamlessly together. From a bold red and golden to a soft white, each color served to bring out the masterpiece Shaz did with the mehndi. The minimalistic scenery and aesthetic backgrounds were the perfect matches for the stylish attires. I am completely head over heels with the divine lengha! The glistening details were the icing on the cake of this stunning photoshoot, highlighting the magnificent look and carefully done hairstyle we can see on Nikkie Bhatt.  The absolute bliss and charm each frame transmits could only be achieved by the accomplished DreamyPix Photography behind the lenses. Making the most out of the gentle fall sunshine and the exquisite tones it created, the photographer exceeded all expectations. Each picture captured a fantastic feeling of elegance. The results are exceptional! I know their remarkable work will dazzle more than one and bring much-needed creativity to every Maharani's day! So dears, here we have a brilliant gallery for you to get imaginative. Wait no more and fall in love with these visual delights!

I hope you got a great dose of inspiration, ladies. Keep coming back for more!

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Good morning, ladies! I have the perfect way to start a lovely Tuesday, so pour yourself your favorite beverage, grab your notebook, get ready to take notes, and enjoy today's styled photoshoot! Maharanis, I believe there is no better way to compliment head-turning looks like the ones we see in this phenomenal photoshoot than rocking an artistic Mehndi design and fabulous hair and makeup! Today's protagonist is the one and only Shaz Makeup and Mehndi Artist! Her flawless art added a traditional and exquisite touch to Javni Patel's fabulous and classic look. This artist's marvelous gift made a dreamy look a perfect reality by combining gorgeous makeup with a sophisticated and delicate hairstyle. The elegance of the different shades and fashion designs highlighted Javni's natural beauty. Ladies, I adore every portrait captured by the professional, creative, and well-known team of Tanshu's Photography. The pictures look like they come from the pages of the most stunning fairytale! Sweeties, if you want to be mesmerized, wait no more and take a look at this lovely gallery!

Dears, I hope your imagination is enlightened. Keep coming back for more!

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Happy Thursday, Maharanis! You've come to the right place if you were seeking bridal inspiration! Prakriti & Matt's gorgeous wedding celebration is impressive, and we're sure you will love every bit of it! Today's wedding overflows with beauty and flair, and we want to give a big shoutout to PhotosMadeEz for sharing the fantastic photos of this event. The big day arrived, and these lovebirds were more than prepared to unite their lives in marriage. The scenery for both ceremonies was breathtaking, but there is no surprise here as the talented team from Partyland Sajawat Decorator was the mastermind behind every exquisite detail. Both Prakriti & Matt attended this long-awaited event looking elegantly and fashionably. Still, it was our gorgeous Maharani who captivated everyone as she walked down the aisle, looking like a princess after being pampered by SV Bridal Concepts by Sanjana Vaswani. After the wedding ceremony, a fascinating and luxurious reception party took place. And we wish we would have been there as everyone had the time of their lives celebrating the newlyweds to the beats of DJ RAJ Entertainment & Event Lighting. Hands down, this was Prakriti & Matt's dream wedding, so a big shoutout to Bravura Brides for the fantastic coordination of this event. If you can't get enough of this sweet couple, make sure to take a look at the jaw-dropping shots we have compiled in today's gallery. It is a visual delight you don't want to miss!

And that's a wrap. See you tomorrow with a new story, ladies!

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