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Today’s star-studded Pakistani wedding curated and shot by Akbar Sayed Photography is a candy coated treat to the eyes. Maharani Fhiza and Shiraz celebrated two different wedding celebrations in both Maryland and Virginia. Fhiza’s bridal fashions were hand plucked by Umsha by Uzma Babar. For her mehndi ceremony at the Double Tree Hilton, the bride slipped into a tangerine and gold wedding dress and was adorned with shiny jewelry from Jewels n Gems. Glowing skin and coral lips were the artistry work of Afshan Khan. The venue was sprinkled with colors and my favorite invention of the  night was a tree centerpiece covered in dangling bangles. The bride and groom switched gears and guests flocked to the Diyanet Center of America in Maryland for the Nikkah celebration. The venue does not need further decor as the walls, ceilings, and floors are adorned in intricate architectural panache. The bride’s silver wedding gown was both modern and traditional, with minimal jewelry to not overshadow the wedding garb. See for yourself! Get lost in all the sensational images in our full gallery.

We have all the details of the wedding reception in Virginia coming right up!

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A self-planned wedding is an impressive one as it is, but when it looks as good as Zahra and Nazim’s, we become somewhat speechless! Zahra is seriously some kind of superwoman because how else would you explain such a flawless Nikkah and ceremony?! The civil ceremony at Van Pugh North Park was the epitome of romance, with Zahra in a striking red fish cut gown, and Nazim matching subtly in a black suit and red bow tie. The chic, outdoor altar featured a simple, rustic setup with an emphasis on dark florals. Events InStyle elevated the sandy outdoors by adding hints of crystals to the altar as well as the food table. The cozy Nikkah was hosted indoors in the company of close family and friends, where Zahra donned an elegant tulle ivory sari draped by Enhance Makeup Artistry. Nazim’s textured grey suit which he paired with a colorful tie was particularly noteworthy. The couple then jetted off to Sonesta Gwinnett Place Atlanta to celebrate with their family and squads at their reception. Turns out all that glittered was gold, with the stage gleaming in carefully picked shades of gold, and expertly balanced with a majestic white floral wall. The ivory backdrop was drapery at its finest by Events InStyle! Makeup by Shazi further glammed up Zahra with a stunning grey smokey eye and a coral glow overall. Cafe Mozart Bakery made a glorious, velvety three tiered cake that looked so very scrumptious, as did the delicacies by Naan & Curry. DJ Sonny Productions was the complete entertainment package with their live music and dance floor beats, making this wedding a total blockbuster. FengLong Photography captured this multi-event fete through photos and film both, to which you now have insider access through the gallery! 

Sigh! This gorgeous and well-executed bash was the perfect end to our week, and we hope it ended yours on a great note, too! Come back on Monday for more gorgeousness from Maharani Weddings!

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There are some weddings where even a pre-wedding event looks like the big day, and the #Nazara celebration was exactly the kind. Boy does it take a ton of planning and scrutiny to put up such a stellar show, but since the bride, Zahra, was thoroughly invested in it, it turned out to be a smashing success! For the Pithi and Sangeet at the Alnoor Banquet Hall, a royal blue and teal color scheme dictated the decor. Events InStyle perfected the look with stunning drapery, including a dome-style drape on the ceiling above the swing that seated the couple. Generous touches of gold came through the antiques on the stage area, flimsy metallic drapes, as well as the Matkas which were central to the centerpieces. Zahra and Nazim contrasted beautifully in their turmeric yellow ensembles. Zahra looked like a doll in her yellow Bandhni lehenga paired with an orange tulle dupatta, from Seasons India. Loved how Hair by Aliza Babwani gave Zahra a loose side braid woven with fresh jasmine flowers. Moving forward, the carnival-style Mehndi was a visual feast, and was planned to the T with a Paan Dabba stall, Bombay Style Vada Pav, Pani Puri cart, a Chat corner, and a Gola Gadi. Events InStyle decorated the indoors in a regal color palette of purple, gold, and red. The stage area brought in a textural contrast, with silk purple drapes, Butta-print red drapes, and gold splashed all over in sequins. You could tell that Zahra and Nazim truly enjoyed every part of the day. Zahra twirled pretty in a tulle sky blue lehenga ensemble, finished with lovely thread work floral embroidery. We loved her intricate Mehndi design done by Manisha’s Mehndi Design. Nazim’s au courant metallic olive green bandhgala perfectly matched the accents on his bride’s outfit. “We spent countless hours going through wedding videos of couples that had recently married. After speaking to Zach of FengLong Photography, we felt very comfortable and knew that our wedding photography was in the right hands,” recalled Zahra. Well, what are you waiting for? Head to the gallery to revel in the festivities of Zahra and Nazim! 

This joyous couple had a civil ceremony as well as a Nikkah, followed by a reception, and we can’t wait to share it with you! Return to the blog for all the details on their wedding!

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We're covering both coasts today, and after this morning's sensational shaadi in New York, we're landing in Los Angeles for an equally amazing affair captured by ZoArt Photography. Monica and Sharan are getting ready to say I do at L.A. Banquets' Brandview Ballroom, and the talented beauty guru, Beauty by Lishma, is by the Indian bride's side to make sure she's sporting flawless hair and makeup for her portraits and ceremony. Maharani Monica, dressed in a red and gold wedding lengha and orange dupatta, made the most picture perfect bride in these beautiful highlights from her big day. In just a bit, we'll check out her and Raja Sharan's incredible reception at the Warner Center Marriott Woodland Hills, but before we get too ahead of ourselves dreaming of those undoubtedly exquisite details, make sure to check out the gallery for an exclusive look at the happy couple's Bollywood-themed sangeet at L.A. Banquets' Le Foyer Ballroom, and imagine how phenomenal the footage shot by Motion8films from that night and this ceremony must've been! You know we'll try to get our hands on that wedding film!

I'll be right back with some post-ceremony details, so don't move a muscle!

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Happy Wednesday, lovelies! You picked the perfect gal to spend the day with because I have the most incredible Indian wedding event to share with you today! Drish Couture Events planned an exquisitely extraordinary affair in The Windy City, where Maharani Nina wed the Raja of her dreams, Prashant. The celebration was full of unforgettable festivities, but we're diving straight into the divine details from the wedding day at The Harold Washington Library! The talented photographic team from Banga Studios captured these spellbinding portraits and ceremony highlights that are sure to ignite your creativity. The blushing Indian bride wore a traditional red lengha with gold and green details and accessorized with a set of the most gorgeous gold jewels. The ceremony decor, by Kehoe Designs, was as elegant as the venue was airy, and looks like it was one phenomenally memorable experience to be a part of. You can see all the fabulous details from this vow exchange, plus get an exclusive look into the pre-wedding in the complete gallery!

I'll be back later today with oodles more amazing wedding details from this extraordinary event!

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