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Monday has arrived and with it all the ravishing style of the always incredible Indian weddings! We know that you, ladies, are always looking for the latest on Maharani trends with that unique touch of tradition. For that reason, today, we have a wedding vision that surely fits with that description. Mithra & Jon decided to tie the knot going absolutely big and having two ceremonies for the ages. In this first installment and thanks to Photographick Studios, we will be witnessing the Indian rituals that united these two lovebirds for eternity. Maharani Mithra came out like the real Maharani she is. Her orange sherbet toned saree along with all the intricate golden embroidery, made up for a drop-dead gorgeous bride style that you are going to absolutely love. Such a beautiful gala we have today and this is just part one! Wait for the rest of it! So gorgeous! Stick around and head down to our gallery of today! 

Such a beautiful celebration. More to come! 

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We know you loved the ceremony of Aparna & Michael. What was not to love? A gorgeous Maharani, an elegant prince, family, color, style, and love. All fundamental ingredients for a night for the ages. After these two lovebirds tied the knot, it was time to party big time. The Westin Governor Morris hosted the grand reception and believe me, ladies, it was absolutely amazing from beginning to end. Just as you would expect out of a real Maharani princess! So amazing! Of course, we can't forget about the person who swept our bride of her feet. Raja Michael was looking totally neat wearing this royal blue tux that turned him into the Raja of Maharani Aparna's dreams. So romantic! More of this gala? Well, join us in today's gallery thanks to Studio KSD and get those ideas going! 

Amazing isn't it? More weddings yet to come!

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Are you looking for some ideas to make the most important day of your life even greater? Well, you are in the correct place, and today we have a Maharani that absolutely shines with her own light! The Indian Wedding fashion is always dynamic; every day, there is something new going on with the bashes. It can be brand new lengha designs, exotic makeup colors, you name it; weddings are never the same. Maharani Aparna knew that very well and for her nuptials decided to go big! The Westin Governor Morris saw our bride arrive in this orange sherbet saree with indigo details that totally blew me away. Such a beautiful bride! To top it all, the team from SV Bridal Concepts by Sanjana Vaswani was at its very best for our Maharani as we will see in today's gallery thanks to Studio KSD. So much happening for the gala of Aparna & Michael, ladies, so be sure not to miss an inch of it! Let's get to part one!   

Stay for more glam! 

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After the gorgeous ceremony happened, and Raevathi & Akhil united their lives for eternity, it was time to celebrate with all the Raja and Maharani style and flair. The Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center was their venue of choice and to jazz things up, the ravishing beats of AmpliFIRE Entertainment, of course! The guests were about to have the time of their lives with this bash! We know that hospitality with their loved ones is a strong Indian characteristic, and these two lovebirds did not disappoint! So amazing! To top it all, the sweet pastry wonders of The Classic Bakery & Cafe gave that extra rush of sugar impulse to keep on lighting up the dancefloor! Seriously, ladies, you can't miss this beautiful gala! More details on today's gallery thanks to Photographick Studios!   

How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?
Akhil and I met in our first class on our first day of school freshman year at college (UMD College Park). We ended up becoming good friends and started dating towards the end of that year, and got married almost 10 years since we met! I can't say there was an exact moment, but I'm glad we both eventually felt that each other was "the one"!

Share the scoop on your Proposal Story!
Akhil planned a trip to the National Arboretum, one of my favorite places around DC, and proposed in a beautiful spot by a gazebo overlooking a pond. After he proposed, we went out for dinner in DC to celebrate, and Akhil surprised me by inviting all our friends and family to celebrate - it was perfect!

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.
I really wanted a traditional wedding and it was important to me to incorporate both Tamil (my family) and Telugu (Akhil's family) traditions.  Most of the planning was around the ceremony and making sure the long ceremony went smoothly.  For the morning - decor, outfits, hair and makeup - I wanted to keep things pretty traditional, and for the reception, I wanted to keep it clean and simple.

How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
I love neutral colors and was looking for champagnes and golds, and ended up finding the perfect gown (after several trips around Mumbai and Bangalore with my family in India).

What was the most enjoyable part of the planning process, and why?
Planning some of the small details - I was really excited for my mehndi and requested my artist (@naseemhenna) to draw Bharatanatyam dancers (since I've been learning since I was 8) and it turned out so great.  I had also given a lot of thought to my outfits and hair/makeup so it was fun scrolling through Pinterest for ideas, and I think everything came out great in the end!

What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
I think guests liked all the traditions we had in the wedding from the baraat to the swing ceremony to the different games we played on the mandap. Of course, all the food was also great, and the playlist at the sangeet and reception were amazing!

Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
Akhil completely surprised me by getting up and joining my cousins dance for the last song - I had planned out almost every detail of the whole wedding so I was so shocked that he kept that secret.  Plus he did such a good job!

Do you have any words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be?
Even if the planning process feels like a lot, the end result will be amazing and so much fun!

Amazing wasn't it? More every day, stick with us! 

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It's Wednesday, and in order to keep those energies up and running, we have Raevathi & Akhil's wedding celebration coming to us from Maryland. I am so blown away by the fabric of Maharani Raevathi's saree! The orange sherbet wonder she chose for the main ceremony is everything you want out of a saree. Style, color, elegance, you name it, the attire has it all! The quintessential Indian wedding celebration started with the Baraat, thanks to Olde Towne Carriages. Raja Akhil was looking at his best to pick up his Indian princess for the ceremony, and as we will see in today's picture gallery thanks to our friends from Photographick Studios, glamour was everywhere. When and Indian couple ties the knot, everyone knows it! So many classic moments that you can't miss, ladies! So stay with us one more time to witness everything that went on at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center.

How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?
Akhil and I met in our first class on our first day of school freshman year at college (UMD College Park). We ended up becoming good friends and started dating towards the end of that year, and got married almost 10 years since we met! I can't say there was an exact moment, but I'm glad we both eventually felt that each other was "the one"!

Share the scoop on your Proposal Story!
Akhil planned a trip to the National Arboretum, one of my favorite places around DC, and proposed in a beautiful spot by a gazebo overlooking a pond. After he proposed, we went out for dinner in DC to celebrate, and Akhil surprised me by inviting all our friends and family to celebrate - it was perfect!

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.
I really wanted a traditional wedding and it was important to me to incorporate both Tamil (my family) and Telugu (Akhil's family) traditions.  Most of the planning was around the ceremony and making sure the long ceremony went smoothly.  For the morning - decor, outfits, hair and makeup - I wanted to keep things pretty traditional, and for the reception, I wanted to keep it clean and simple.

How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
I love neutral colors and was looking for champagnes and golds, and ended up finding the perfect gown (after several trips around Mumbai and Bangalore with my family in India).

What was the most enjoyable part of the planning process, and why?
Planning some of the small details - I was really excited for my mehndi and requested my artist (@naseemhenna) to draw Bharatanatyam dancers (since I've been learning since I was 8) and it turned out so great.  I had also given a lot of thought to my outfits and hair/makeup so it was fun scrolling through Pinterest for ideas, and I think everything came out great in the end!

What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
I think guests liked all the traditions we had in the wedding from the baraat to the swing ceremony to the different games we played on the mandap. Of course, all the food was also great, and the playlist at the sangeet and reception were amazing!

Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
Akhil completely surprised me by getting up and joining my cousins dance for the last song - I had planned out almost every detail of the whole wedding so I was so shocked that he kept that secret.  Plus he did such a good job!

Do you have any words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be?
Even if the planning process feels like a lot, the end result will be amazing and so much fun!

More to come, don't go anywhere!

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