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After getting married in 2020, Pia and Om postponed their wedding reception to 2021. The wait paid off! These two planned the most lovely celebration that included a Sangeet, a Mehndi function and a beautiful bash at the unique Tenk West Bank. This locale is a warehouse built in the 1880s as a machine and tool factory! The former industrial spot set the scene for this grand celebration that featured a joyful Baraat procession that incorporated the bride and groom and that kicked start the party. The bridal entourage showcased mismatched ensembles while Pia showed off her best style wearing a gorgeous lehenga choli set in a blue hue. She effortlessly expressed her own style, opting for a natural hair and makeup look and light jewelry. Decorated with reddish mandala mehndi designs, Pia's hands were perfectly on point with her trousseau! Raja Om looked super dapper! He picked a burgundy dinner jacket paired with a black bow tie and tuxedo pants. Just the right amount of glam for the occasion! Gorgeous greenery and a stunning palette of yellow, orange, and white blooms decorated the large room and elevated the reception's decor. At the same time, wedding professional DJ Mavi exceeded all expectations offering the partygoers a large selection of music. This highly experienced DJ guaranteed the party went on until late! While dim lights gave the venue an auspicious vibe where everyone could mingle and celebrate Pia and Om! The magic of the evening was artistically captured by Making the Moment Photography! The acclaimed photo artists tell the story of this couple's festival of love in a gallery you can't miss! Check out every snap and get inspired by this exceptional event. 

Wait for more real wedding inspiration tomorrow! 

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Elizabeth and Justin opted for a seaside celebration, and we are beyond delighted to bring you all the details! This lovely pair went for a romantic gateway in Cancun, got engaged in this tropical paradise, and finally made it their wedding destination! Indian Destination Wedding helped the duo find the perfect five-star resort in the heart of the Mayan Riviera to celebrate their fusion affair. The Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya's private beach was the spot for Elizabeth and Justin to throw an oceanside wedding Celebration. Their fun-filled Madhuramveppu festivities kicked off the spree that ended with a fantastic firework show! For this occasion, Maharani Elizabeth flaunted her best traditional style wearing a beautiful Kerala saree paired with an intricate mehendi design created by Loto Mehndi. Meanwhile, Justin also chose the traditional groom's dress and donned elegant white and gold colors. Throwing a destination wedding of this scale requires some careful planning and experience. Thankfully the couple had Pyaar Planning orchestrating the functions as mother nature had other plans on their big day. A tropical heavy rain and thunderstorms made them change the ceremony spot to an indoor locale. "As the moment I hit the aisle all of our guests screamed and cheerleaded as I walked down! It meant the world to us knowing they supported us through the rain and shine." Elizabeth says. This time, Maharani Elizabeth wore a stunning strapless mermaid gown she accessorized with a long delicate veil and a lovely bouquet while her entourage joined her wearing pink sarees. While Styling Trio kept her makeup soft and natural. After exchanging vows, the celebration continued with a fabulous reception where All Culture DJS made the newlyweds dance the night away. Film Art Studio was there to watch them have the time of their life on the happiest day of their lives, capturing it all in a beautiful series of images you can't miss! All the couples planning their own big destination affair, please scroll down and visit our full gallery!  

How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?
Engaged to my greatest blessing.
Our journey began as a classic love at first sight. Justin walked past me one night on the streets of Houston and we immediately locked eyes, and stared unapologetically. He stopped with some friends nearby and after several obvious mutual glances, I saw him walk towards me and wave. Smiling ear to ear, we approached and walked directly to one another, meeting halfway (the first of many meetings halfway, literally.)
We knew on our first date, a week later, we found our forever.
Though our story started as a Bollywood fairytale, it brought no shortages in major trials and tribulations. So incredibly grateful we survived 5.5 years of our LDR, and actively chose each other. Ecstatic to start this new chapter with my soulmate and best friend.
Share the scoop on your Proposal Story!
Justin and I decided to finally vacation to Cancun following a long drawn-out period of quarantine and he proposed to me on the beach in Mexico where we later decided to also get married.
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.
Once we decided on a destination wedding in Mexico, we hired fing to help us find the resort that matched our needs — Hard Rock Riviera Maya. We hired the majority of house vendors and we’re thoroughly impressed and satisfied.
How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
Wedding dress - for those who knew me, fitness is a huge part of my identity and given how much time I spend in the gym, it's no surprise I chose a body form-fitting dress — mermaid style with a train.
In terms of reception lehenga, I prefer nude/pastel shades so chose a blinged-out light baby pink that complimented the custom lehengas I had designed for my bridesmaids.
What was the most enjoyable part of the planning process, and why?
Knowing that in spite of the stress, uncertainties, and changes during the process - my constant and one certainty remained my fiancé and now husband. Wedding planning evokes a roller coaster of emotions and challenges, but it’s important to not lose sight of why you’re enduring it in the first place.
What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
Both my husband and I felt immensely grateful to all 200 of our guests who flew from all over the world (Australia, India, UK, Dubai, US) to Mexico to attend our wedding, so we invested a great deal in our entertainment - fire show/water drum show, fireworks, dhol player, mehendi artists for the guest, harpist, and violinist, etc. I’d say they enjoyed that the most. :)
Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
The moment the fireworks went off during our madhuramveppu and everyone’s face lit up and jumped with joy. Our friends literally lifted us up all night on the dance floor!
Also, we got hit with unprecedented heavy rain and thunderstorms 30 minutes before our beach ceremony so consequently, we had to change locations on the shortest of notice. The vendors pulled together and moved everything within 30 minutes and momentarily the sun came out. The stress was palpable and evidently, our loved ones felt our pain, as the moment I hit the aisle all of our guests screamed and cheerleaded as I walked down! It meant the world to us knowing they supported us through the rain and shine.

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Memorable weddings are worth waiting for! After a three-year wait, Aarti and Tarit finally tied the knot at a beautiful spring destination wedding! They chose the Hummingbird Nest Ranch in California for their traditional soirée. Nestled in the heart of the Santa Susana Mountains, the property features picturesque natural views and exquisite Spanish architecture that worked perfectly as a backdrop for their special event. The couple put together the ultimate traditional Indian wedding with the help of Vanessa Domenech Events. Specializing in South Asian Weddings, Vanessa and her team designed and coordinated this destination wedding impeccably. They decided on a palette of luminous shades they used on all florals: coral, pink, peaches, and even bright yellow. A rainbow of roses, created by Tip Top Event Designs, adorned the wedding stage and were also incorporated on each table that surrounded the dancefloor. When the sun came down, DJ Scorpio created a music-filled reception and set the energy for the partygoers. While Brick and Brass provided the cocktails so everyone could stir up and cheer for the newlyweds with refreshing wedding drinks! Fashion was an essential matter for these two. They opted for traditional yet elegant ensembles. Aarti stunned at the ceremony in a coral peach silk saree elegantly draped and opted for a stunning red lehenga design for her bash. She was a blushing bride and looked flawless from begging to end, thanks to pro stylist and MUA Dolled Up By Lulu. Tarti aimed for a red carpet look, wearing a cream color Sherwani for his ceremony and a black asymmetrical Kurta suit for the reception. Both looks exuded elegance and a modern vibe. Check all the beautiful moments the talented team of Reel Initiative captured in our full gallery. They will leave you speechless! 

Thanks for reading loves! I hope you find a good doze of inspiration in this beautiful union. 

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Good morning, ladies! We're glad to be back with a new love story that we are sure you will love! This time, we will take you on a visual journey through Priya & Bhavik's wedding by taking a look at the fabulous shots captured by VEK Photo. Thoroughly planned by Events by Hala, today's real-life fairytale has all the things we love and so much more, so get ready to be amazed! This time around, we'll be joining our two lovebirds at the Sheraton McKinney Hotel to be part of the wedding reception and events that united their lives in marriage. Right from the start, we have to say that this celebration was an ode to perfection and an extravaganza. But there is no surprise here, as the talented crew from Elegant Affairs took care of the mesmerizing decor that left everyone speechless. The elegance and beauty surrounding this celebration are reflected in the looks of our gorgeous Maharani Priya. She looked ravishing dressed in her stunning attires by Binari Art, very well complemented with the flawless hairstyle and makeup designed by Ms. Painted Lady. A La' Couture took care of the incredible jewelry while Henna by Uzma created a spectacular Mehndi. After the ceremony, all the guests had a great time dancing to the beats of DJ Riz Entertainment who not only took care of the music but the lighting as well. If you loved today's wedding, don't forget to visit this spectacular gallery to relive all the moments surrounding this inspiring event. It's worth the while!

Maharanis, that is all for today! Come back tomorrow for more romantic stories that we have for you!

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Good Morning, ladies! Do you know how they say that perfection is in the details? Well, we want to help you achieve that beautiful and perfect wedding you've always imagined, and there is no better way to do it than check today's lovely photoshoot of Shalini & Neil's wedding. So, get ready! Today, we'll be taking you inside the Delta Hotels by Marriott Anaheim Garden Grove halls to look at what perfection looks like! Flawlessness was everywhere here, and our lovely Maharani was no exception. Shalini wanted to wear a red outfit, not just because it is traditional but because she wanted to add some memories of her romantic and emotional proposal event. Frontier Heritage made her look simply breathtaking by selecting an amazing bridal lengha for her. She also wore elegant hair and makeup to highlight her natural cuteness, and fancy jewelry was present too. There is no doubt she looked like royalty with the dreamed attire! To enhance the venue's beauty, Kismet Event Design crafted marvelous backgrounds and scenarios, we are sure you will love as they demonstrate how you can use your decor to create incredible shots that will make you look splendid. It was with our happy bride's favorite colors and tones on this occasion. Definitely, Events by Sep designed a luxury, classy and chic unforgettable event. But if you want to add a joyful ambiance to your reception party, don't forget to have a great DJ to liven up every moment of your big day; Fusion Sounds are the way to go. They have an endless repertoire of rhythms and lightning services that will put everyone to dance! And In case you were wondering who is the mastermind behind today's visual masterpieces, it is none other than Greycard Photography. So, if you want to relieve this magnificent celebration, we have more impressive shots for you in today's full gallery.  Go check them out!  You'll be enchanted.

How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?
I knew he was the one when I first came down to Pittsburgh only to have a delayed flight! I was supposed to come in at 6 pm and instead came home at midnight. When I walked in he had this whole dinner at home set up, with plates and red napkins and candles! He even cooked the perfect meal!
Share the scoop on your Proposal Story!
What I thought would be a fancy lunch date on top of the mountain turned out to be the man of my dreams popping the question! Somehow he got me dressed up, got my nails done, and got to on a gondola without any suspicion. When he got to the location on the top, I saw the proposal set up, and I said to him, "Oh, look, someone is getting proposed to; we can't go there" I tried to stop him many many times from going closer and closer to the site. It clicked to me when the violist started playing the Wada Raha song that this proposal was for me! He proposed, and everyone around the site cheered, and then 5 mins later our whole family showed up! Literally all of them from all over the states!
Location: @crystalmountain
Photographer: @larsonfotographic
Violinist: @christiebeckerviolin playing Wada Raha
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 started planning in the middle of COVID, thinking it would go away. But all of my vendors were really nice and willing to work with me. We originally had a July date, but due to restrictions in other countries, we had to push back our date to December. Our vendors were flexible in making the change without any issues. I started off booking my make-up artist Drea first! We only had our date at this point. Then I went on to book my venue and wedding planner at the same time. The rest fell in place one by one!
How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
This was really hard since I was not able to go to India and new outfits were not coming to the states. I knew I wanted to wear red. The first store we went to was Frontier in LA. I tried on a few but really fell in love with one of them. But I knew I should try more when I went to NY and NJ. So a few months later I went around and tried on more, sometimes I tried them on just to entertain myself and see if I liked anything I wore! But all I could think of was that outfit I really liked. The week after I told my mom to just go purchase the one I really liked and she face timed me and we bought it!
I also wanted to wear my mom's wedding sari or try to incorporate it into my outfit somehow! The final look didn't come together till the week before but I decide to wear it with a white choli as my baarat outfit. This was super special because my mom and I did a little welcome dance as well.
What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
They all said they loved the food and coming to California even though the weather wasn't the best!
Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
Every time I look at our highlight video all of the memories just rush in now! I think the most fun I had was during our pithi and sangeet night. We did a flash mob during the sangeet and it was the most amazing thing ever that came together!
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.
Pithi: The theme for this event was Capri/lemon. The team did an amazing job making the ganpathi in various blue sea items!
Satak: The idea was to go with something peaceful and serenity. So we decided to do a lotus in the background with cherry trees coming from the side.
Sangeet: The theme was Jaipur. I called this event Pink City Soriee on our invites.
Wedding: All white with greenery
Reception: I wanted to bring back a little bit of the proposal to bring in a full circle of this time period. We added a mountain decal on our dance floor with red and purple flowers through out the backdrop and tables.
Do you have any words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be?
Enjoy it all! Try not to worry too much about small details and small fights with your parents. Go with the flow and enjoy it because it won't come again.
Anything else you want to tell us? We'd love to hear all about your other details! (jewelry, mehndi, venue, cake, bouquets, etc.)
HairMake up: @dreavmakeup
Event Planner: @eventsbysep
Pithi Decor: @onyxmoonevents
Decor: @hellokismet
Photo: @greycardphotography
Video: @aveclumiereproductions
Henna: @mehndibymasu
DJ/Lighting: @fusionsoundsla
Reception Donuts: @thefrygirlinc
Satak:
Bride’s Outfit: @mayyurgirotracouture
Groom’s Outfit: @rivesseclothing
Sangeet:
Bride’s Outfit: @papadontpreachbyshubhika
Groom’s Outfit: @mayyurgirotracouture
Wedding:
Bride’s Outfit: @frontierheritage
Groom’s Outfit: @aveindiadesign.newyork
Reception:
Bride’s Outfit: Daminis in NJ
Groom’s Outfit: Indochino

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