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Beauty is center stage at this fabulously flower-filled Indian wedding from A&A Video Productions and every colorful bloom is a picture of perfection. To kick off their festivities, this bride and groom celebrate with a sublime sangeet decked out in bright greens, hot yellows, and some dashes of electric pink. Love it! At the ceremony styled by Decor One, the aisle is brimming with bouquets as our sweethearts tie the knot. Seriously, dolls, how gorgeous is this glowing scene?! Soon enough we're at the illuminated reception where towering florals adorn the tables. The venue is absolute luxury! I'm taking notes on this decor and skipping to the gallery for even more inspiration! 

What a treat! Come back tomorrow, Maharanis, for more bridal beauty! 

Flowers, flowers, flowers! This gorgeous Indian wedding set in the picturesque Grand Canyon State is an absolute floral fantasy and I'm loving every colorful blossom! At the outdoor ceremony, the aisle is lined with bountiful bouquets in red, blue, and violet (and peacock feathers!) and the mandap is decorated with bright, coordinating blooms. So posh! Our beaming bride and groom tie the knot while the sun shines on and soon they're making a grand entrance to their spectacularly lush reception where more extravagant roses and orchids await. Sameer Soorma Photography is sure to capture pics of every elegant touch while Robles Video Productions keeps the cameras rolling for a fabulous video. Every detail is dazzling! I can't resist heading back to the gallery for a second look! 

What a dream! I'll see you tomorrow, loves, with another wedding gem! 

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I hope you're ready for a fabulous Tuesday, Maharanis! We've got a sensational fusion celebration in store and you know what that means: double the fashion, double the events, double the beauty! I am such a fan of these spectacular soirees because we get to admire twice the glam! Bride Judy starts out in a truly sublime white lace gown for her first ceremony and then switches into a glittering strawberry-red lengha choli for the second set of nuptials. Too lovely! She's back in her sweetheart-style ensemble for the breathtaking reception by Divine Celebrations & Events and the sapphire and violet floral centerpieces are entirely enchanting! I mean, wow! When Platinum Guide vendors are on hand, it's guaranteed to be gorgeous! Planet DJ Productions is spinning the beats while Goldstein Photography plays paparazzi to our happy couple and I'm having so much fun that I'm gonna dance myself back through the gallery for more!

Until tomorrow, lovelies, stay gorgeous! 

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Ready for a double dose of Maharani magic? We've got it! This fabulous fusion wedding from Palermo Photo showcases two sensational ceremonies (which means TWO gorgeous outfits!) and the beauty begins with a lovely outdoor portrait sesh in picturesque Pennsylvania. With a lush green backdrop, our lovebirds flash their beaming smiles for the camera and soon enough it's time to head inside to wed under a shimmering gold and purple mandap. Divine Celebrations & Events ensures that both the Hindu and Christian events are designed to perfection and when the reception gets underway, Planet DJ Productions turns up the Bollywood beats. What an unforgettable soiree! If you want more style, dolls, just follow me to the gallery!

From the bride: "I didn’t think Ronak was going to be able to surprise me. After 5 years of dating, I was accustomed to thinking getting engaged was right around the corner. So when he pulled off a surprise engagement at my favorite winery, I was beyond ecstatic.
On August 2, 2012, Ronak and I left our home to attend a University of Virginia Alumni happy hour. In the middle of the hour-long drive, I fell asleep. Luck was on Ronak’s side. I wasn’t awake to notice that we passed the exit and were driving on winding country roads. I woke up as we were approaching the winery. Ronak was really calm and told me we weren’t going to UVA, we were going to have a picnic. Veritas, the winery, is in a gorgeous location nestled among grapevines and with beautiful mountain scenery.
We found a secluded spot with two chairs under a tree. Ronak was visibly more nervous but stayed cool and told me we were going to play a game. I love games! Ronak had printed out pictures of special occasions from every year we had been dating. I had to tell him what year the picture had taken place and what we were doing. It was a beautiful walk down memory lane of all the amazing moments we had shared together. The last picture was a picture of my engagement ring. He pulled it out of his pocket, got down on one knee, and proposed. Lots of happy tears and champagne were flowing after this moment. Ronak had packed a picnic and even brought me flowers!
The day could not have been more perfect. The one thing that made it even more special was that Ronak proposed on my parent’s wedding anniversary!
Ronak and I started wedding planning and both shared the vision of the day being the most fun day of our lives. We also agreed that we were okay with veering from tradition in order to blend our different cultural backgrounds.
Ronak chose the color gold to represent his Indian culture and I chose my favorite color purple. Being from two different religions, we knew we wanted a unique wedding venue, instead of a church. Our ceremony took place at the Heinz History Center and our reception was at the Tropical Garden at Phipps Conservatory. The tropical garden is an India garden, which made it the perfect choice.
The wedding day consisted of two ceremonies, a Hindu ceremony followed by a Christian ceremony. Ronak followed Indian tradition and arrived on a horse, with dancing, and a lot of curious spectators. We exchanged flower garlands and were married under a purple and gold mandap. Guests showered us with rice as a blessing after the ceremony.
Between the ceremonies, our guests were able to tour the museum, enjoy snacks, or get a henna design on their hand. The henna artist represented the Indian culture.
The Christian ceremony started with a string quartet playing contemporary music. I loved the idea of a traditional string quartet, but playing modern music. I started my walk down the aisle by myself, with the instrumental version of 'Yellow' by Coldplay in the background. Ronak met me halfway and we finished the walk together. The ceremony was very personal as our officiant told our love story. The vows we exchanged were written by us.
It was important that I honored my dad’s memory on my wedding day. I had a table with a poem, candle, and flowers. The poem read 'Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day… unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed, and very dear.' My florist created beautiful bouquets. I loved mine because it was wrapped with my dad’s necktie. I thought about him as I gripped the bouquet the whole way down the aisle.
The reception was exactly how we envisioned. An explosion of purple and an amazing dance party. Guests dined on Italian and Indian fare before diving into the cookie table. Personalized details were sprinkled throughout the venue. We had a bangle bar as wedding favors. Guests were asked to sign a map by choosing their favorite place they think we should visit. The dance floor was filled with feet the entire night. We ended the evening with late night snacks from our favorite, Chick-fil-A.
From start to finish, our day was memorable and a complete reflection of Ronak and I. We had the most fun and beautiful day of our lives. Mission accomplished!"

Happy weekend, Maharanis! See you on Monday!

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Glam-tastic! Today's pair of sweethearts is kicking off their celebration with some serious style. Rolling up to the venue in a luxe Lamborghini, this Raja is leading one fashionable baraat! And his gorgeous bride is equally chic in a bright cherry red lengha that sparkles from top to toe—love her shimmery silver stems too! To keep things extra classy, after their traditional Sikh ceremony, these newlyweds hold their reception in a super hip venue filled with posh vintage rides. Wow! This entire event is just oozing top-tier radiance, so it makes sense that Platinum-status MnMfoto Wedding Photography is on the scene to snap pics of every detail! Join me as I admire the complete collection of fabulous-ness in the gallery!

Come back tomorrow for more wedding fun! 

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