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Adriana and Vikas pulled the ultimate fusion wedding and chose to hold a Christian ceremony to celebrate their joining and honor the brides’ background. On their second big day, Apollo Fotografie and the lovely Adriana and Vikas headed to the Palace of Fine Arts where the celebrated photo team captured the allurement of the soulmates at this historic location! For this occasion, Vikas picked a formal tuxedo while Adriana wore a timeless white lace wedding dress and a cathedral length veil completing the romantic updo which Hair & Makeup by Katye created for her and added a dramatic look to the attire! The ceremony at the majestic St. Dominic Catholic Church was followed by an elegant reception decorated by The Flower House carefully selecting florals and details in charming neutral colors. The guests were indulged with the live sets that DJ Twin Spin played and encouraged everyone to hit the dance floor! Check the awe-inspiring images of this fascinating couple our full gallery!  

Congrats to the newlyweds! See you in our next post!

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To keep the spirit of their culture alive, today’s newlyweds Jenny and Shawn changed their western wedding attires for traditional outfits before starting the propitious celebrations. Our bride Jenny shined in a deep red silk saree with golden motifs which matched the henna paisleys designs by Heena Das Beauty adorning her hands. Pedestals Floral Decorators took the reception décor to the next level with a silvery sweetheart stage framed with two splendid columns that displayed a bed of flowers at the top! The violet hues reigned during the night from the florals to the Palermo Bakery’s majestic white wedding cake decked with delicate lavender buttercream flowers and a perfect “Always and Forever” topper. In the middle of a romantic midst, Jenny and Shawn had a timeless first dance accompanied by Aldo Ryan Entertainment’s music which House of Talent Studio recorded with the rest of the fantastic moments that included a lovely dinner, the speeches, and the cake-cutting!  Get a glimpse of this cute pair special day in our full gallery!

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It’s time to get the party started for Sneha and Ashif! Fully orchestrated by Platinum Dream Events, the stunning reception was pure joy and fun! The night began with DJ USA setting the party mood with energetic music and the good-looking couple amazed the crowd with a unique entry and an incredibly upbeat first dance, the video of the scene has reached over a million views on Youtube! No wonder why they have decided to help prepare other couples for their own first dance, just amazing! As elegant as the couple was, the shimmery gold and white wedding cake that ChocaL8kiss created was amazing and flawlessly blended with the décor! This cute pair looked simply glamorous! Maliha Khan created a drop-dead gorgeous hair and makeup combo for Sneha that made her glow in her glittering lehenga. The dashing groom, Ashif, looked perfectly lovely in a full white tuxedo jacket and a pair of elegant black velvet smoking slippers. Look over Mood Republic Studios’ amazing images of this Bollywood style soiree in our full gallery!

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.
Wedding planning overall is never easy, especially for the big fat Indian weddings with multiple ceremonies on multiple days. My husband is Bengali Muslim and I am Hindu Tamilian so we decided to combine our backgrounds in every element of our wedding process. We served Rooh-Afza and Mango Lassi during our ceremonies as light refreshments - two traditional drinks of the Bengali and Chennai cultures, respectively. We also coordinated music, dress, and events that would cater to guests from both sides. Our pre-wedding events consisted of a traditional Bengali-style Haldi in Long Island and a Mehendi in Maryland. Our Nikkah, Brahmin wedding ceremony, and reception were all on the same day at Sheraton Mahwah, NJ.

Although it took a lot of time planning everything, we enjoyed making all of our selections and being creative throughout the process. My husband was very involved throughout everything and took care of so many details which made it a lot easier for me!

As far as venue, hair/make up, and décor - I've had a lot of friends get married around the New Jersey area and all of them had detailed excel spreadsheets with vendors listed. This made it a lot easier for me to narrow down my search and figure out what I wanted. The details sort of just fell into place, checklist after checklist. We had so many people helping us throughout the process so it never felt too overwhelming. My bridesmaids and maids of honor were amazing in taking care of so many things from setting up my parents' basement for my Mehendi to organizing transportation and housing for each other during our events which were in 3 different states! We also had the amazing help of our wedding coordinators (and good friends!) Mayank and Payal at Platinum Dream Events who helped every step of the way! I remember in particular one night when both of them were on the phone with us until midnight on a weekday helping us hash out details. Honestly, it takes a village to make a wedding come together and it truly was a spectacular and special experience. It made the actual day so much more worth it after all the effort. 


How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
I wore flowered jewelry and a sari from Bangladesh for the Holud, a simple colorful lehenga for the Mehendi, a maroon and gold lehenga for the Nikkah, a 6-yard and then 9-yard Kanchipuram silk sari for the Brahmin wedding, and a light teal sequin lehenga for the reception. I had my mom and my brother select my wedding saris in South India and I went to Delhi to select my Mehendi and reception lehengas and my husband's outfits. I knew that regardless of what I wore, I would feel amazing because of the people and the love in the room. The only preferences I had were a Nikkah lehenga that was deep maroon/gold and a reception lehenga that weighed nearly nothing so I can dance the night away! I was happy that I was able to find both within 1 day in Delhi with the help of my mom's best friend! I was initially hesitant about my light teal reception lehenga as this is not a very traditional color for a reception... but boy did I LOVE wearing it, especially for our first dance! I truly felt like a princess the whole day! Teal was always my favorite color but now I love it even more every time I see an outfit in that shade. 

What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
I think our guests enjoyed the energy of our wedding, simply put. The air was just filled with exquisite joy the whole time. The messages, social media posts, emails, and phone calls after the wedding just overwhelmed us with so much love that we knew that our wedding day seeped with this feeling for everyone. 

Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
I was carried into the room at 8:30 am by my brother and my cousin brothers on a Doli. The doors swung open. I saw a whole crowd of people that I love. And in the center of all of it was Ashif. He started crying immediately. But he was so handsome and majestic. To the side were my parents and Ashif's mom, also crying. And then I started crying. I will never forget that feeling. It gives me goosebumps right now. There was just so much love at that moment. 

Do you have any words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be?
Brides - you are beautiful, loved, and celebrated. This is a big event and a big day for you. But spend some time during all the madness to zoom out. Take a deep breath. Close your eyes. Smile. Feel blessed and feel loved. It’s hard not to stress especially the days leading up to the wedding... trust me I know. But nothing is the end of the world. Realize that it will never be perfect but it will always be okay at the end of the day. Just have fun in the process and soak up the love on the actual day, because, girl... you deserve every bit of it! 

Get some more ideas for your own grand Bollywood nuptials tomorrow!

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Quickly after the charming ceremony, Harlori and Jaspreet slipped into their reception outfits to start with the party vibe! Harlori hair and makeup jaw-dropping look was all created by Primp Beauty and matched seamlessly with her light cyan lehenga. The Sheraton Detroit Novi was the venue picked by the newlyweds to celebrate their love story, here Utsav Planners, Inc. worked side by side with Christopher and Company to embellish the location producing an outstanding result! Rangoli provided the authentic Indian cuisine to impress the crowd. DJ Naveen also impressed the attendees by adding some brightness to the décor with their fascinating lights and providing the best music for the guests and the newly-wedded couple. The sweet moment of the night arrived when Harlori and Jaspreet cut the very first slice of their three-tier white cake created by Sweet Dreams Bakery. See the countless images of the big bash captured by Capturing Arts in our full gallery.

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There is no doubt that the beautiful union of Raashi and Akhil has made us sigh more than one time! It’s just so adorable how Wildcolors by abi brilliantly shot the simple moments of affection between these two and the cute stares into each other’s eyes that seriously warm our hearts! To celebrate their once-in-a-lifetime event, the newlyweds moved indoors of the Huntcliff River Club to have an unforgettable first dance that kicked off the wedding celebrations! For his big night, the downright dapper groom Akhil opted for a midnight blue tuxedo with black lapels and bow tie, just the right amount of glam and formality. Bride Raashi showed off her impeccable taste by choosing a full white lehenga outfit paired with an exquisitely embroidered jacket that she removed later on to have a comfier outfit to hit the dance floor. Pot Bharoon Atlanta delivered a gorgeous paisley wedding cake design with a cute cake topper of the newlyweds, it was later offered as the dessert for the tasty Indian dinner catered by culinary experts of Cafe Bombay Restaurant and Catering. What a truly memorable occasion! Peruse through our full gallery to see more of this good-looking Indian wedding party.

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