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Welcome back, inspiration-seeking ladies! Today, it is our absolute pleasure to share with you all, Gurveen & Neil's incredibly gorgeous wedding vision. If we talk about style, grandeur, and glam at its finest, then this gala is for you. Beware not to fall from your chair when you take a look at Maharani Gurveen's ceremony saree! Without a doubt, one of the most beautiful fashion choices we've had here at Maharani Weddings. This soft coral fabric with intricate flower design embroidery in teal and baby pink truly left me without words! Time to make some notes, ladies, this bride is the absolute pinnacle of the Maharani style. Of course, such beauty needed a team behind to assist with every detail. For such an important task, the always incredible Dolled up by Lulu with hair and makeup and Beauty by Lishma with the stunning mehndi design and the saree draping. Seriously, you can't go bigger with a team like this! I am so positive that today's feature will light up some ideas in you, Maharanis, so time to go to our gallery of today thanks to the amazing work, as always, of Lin & Jirsa Photography! Let's go!  

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We know you are still spinning because of Maharani Shruti's dazzling beauty! No less, a true Indian princess is capable of moving mountains with her charm! What was also moved was Raja Kayur's heart with this beauty. So romantic! After the gorgeous photoshoot, the newlyweds decided to celebrate the milestone with their loved ones and friends and headed down to the Hyatt Regency Princeton for the party! The venue was beautifully decorated by none other than the team from Abhishek Decorators. We know that when they are involved with the decor, magic is expected! I am so loving the vibe of this reception and can't stop thinking about how chic their style was. Definitely, an idea fueled bash, to say the least! Join us as we witness this lavish gala coming to us from Princeton and thanks to Lightyear Studio for today's gallery! Let's get to it! 

How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?
Met my husband when we both were still in our medical training, at the hospital, and although it isn't the most romantic place, we kept crossing paths. He asked me out on a date which turned into many and really "courted" me. I immediately knew he was the one and after that, everything fell into place! 

Share the scoop on your Proposal Story!
He proposed to me in the most romantic and grandeur way at a prestigious library. He got my coworkers involved and everything was planned to the T. I walked into the library and was serenaded with music and his Bhangra dancing skills! He had our closest friends and family who flew from all across the country as part of the surprise as well and of course, I said yes! 

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.
My Wedding was in Bangalore, India. Our Haldi and Sangeet were at my aunt's victorian style bungalow. I wanted everything to be a blend of both our backgrounds of the South and the North. With the help of my mom, we picked traditional South Indian flowers and focused on Lotus as my theme for the wedding and kept the colors more vibrant. My Haldi saree is close to me as it was a vintage heirloom Kanjeevaram saree of my aunt's that she wore on her wedding day. I also wore a traditional Kanjeevaram saree with lotus hand embroidery work on my wedding day along with vintage temple jewelry that remains a part of my family's collection. My mandap was set with shades of pink and purple along with a rose-petaled entrance.  We kept the reception classy as the venue in Shangri-La was beautiful to begin with. I had a rose flowered backdrop for my reception and wore a beige lehenga. My wedding was at the ITC Gardenia, Bengaluru and reception were at the Shangri-La. We decided to have another reception in New Jersey, our home town, at the Hyatt in Princeton, NJ. The theme there was to really keep everything on light pastel colors with a starry night theme. Our Decor was done by Abhishek Decorators and reception planning was done by eventsbyshrishti. 

How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
I knew I had to wear a traditional kanjeevaram saree and my mom went to Kanchi to select the saree. The colors were traditional white with pink tones. The color was cool tones of pink and purple to reflect the Lotus flower. 

What was the most enjoyable part of the planning process, and why?
Bringing both sides of the family together, especially to my hometown in Bangalore, India was a different experience.  

What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
That it was a destination wedding and such a colorful experience with an abundance of beautiful flowers and traditional South Indian flair. 

Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
Seeing my parents and my family put in so much effort during this process and having those late nights planning and organizing the event. 

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.
The Sangeet theme was shades of green and took place at my Uncle and Aunt's home in Bangalore, the yard was adorned with lights and flowers and we had games and performances and then danced the night away, sipping on custom India drinks called "Turban Bourbon", "Shru-Tai" and "Whis-Kay". The Reception in the US was travel themed, and based on our entrance song, "Sky Full of Stars", with a starlit backdrop. We had a postcard like pictures from our wedding and travels and set them atop each gold charger plate, with an area for guests to write us a note, give some travel recommendations, or a few words of marital advice. In addition, our party favors were leather luggage tags adorned with the quote "And so the adventure begins...".

Amazing wasn't it? Don't go anywhere more to come! 

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There are many Maharanis whose dream is to get married in the most over the top venue. Other Maharanis prefer to keep things simple but strikingly elegant for their nuptials. But there are some that decide to go big and get married in India with all the flair and color of the motherland. That was the case of Shruti & Kayur, who decided to tie the knot in the land of the Ganges and what a ceremony that was! Today, and thanks to Lightyear Studio, we are going to witness their celebration back in the US, starting with a lovely photoshoot and then a reception for the ages. The Hyatt Regency Princeton hosted both events and as you probably imagine, glam and elegance were everywhere. I am so smitten by the style of these two, especially Maharani Shruti's gorgeous sky blue and teal reception lengha. So dazzling! Want to experience something even grander? Head to our gallery of today for more!   

How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?
Met my husband when we both were still in our medical training, at the hospital, and although it isn't the most romantic place, we kept crossing paths. He asked me out on a date which turned into many and really "courted" me. I immediately knew he was the one and after that, everything fell into place! 

Share the scoop on your Proposal Story!
He proposed to me in the most romantic and grandeur way at a prestigious library. He got my coworkers involved and everything was planned to the T. I walked into the library and was serenaded with music and his Bhangra dancing skills! He had our closest friends and family who flew from all across the country as part of the surprise as well and of course, I said yes! 

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.
My Wedding was in Bangalore, India. Our Haldi and Sangeet were at my aunt's victorian style bungalow. I wanted everything to be a blend of both our backgrounds of the South and the North. With the help of my mom, we picked traditional South Indian flowers and focused on Lotus as my theme for the wedding and kept the colors more vibrant. My Haldi saree is close to me as it was a vintage heirloom Kanjeevaram saree of my aunt's that she wore on her wedding day. I also wore a traditional Kanjeevaram saree with lotus hand embroidery work on my wedding day along with vintage temple jewelry that remains a part of my family's collection. My mandap was set with shades of pink and purple along with a rose-petaled entrance.  We kept the reception classy as the venue in Shangri-La was beautiful to begin with. I had a rose flowered backdrop for my reception and wore a beige lehenga. My wedding was at the ITC Gardenia, Bengaluru and reception were at the Shangri-La. We decided to have another reception in New Jersey, our home town, at the Hyatt in Princeton, NJ. The theme there was to really keep everything on light pastel colors with a starry night theme. Our Decor was done by Abhishek Decorators and reception planning was done by eventsbyshrishti. 

How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
I knew I had to wear a traditional kanjeevaram saree and my mom went to Kanchi to select the saree. The colors were traditional white with pink tones. The color was cool tones of pink and purple to reflect the Lotus flower. 

What was the most enjoyable part of the planning process, and why?
Bringing both sides of the family together, especially to my hometown in Bangalore, India was a different experience.  

What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
That it was a destination wedding and such a colorful experience with an abundance of beautiful flowers and traditional South Indian flair. 

Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
Seeing my parents and my family put in so much effort during this process and having those late nights planning and organizing the event. 

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.
The Sangeet theme was shades of green and took place at my Uncle and Aunt's home in Bangalore, the yard was adorned with lights and flowers and we had games and performances and then danced the night away, sipping on custom India drinks called "Turban Bourbon", "Shru-Tai" and "Whis-Kay". The Reception in the US was travel themed, and based on our entrance song, "Sky Full of Stars", with a starlit backdrop. We had a postcard like pictures from our wedding and travels and set them atop each gold charger plate, with an area for guests to write us a note, give some travel recommendations, or a few words of marital advice. In addition, our party favors were leather luggage tags adorned with the quote "And so the adventure begins...".

Stay for the lavish reception! We count on you! 

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After the gorgeous ceremony came to an end, it was time to move the celebration to the reception hall of the exclusive Los Coyotes Country Club. The hectic nature of weddings was no biggie for these two lovebirds. The reason? The Marigold Company's planning and design skills of course. They single-handedly crafted the bash with the orientation of Nirmal & Srikanth and it was absolutely amazing. The newlyweds also knew that they wanted the best for their guests and for that, they requested the culinary wonders from Vishnu Catering for their special night. We all know the striking and unique flavor of their dishes so it was no surprise this cuisine gurus were chosen for the task. The newlyweds also made sure that good music was an absolute must for their nuptials as well. The dance floor surely was on fire with the team from 3D Sounds who brought the ravishing playlists and lights to complete the entire Indian wedding celebration experience. I'm so excited for this feature, ladies, so without further ado, here it is, part two of today's gallery thanks to Peter Nguyen Studio. 

More inspiration and beautiful couples tomorrow, dolls, stay with us! 

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We know that you ladies are well aware of the importance of color when it comes to choosing a bridal outfit. So many options but just a few choices. Some Maharanis decide to go with the traditional red or burgundy outfit and others decide to give it a twist and chose the most vivid and lavish colors around. Today's bride is right in between and her style can definitely be experienced in today's images, thanks to our friends from Peter Nguyen Studio. First, for the Sangeet, our bride chose an orange sherbet toned lengha that as it went from top to toe, it changed color to ruby. For the main ceremony and with Dolled Up by Lulu's embellishment, she picked this tone of light beige/coral and light cyan that totally made me sigh. So incredible! Of course, Maharani Nirmal had to be just glowing when Raja Srikanth arrived with Cindy Cinderella Carriages's ride! Seriously, I'm loving this Maharani's overall fashion sense. I know you, dolls, are going to love it as well. More of this gala? Check the complete gallery and Join us as we travel to California for Nirmal & Srikanth's jubilee!

See you soon for part two, dolls! 

Dolled up by Lulu, Peter Nguyen Studio, Cindy Cinderella Carriages, The Marigold Company, 3D Sounds and Vishnu Catering are members of the Platinum Guide. Love what you see? Explore their portfolios.

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Cindy Cinderella Carriages VIEW PORTFOLIO

The Marigold Company VIEW PORTFOLIO

3D Sounds VIEW PORTFOLIO

Vishnu Catering VIEW PORTFOLIO

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