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Happy Tuesday, ladies! Today, we elevate the romance with Dhwani & Rangan's intimate photo shoot leading to their wedding ceremony at The Marigold. So get ready because we are about to witness something extraordinary! Before her much anticipated walk down the aisle, Dhwani spent some time with Luxey Looks, who took care of her makeup and hairstyle needs with royal treatment. This natural beauty became the ultimate bombshell knockout thanks to the elegant hairstyle and the nude makeup that made her look like a princess. No wonder why Rangan couldn't take his eyes off of her during the romantic photoshoot carried out by the talented team at Ishan Fotografi. After this intimate and beautiful photoshoot, it was time to carry on with the outdoor wedding ceremony that united these two in marriage. The couple brought Rangoli Weddings on board to make their dream wedding come true, and the result was a wedding ceremony brimming with tradition, elegance, and beauty. They took advantage of the natural environment to create a minimalist yet gorgeous decor that revolves around the beautiful Mandap in soft pink and white hues that set the mood for this life-changing event. And we know that no wedding is complete without music. So we want to give a big shoutout to Luxe Event Group for their endless repertoire, as it provided the best musical background to enliven this entire celebration. If you want to get more details of this sweet and romantic story, you cannot miss today's gallery. It is an absolute visual delight you don't want to miss!

That is all for today, ladies! We hope to see you here tomorrow when we unveil a new love story.

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Good morning, Maharanis! April is here, and with this new month, we will bring you many love events that will make your inspiration increase. And today is not the exception! On this installment, we are pleased to present to you the beauty that surrounded Nidhi & Jagjeet's wedding ceremony hosted at the beautiful outdoors of the Brooklake Country Club. You will love the presence of our gorgeous Maharani, who burst into the room looking like royalty after being fully glamorized by BridalGal! The sleek hairstyle and nude makeup praised Nidhi's innate beauty, endowing her with so much presence and style that captivated and impressed everyone! The wedding ceremony was just perfect, and if you are wondering who was responsible for such a lovely moment, it was none other than the talented crew from KM Events Management, who planned and design what it was the dreamed wedding from our lovebirds. To enhance the beauty of this ceremony, Nidhi & Jagjeet brought  Partyland Sajawat on board, who crafted a marvelous decor, creating an intimate environment filled with many emotions and feelings. Amazing job! We are lucky to have the talent from Dideo Films Photography, who captured every single detail from the ceremony. You can relive this event by visiting today's gallery. We are sure it is going to brighten up your day! Go check it out!

Don't miss our upcomming post, as we have all details from the reception of this magical love story!

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Happy Monday, ladies! It is a brand new week, and as promised, we are here to re-fill your inspiration. On this installment, we will admire the highlights captured at the marvelous wedding celebration between Pooja & Vinay. If this sounds familiar, it is because we have previously showcased this event in a fantastic film by INZI Wedding Films that you can relive here. So let's not wait any longer and let me take you to the Hyatt Regency Reston for the traditional wedding ceremony. If you are wondering who was in charge of the floral and decor, let me tell you that Partyland Sajawat crafted the alluring details from this magical event. We loved every single aspect of this celebration, but something to remark is the beautiful and traditional Indian bridal look that our gorgeous Maharani showcased. Styles By Swati - Salon SBS took care of her hair and makeup needs, and we are utterly impressed by the final result. What style! But let's not forget to mention the beautiful lehenga from Kaaisha by Shalini that Pooja wore, You will love this spectacular outfit. If you want to relive this first part of the celebration, make sure to visit today's gallery. I know that you will obtain many ideas to start planning that dreamy wedding you have always wanted! So don't wait anymore enjoy it!

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Welcome back, Ladies! We are now ready to unveil the marvelous reception of Meera & Avinash's wedding. After their ceremony, it was time for the ravishing party to celebrate such a marvelous milestone. The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island was splendid and glowing for celebrations thanks  Myar Decor, who built a magical ambiance, with majestic flower arrangements and centerpieces gave a luxury and glam touch to every corner of the hall. What a perfect job! Combined with the designed planning from Amina Events, who, as we already know, never fail to impress, took this party to a higher level. The natural beauty of Meera made my jaw dropped as she was totally beaming with that soft lavender lehenga and her hair and makeup by  Glam by Richa! Such a beauty. The night was epic, and everyone had a blast to the rhythm of DesiBel Entertainment, who turned this gala into an awesome party. Today we are double featuring this event so that you can enjoy a marvelous photo gallery brought by Akbar Sayed Photography, and highlight-reel created by Regal Palette Studio, you can watch here. I bet this great love story will inspire you!

How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?
At first, we met briefly through mutual friends when he visited Marquette for our ISA cultural show. And of course I was captured by his handsomeness; but our story actually began 2 years after this, when we crossed paths again during a friend's birthday celebration. For whatever reason, everyone had cleared out for a while and Nash & I were the only two remaining in the room. So naturally, I took this opportunity to get to know him better and it was during this conversation that I recognized my counterpart. Little details, like our birthdays being one day apart, our challenges with having to be the younger sibling in our families of 4, and each of us considering ourselves "chameleons" because of our adaptability throughout life--he was so unique, honest, and refreshing. I had a feeling right away that this guy was going to be way more impactful in my life that I had initially thought.

Share the scoop on your Proposal Story!
Nash and I were taking a weekend roadtrip to Michigan on our own, without our dog. Saturday morning Nash had planned a wine tour at this amazing castle in Charlevoix. We were in the gift shop after the tour & the cashier recommended that we stroll by the pond area because we could go & feed birds. As we were walking over to the pond, I saw a man jogging with a dog and remember saying to Nash, "Man! We should have brought ours. We didn't we research the dog policy?"
He was just nervously laughing at this point and once we were close enough, I realized that the dog I had seen was our sweet boy Thor! And he was waiting on a bridge for us, surrounded by flowers, wine, and the cutest little sign. I was sobbing in tears at the disbelief of what was happening. Nash proposed on the bridge, and we got to capture these unbelievable moments with our pup right beside us.
We drove 6 hours back to Chicago right away, and Nash suggested that we stop by to wish our friends happy anniversary before heading home. Turns out it was a surprise party with every single one of my closest friends, even from out of town, along with our parents. The next day, he had planned a surprise brunch with one group of friends, a surprise lunch with another, followed by an evening with the rest of my immediate family members to bring the most surreal weekend to a close. I am still in awe that Nash was able to pull off 5+ surprises for me without me finding out.

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 had always dreamed of getting married outdoors near the water. Our two pieces of criteria when venue searching was that it would be along the water, and that having our dog would be able to be in all of our events. Once we visited the Ritz-Carlton resort in Amelia Island, FL it was a no-brainer.
Although we had 5 wedding events, I had a total of 8 outfits throughout the course of our wedding weekend. Every single piece was customized for me in Mumbai, except for what I wore the morning of my Grah Shanti, which was my mom's wedding sari that she had carefully preserved.
@GlamByRicha has been a close family friend of mine for years, so when it came to hair & makeup I knew I didn't want anyone else. She is so gifted at her art and she made me feel so beautiful with every look that she created. Myar Decor provided all of our florals and decor services; I wasn't a bride who had very specific visions in regards to decor but Mital worked with me so diligently, making sure no option went overlooked, and that I was comfortable with what she and her team were producing for us.
When I first met DesiBel Entertainment, our DJ team, at a wedding in Cancun in 2016 I promised myself that I wouldn't get married without them. Their saxophonist, Harshal Dave, is hands-down one of the most unique individuals I have ever met. Lastly, I cannot rave about Akbar Sayed Photography and Regal Palette Studio enough. Their work speaks for themselves and the amount of creativity and care that they put into their work is overwhelming. Nash and I were very blessed to be surrounded by teams of people with so much skill & patience.

How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
Nash and I knew from the beginning that we were not a couple destined to wear the traditional red. One of the things I learned about Nash very early on is that one of his favorite colors is actually pink! Knowing that our wedding ceremony would be held outdoors, we envisioned pink & white as the perfect combination for our special day. At the same time, I wanted the embroidery of my dress to still be traditional and not overwhelmingly heavy, simply because of the fact that I knew I was going to be outdoors all morning. I also wanted the opportunity to re-purpose my wedding outfit and wear it to other functions, rather than have it hanging in my closet for the rest of my life.

What was the most enjoyable part of the planning process, and why?
During the 11 months of wedding planning, trying to plan my dream wedding while also respecting my parents wishes was certainly a challenge. However, when I reflect on the process....it was also the most enjoyable component. I got to spend so much time with them, learn so much about their innermost thoughts and visions, strengthen our communication, and really just become so much closer to them--something I didn't think was possible after having been living with them for the majority of my life. Many people would rather have their parents on the sidelines, without any interference or input from them. But I consider myself so lucky to have had the privilege to overcome these barriers together and find a united outcome with them. Having the chance to figure out how to be on the same team before moving out: that was the most enjoyable part of planning for me.

What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
Our wedding was nearly 4 months ago; but to this day, we are still hearing from our guests about how phenomenal their Ritz-Carlton experience was throughout our wedding weekend. The most exquisite factor that we continue to hear about was the food! The concoction of dishes, the presentation of each item, and the uniqueness of the menu for each of the 5 events. We are so lucky to have met Chef Jayshri of Ritz-Carlton and have her lead the culinary experience for our wedding guests.

Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
Absolutely. Our vidaai was the most memorable part of the entire weekend for me. Nash and I had decided on a 2-person scooter for our departure after the wedding. We knew this would be met with a lot of surprise as its not very traditional; but what we did not anticipate was how liberating our vidaai would really feel for us. Amelia Island is so unique, as it is surrounded by tunnels of trees as well as water....getting to drive off after the wedding, wrapped up around my new husband, wind in our faces with no one else around us, and being surrounded by this kind of beauty. It was truly the definition of "bliss".

Do you have any words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be?
If it won't matter 10 years from now, then don't waste time dwelling on it.

Come back tomorrow, we have a new event prepared for you!

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Welcome back, dolls! Here it is, part one of Amruta & Arpan's nuptials coming all the way from Cherry Hill in New Jersey! As we saw on the great film by Jayesh Production the gala was divided into two main moments. First a gorgeous photoshoot and a traditional Indian ceremony, if you missed this incredible reel, don't forget to relive it here. Now, it is time to dive a little bit deeper into the photo session and all the details surrounding it, starting with a heartwarming first look amidst fantastic floral and gardens of the Crowne Plaza Philadelphia Cherry Hill. What a dreamy scenario. The team from Jayesh Production, of course, captured the beauty of this lovely pair and their coordinated outfits in the most splendid manner. Scenes, where these two played with heart-shaped balloons, added a dash of playfulness to the pictures. So amazing! Seriously, ladies, this Maharani and Raja are everything an Indian princess and price are all about! Don't miss this gallery, thanks to Jayesh Production!

More to come, stay tuned! 

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