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Hello Maharanis! Today we bring something truly special that includes stunning views and incredible pristine waters and, of course, a true romantic story. Navdeep & Dan is the fortunate couple that decided to start their wedding journey with a beautiful Sikh union and then relax and reconnect with their loved ones in the Mexican Caribbean while celebrating their big Hindi wedding! These lovebirds traveled to Cancun's white-sand beaches, thanks to premier destination wedding concierge Shaadi Destination. They ensured to get all wedding guests out of their hometowns and make a vacation out of Navdeep and Dan's union. Home to a number of cenotes, Cancun offered the talented PTaufiq Photography the most fantastic scenario to capture some lovey-dovey moments inside these natural caves and outdoors. We are over the moon with the ceremonies and celebrations held at the majestic Grand Palladium Costa Mujeres Resort & Spa. At the same time, we love how the luxury Weddings by Palladium helped organized the tailor-made three-day wedding spree! Big shout to Zuñiga Deco·Cancún, who created the right magic atmosphere with incredible ornaments for the events inside this World-class resort. Not to mention how deeply in love we are with each henna paisley flaunted by Maharani Navdeep bridal mehndi, thanks to Loto Mehndi's talent. Ladies, hurry up and check out Navdeep & Dan's beautiful wedding and photoshoots in paradise in our gallery now!

 Make sure to come back tomorrow for more wedding inspiration!

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Happy Tuesday, ladies! We are glad you could join us today because we have an awe-inspiring styled photoshoot that will surely take your breath away. So, get ready to enjoy it! This time, we are heading off to The Carlyle to take a look at a styled photoshoot overflowing with beauty, finery, and tons of inspiring ideas. If you love fashion and always be at the forefront with the latest trends, this photoshoot, planned by Amina Events, is right for you as it is a cornucopia of elegance and graceful looks! Beauty by Ami elevated the beauty glamorizing the lovely models with a swoon-worthy makeup and hairstyle, and Anokhi Ada complemented the look with fashionable attires that we all loved so much! As you might have noticed, all vendors involved are significant players in the fashion game. And having a fantastic team like this one,  there is nothing but utter perfection to be expected, and this time was no exception. Everything was impressive beyond words! To match so much beauty and flair, Krupa Bhatia conceptualized this entire event, creating a minimalist, yet on-point scenery, featuring traditional fabrics and lovely floral arrangements. Ladies, if you can't get enough of the amazing shots captured by Ember Studio, make sure to visit this gallery. And make sure to take your pen and notebook because you'll want to take some notes to start designing your dreamy bridal look!

What a visual delight, isn't it, ladies? We have inspiring stories every day, so make sure to join us tomorrow for more!

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Good morning, Ladies! We are here to give you the daily shoot of inspiration by taking you on a visual journey through Ishan & Sunny's big wedding festivities. For this first installment, we will unveil the beauty surrounding these lovebirds' sangeet celebration. This time we will take you to the grand Antun's by Minar, the ideal venue chosen by our lovebirds to celebrate before the big day. This place was perfectly decored by the talented crew from Florista Decor, who took the beauty of this venue to a higher level, designing an Evergreen theme celebration that everyone enjoyed. Our lovely duo entered the hall dancing nonstop, wearing an elegant and traditional attire designed by Pashmina, and let me tell you that everyone loved them, especially how Ishan stole the night with her royalty presence. Oh boy! The hairstyle and makeup design that Beauty by Tamanna created for her gave her a ravishing look that left everyone speechless. Something to remark is the excellent environment that everyone felt during the Sangeet. DJ USA turned the party on with their phenomenal beats making everyone dance during the whole night. If you want to relive this magical moment, make sure to visit today's gallery presented thanks to Never There Yet Photography, who captured fabulous shots to immortalize this Sangeet! And we are sure it will take your breath away!

How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?
Sunny and I had known each other for over a decade by the time we actually met. We were friends on social media for years but never met. We would send each other messages on Facebook and subtly flirt, but it never went anywhere. The number of mutual friends between us grew yet timing was never quite there yet. After a string of many failed relationships on both our parts, the stars aligned. I Direct Messaged Sunny on Instagram after he posted a song by Zayn Malik on his story (so original right?) and he replied back instantly. We eventually made plans to grab drinks. The first moment I laid eyes on this elusive man, I felt a surge of emotions I've never experienced ever before. We both gravitated towards one another and played a game of pool (he lost!) that night. The rest of the night was spent laughing uncontrollably and jamming out to 90's R&B while stealing glances secretly. We both went home that night knowing this was special, and from that night onward we were inseparable!

Share the scoop on your Proposal Story!
The way Sunny proposed to me was nothing short of a Nicholas Sparks novel. Valentine’s Day  was approaching and Sunny had asked me to take the day off from work. I obliged with excitement and started shopping for a nice dress. The morning came and Sunny was at my doorstep by noon with a bouquet of roses. He asked me to fix his collar and looked dapper than usual. We got in his car and he pulls out a scarf and put it over my eyes as a blindfold. As the anticipation built up, I asked him several times where we are going and if the blindfold was necessary. He stayed quiet and held my hand. As we exited the car, my blindfold was still on but he led my down a busy street full of bustling cars and fast walking pedestrians. We made our way up a flight of stairs and walked further and further than I’ve ever walked it seemed. He opened the blindfold and got on his knees. We were in the middle of the Brooklyn Bridge, surrounded by ecstatic strangers and a photographer. In front of what felt like the entire world, Sunny asked me to marry him 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.
We dove right into planning. He proposed in February and we got married in October, we had about 8 months and we utilized it to the max. My overall experience with vendors were good! Wedding planning is always filled with a few hiccups but that goes without saying, ultimately we had the time of our lives on our big night.

How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
I always knew I wanted to wear the traditional red bridal outfit. Being a Bengali marrying a Punjabi, I wanted to make sure I incorporated hints on my heritage in my outfit. The Bangladeshi flag has red and green, and I decided to do an all red/gold lehenga with my green jewelry to represent my culture.

What was the most enjoyable part of the planning process, and why?
The most enjoyable part of the planning process would have to be just going to check out venues, cake/food tasting, and generally being treated like royalty. My husband loved every second of it, until it came time to pay!

What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
I would say our guests loved the love between Sunny and I. I think it was evident how in love and happy we are. We were smiling ear to ear and just dancing and laughing. A big shout out to our siblings, cousins and close friends for making us both feel so special and loved throughout it all.

Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
Our most special and favorite moment was when we made our entrance as Mr. & Mrs. at the reception. We came out to French Montana's "Unforgettable" and we were thinking of just walking out and waiving. However, when the time came - we just came through those doors dancing nonstop with our dhol guy. We totally didn't stick to the plan but it work out even better!

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 was an "Evergreen" theme, both Sunny and I wore green and our decor was festive and colorful. This was one of our favorite night and we both performed a medley of songs for one another while our family members and friends put on an entire show.

The Reception was themed after a Gatsby style black tie affair. I was dressed in gold from head to do and Sunny was in a dapper white/black tuxedo. We wanted that night to be all about dancing/drinks/food and celebrating love!

Do you have any words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be?
My words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be would be: Keep your vision clear, and stay headstrong. There will be moments you feel overwhelmed and surrounded by family members and their expectations. Make sure you and your partner are ONE and on the same team at all times. Also, take one day out of the week to not discuss anything wedding related, and go on date night and reconnect with one another!

Stay tune for the marvelous outcome of this love story!

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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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Hello there, ladies! We are now presenting Amruta & Arpan's wedding ceremony, an elegant and luxurious event held inside the halls of the Crowne Plaza Philadelphia Cherry Hill. The venue was at its very best to harbor this heartfelt nuptials thanks to the magic touch of Nirali Decor, who demonstrated their planning and design skills and delivered fully once again. We are impressed by the lovely Amruta's bridal fashion, she opted for a floral lehenga and sophisticated a jewelry set that included a double long necklace set to die for! While Raja Arpan looked absolutely neat wearing a dreamy cream embroidered ceremony outfit and pink turban. So elegant! When the ceremony was over, a luxurious reception enlivened by Amplifire Entertainment and catered by the wonderful Chowpatty Catering. Just the perfect ending for this love story. One more time, there is so much coming to us thanks to Jayesh Production, who caught the very best moments of our lovebirds through all their wedding day, so make sure not to miss any part of this traditional union in our gallery!

More glam and charm from our brides coming up!

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