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Pack your bags and grab your passport, we are back in Mexico! If you are a planning a wedding away from home, the struggle is real. From finding a caterer, to securing a venue, to the perfect floral and decor, the whole ordeal can prove itself to be a lot more stressful than sipping a drink beach side, waiting for the ceremonies to begin. Moon Palace Cancun Resort & Spa has been proven to be a one stop shot for Indian weddings. Gorgeous venues, spacious ballrooms and a catering company that specializes in surf and turf; it is no wonder that guests never want to leave here! Following the Indian wedding ceremony, guests were immersed with the flair and flora of the Mayan culture! Perched on stilts and donning the cultural costumes of the Maya, partygoers got a taste of the Latin American lifestyle at the reception held in a lavish ballroom at the Moon Palace. Maharani Chandni looked absolutely stunning in a pink and gold lengha with a gorgeous glow handcrafted by the Styling Trio. Guests were in for the ultimate in cuisine with the best dishes from around the world catered by Moon Palace. Both Zuniga Deco Design and Blue Petal Destination Weddings returned to ensure that the decorations and the transition from a wedding to reception were seamless. Head into the gallery to see the timeless work of renowned photographer Jonathan Cossu.

Make sure you head to our video vault where we are showcasing the wedding in its cinematic form shot by Dream Gate Films! See you tomorrow!

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Mexico got the proper Indian wedding treatment in this blockbuster of an event in Cancun! Imagine having your baraat party commence on soft sands, gorgeous waters with the backdrop of the Carribbean Sea. Maharani Chandni exchanged her nuptials with her Maharaja Darshan in the heart of Mexico. Boasting an all-inclusive resort, this wedding felt more like vacation than the hustle and bustle of an Indian destination wedding! The baraat ceremony brought the dhol beach side with the artists at Drums in Paradise steering wedding guests towards the Indian wedding ceremony located at the prestigious resort, Moon Palace. Chandni was a knockout for her Indian wedding nuptials in a red designer bridal lengha embroidered in indicate gold designs with a matching dual dupatta. Hair and makeup was on point as usual with the team from Styling Trio; who added another impressive bride to their portfolio of destination Indian weddings. Blue Petal Weddings ensured that all the festivities went smoothly and took the weight off the bride’s shoulders, planning a successful Indian wedding in Cancun. The mandap, which was perched with gorgeous floral and decor by Zuniga Deco Designs, was the perfect balance of lax and luxury.  At the forefront catching all the coastline magic was photographer Jonathan Cossu with all the fantastic images brimming in the gallery. 

Stay tuned for the gorgeous wedding reception back in Cancun! 

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This past spring, we fell in love with the most adorable duo, Sofia and Mike, at their Key Largo fusion wedding in Florida, captured in this incredible highlights film by Cutting Desk Productions. Once we saw the newlyweds dancing for their guests on the beach, we had passed the point of no return — we knew we needed to see more from their incredible Hindu-Jewish celebration! Well. Jannette De Llanos Photography  is here to save the day with a look at the captivating images she came away with from the unforgettable affair at the Key Largo Lighthouse Beach planned by On The Fly Girls. These outdoor ceremony moments feature Sofia and Mike's fairy tale fusion ceremony under a chuppah, slash mandap, and everything about them is divine. We'll be revisiting the Indian bride in her elegant white gown when I get back, but before we do, make sure to check out the rest of Sofia and Mike's beachfront wedding highlights in the complete gallery!

Join me later today for a look at Sofia and Mike's elegant reception!

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Welcome back, Maharanis! Our newlyweds Ananya and Prasad celebrated their fusion wedding with a reception at San Francisco's Baker Beach. Their portraits were taken by VA Photography, who captured both the tenderness and humor in this enchanting couple's relationship. Our bride's hair was styled by Dana Louie, and looked picture perfect despite the windy day. We also loved the use of props in these photos! The balloons and photo frame added a feeling of playfulness, and the Mr. and Mrs. signs were a fantastic way to show off the happy couple's excitement! Don't forget to check out the gallery for more wonderful pictures!

See you again tomorrow for another incredible South Asian wedding!

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Good morning, Maharanis! I'm always in the mood for a delightful destination celebration, and thanks to today's Pakistani bride, Sana, of SK Events, I get to share one with you! Ocean Photo Studio captured some amazing moments from her beachfront wedding ceremony at the stunning Hard Rock Riviera Maya in Mexico, and not only did the blushing bride plan her own event, she managed to look cool as a cucumber through it all! Now that's the mark of a true professional! She makes it seem so easy, right? I'll be back later today with a look at our newlyweds' outdoor reception, but in the meantime, make sure you check out the breathtaking pre-wedding portraits these two posed for in the Big Apple, plus get a glimpse into the mehndi night, all in the complete gallery!

Maharani Sana on how she met the Raja of her dreams, Adnan:

"He is friends with my brother in law and they share the same birthday weekend. They had a joint birthday party which I attended and we got along great! We became great friends and then he asked me to be his girlfriend while we were out in NYC for New Year's Eve at midnight in front of all his friends! We told our parents a few months later and he proposed in May!"

On her Raja's romantic proposal:

"We met up after work as usual and decided to go out for dinner. It seemed like an ordinary date night and he suggested we go to a local NYC rooftop. When we got there the doorman said there was a private event upstairs. My [now husband] gave him a gesture [without my knowledge] and all of a sudden, the doorman said we can go check if we want. I found it a little strange but was curious to see what the rooftop was all about. We got upstairs and they opened the door and it was empty with beautiful lights and candles and rose petals everywhere! That's when I knew he was about to propose and the happy tears started to pour out right away! It was so intimate and romantic and more than I could have ever hoped for. Best night of my life!"

On her wedding style:

"Being a wedding planner myself, I knew I had to do something different and unique. I have planned so many weddings, my husband and I didn't want to have a common wedding at a banquet hall. We decided to take our closest family and friends to Riviera Maya in Cancun to celebrate a whole weekend of love! It was the best decision we ever made because we all made such great memories for a lifetime! Since it was in Mexico, I knew I wanted to have a lot of bright colors. I tried to incorporate as many bright florals and fabrics as I could in my decor!"

On shopping for her bridal fashions:

"For the mehndi, I knew I wanted to dance. A LOT! So I opted for a chooridar flowy colorful dress which was so much fun and so comfortable! We had an American style ceremony at the Oceanfront Gazebo. I asked for all the ladies to wear flowy day dresses and the guys to wear linen suits. Adnan and I kept it simple with white [who doesn't love to wear white to a beach wedding!?] and I kept my lips super bright to match my beautiful colorful bouquet which matched his boutonniere! Coral is my favorite color and it went perfectly with the bright colors we chose for decor for the reception. I tried on a bunch of outfits, but when I went to NZK in Edison, NJ, for my dress shopping, I saw this dress and I just knew it was the one. My dad's approval assured me that it was the one!"

On her and Raja Adnan's pre-wedding photo shoot in NYC:

"It was important for us to have a pre-wedding photo shoot with the NYC skyline. He lived in Manhattan and all of our dates were all around NYC. It is where we fell in love, and where he proposed. The start of our forever love story!"

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